Announcing the Winners of the FPV Contest

These projects pushed first person remote control tech to the limits. [3602421454791242043.png] Wednesday, January 18, 2023 [All Aboard the FPV Express »]( Exploring the Limits of FPV With the 2022 FPV Contest, we challenged hackers to think outside the box. As there's no shortage of first person view equipment (cameras, transmitters, headsets, etc) on the market, it was never a question of figuring out how to stream video remotely -- it was all about what you do with that capability. [2022 Hackaday FPV Contest]( Of course we saw a couple quadcopters in the entries, which was pretty much a given. Quads are arguably what has put FPV on the map, so it's only natural. But even then, the ones entered into the contest all had something unique going for them, from stealth propellers that reduce flight noise to novel avionics systems. But we also saw some fresh takes, like a remotely operated underwater vehicle, and various tank-like rovers designed for exploring out-of-reach areas. As always, the imagination of this community provided some truly unique creations, such as an FPV train that gives you a locomotive's view of the rails. We even saw a system that let you literally see through the eyes of another person, opening up a whole new world of possible experiences. You'll find some of the winning projects of the 2022 FPV Contest below, and can [read the full write-up on Hackaday](. Stay tuned for word on the next contest, our first for 2023, in the very near future. Highlights from the IO POPULAR BITS [project thumbnail]( [This Pint-Sized Explorer Packs a Punch]( Noting that most rovers leave something to be desired in the speed department, Tobias designed this all-terrain chassis for speed. Power is provided by a pair of 25 mm diameter 2083 RPM brushed gearmotors, which are paired with a clever 3D printed tread. [project thumbnail]( [An FPV ROV for Citizen Scientists]( Underwater vehicles aren't generally budget-friendly, but this homebrew remotely operated vehicle (ROV) looks to change that by using off-the-shelf hardware and 3D printed components. While the design still hasn't dipped below the waves, we've got high hopes. [project thumbnail]( [Going First Person on a Budget]( Thanks to the growing popularity of the hobby, there's plenty of affordable FPV gear out there. But that doesn't mean it still couldn't be even cheaper. This project documents different approaches to putting yourself in the pilot seat without breaking the bank. Hack Chat LIVE CHAT WITH LEADING EXPERTS EVERY WEDNESDAY [Today: Machining with Electricity]( Daniel Herrington will host [this week's Hack Chat](. Machining isn't just about making chips with sharp spinny things anymore. These days, you're likely to see electricity used to erode metal in a controlled fashion, whether it's electric discharge machining (EDM) or electrochemical machining (ECM). Both methods are related but very different, and potentially within the reach of the hobby machine shop. Daniel Herrington, CEO and founder of Voxel Innovations, will stop by the Chat today to help us sort out the details and put the spark back into machining. [Next Week: Vintage Electronics]( Keri Szafir will host [next week's Hack Chat](. It's hard to explain it, but the smell inside of old electronics is unmistakable. Maybe it's the wax capacitors, the resistors that have been baking for decades, or just the smell of hot metal and glass. But whatever it is, once you smell it, you never forget it, and for some of us that first whiff starts a lifelong passion for vintage gear. Keri Szafir, aka "The Vacuum Tube Witch", knows very well what it's like to get bitten by the vintage electronics bug, and she'll check into the Hack Chat to talk all things vintage. Featured Projects POPULAR BITS [An ESP32 Provides the Brains for This DIY Drone]( [This Highly Manueverable Bot Goes Wherever You Want]( [This High-Tech Tactical Flyer is Ready for Anything]( [Who Says You Can't Teach a Robot Dog New Tricks?]( Live Events MEETUPS, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS [Trenton Computer Festival - Mar. 18]( The longest running computer festival in the world will return for its 47th year in 2023. We don't have a schedule this far out, but expect a full-day of talks and workshops, with a streaming component for those who can't make the trip to The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) in person. [Los Angeles Maker Faire - Apr. 1]( The downtown LA Mini Maker Faire returns for its third year, this time at the Los Angeles State Historic Park. Mark your calendars and fire up your soldering irons now. Don't you want to have something to show off? [VCF East - Apr. 14 - 16]( The Vintage Computer Festival East will be a hybrid event, with talks streamed worldwide from the InfoAge Science and History Museum in Wall, New Jersey. An absolute must-see event for anyone with a love of vintage hardware. [OSHW Summit 2023 - Apr. 28 - 29]( This year's Open Source Hardware Summit will be held in New York, both remotely and in person. More details to come. [twitter]( [facebook]( [instagram]( [Terms of Use]( [Privacy Policy]( [Hackaday.io]( [Hackaday.com]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( Hackaday · 61 South Fair Oaks Avenue · Suite 200 · Pasadena, CA 91105 · USA