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iPad Controlled Video Blimp

iPad Controlled Video Blimp

Posted May 17, 2010 at 3:11pm by
BreakfastNewYork created a blimp that is controlled by an iPad's accelerometer and outfitted it with a video camera.

We created a modified BlimpDuino controlled by an iPad's accelerometer for guests to have a play with. Added bonuses: you get a cockpit view on the iPad, so you can see whatever the blimp sees, and it just so happens that anyone that looks up at the blimp has their face turned into one of the exhibited Munny character's faces.


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