Near completed vehicle

The vehicle is almost complete, only a few things left to do such as paint the rims, attach the front bumper and attach the camera arm.

HDPE Plastic (High density polyethylene)

Typical uses for HDPE plastic that you would find in everyday life are: Milk bottles, Food jars, Cereal box liners, detergent and other cleaning product bottles, water cooler jugs.

For the shell of our bike we will be using HDPE Plastics. We have chosen this plastic in a black colour as it is not too expensive, its easy to mould using heat and it is recyclable (number 2). Also it has an appropriate amount of strength which will benefit our car shell greatly.

HDPE repels insects, water, rotting and won't react to most chemicals which makes it a very reliable material to use compared to flexi plywood or other timber products. It is also lightweight which is great in ensuring the mobility and speed of our bike which woods and metal would hinder.

Recycling HDPE is easy and great for the environment as it does not release any toxins or chemicals and no harmful emissions into our atmosphere.
To recycle you need to clean, shred and ground it. This raw material is then mixed with UV stabilisers and pigments and can then be extruded into standard shapes.

material exploration of flex ply and abs plastics. References to existing models

testing the bike with the new motors

test driving

Trying to solve the problem of why it won't turn right, without Leonard sitting on it will turn right

So we tried it with Justin who is lighter than Leonard, and still the same problem

Here we tried bringing the battery weight to the front. Still no solution. It was decided that whilst rewiring the motors a wire has gone wrong.

seat design

What is a Steadicam? - BBC Springwatch Extra

1300 AU dollar if lucky.

Or

DIY one..

Steadicams research - Note only,don't delete

Steadicams

http://cinetropolis.net/the-steadicam-and-the-shining-vintage-american-cinematographer-article-2/

http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/steadicam1.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NDsEFy5Iww

http://sites.duke.edu/nab2012/category/schoolsdepartments/onc/

http://produto.mercadolivre.com.br/MLB-544587824-suporte-adaptador-ipad-tablet-para-steadicam-frete-gratis-_JM

http://itechbahrain.blogspot.co.nz/2011/06/spring-loaded-arm-gives-superpower.html

http://www.bristolcameras.co.uk/p-steadicam-merlin-arm-vest.htm

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Sevenoak-SK-W02-Steady-Camera-video-Stabilizer-for-Compact-DSLR-Camera-Video-iPhone-Camcorders-Steadicam/118816_835706610.html

Anglepoise lamp - Balanced-arm lamp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balanced-arm_lamp


Camera dolly

http://legopeople.wonderhowto.com/inspiration/lego-mini-camera-dolly-robot-0116343/
http://veloweb.ca/2011/11/21/about-veloweb-photography/
http://www.rossvideo.com/robotic-camera-systems/furio/products/furio-rc/remote-controlled-dolly.html

http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2288680960/nm0003474

vibration Isolation material

Primacoustic TriPad Tripod Mic Stand Isolator  

Vibration Isolation Pad

Explore new way to film

Use pad and smart phone
We found that mobile filming resource became popular at this age, and have great potential in the further outdoor filming industry.

The benefit for pad and smart phone film is: They combine camera film, editor, filter system and explore file, upload to internet together. compare to last five years.

The quality at this stage are as good as production grade, with the help of some great app:

 

we are happy to see will reach professional grade - large moving product. Many documentary filmer already start using pad as their new "joinery eye".

screen shot of the iPad filming

Oscar winning editor Mark Sanger

With awesome gears to attached with pad to help filming well, they upgrade the sound quality during the record, and the refine handle to extend the shotting angle, as well as for long time filming.

Fostex International

i o grapher 

Inorder to encourage people film more outdoor with pad and phone, some festivals around mobile filming had found:)

Explore new way to film

Lighter camera

http://youtu.be/_RUNn6t7Fv8

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Discussion with Brendon about which way is forward and why there is no steering wheel. 2 wheels at the front and steering with your foot

Leonard attaches the chain

The second cog an chain which turns the back wheel directly when the main cogs and chain turn.

Wheel connection

Cogs to turn the main chain