Showing posts with label drone. Show all posts
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Sunday, July 10, 2022

cycling biking to coney island beach with my mountain bike mtb GoPro hero 10 black


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I love the GoPro Hero 10 Black. I've always wanted to buy a GoPro so that I can record while on the go. I've tried it out when cycling on my Java Veloce road bike. But, I didn't use the chest mount as it is kinda cumbersome.

Before I had the GoPro, cycling to Coney Island, I thought to myself if only I had an action camera. Now, that I finally have it, using it to record my ride on the little island. Which is excellent for mountain biking. Though, it's not a mountain. It's fun for off-road riding.



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You can watch my coney island cycling biking video here. It was my first time using the chest mount and I make the mistake of not testing it out first. So, the first few mins are videos of the road, my legs, and the handlebar. I keep it as it's a different point of view.

After I reach the beach, which is another reason why you want to go cycling on coney island. I reposition the camera again. Oh yeah, I took some pictures with the GoPro and it's actually not that bad. It's great if you want everything to be on the GoPro MicroSD card.



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Having all your videos and pictures in one card makes it easy and faster to transfer to your mobile or PC. I'm the lazy type so, I like everything to be in one easy-access place. Though, I did take videos and pictures on my iPhone 13. Especially, when you want to upload the #shorts video.

I brought my Nikon P950 camera along too but decided not to use it. Makes me wonder if I need it anymore since, my mobile phones and GoPro seems already good enough. But, then I thought, I still like using the P950 mostly because of the zoom capabilities.



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The problem for me is that I'll be needing a bigger backpack to bring all these stuff and their accessories. Of course, when you go cycling, you want to go light. But, I'm making videos for my youtube channel and other social media platform. So, I need to bring them along.

Yes, I already have bike bags if you're wondering. But, I prefer a backpack so that they'll always be with me and I don't have to worry about them being stolen if I leave them on my bicycle bags. I also don't want to put bike bags on my road bike. 



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One day, I might want to get a drone that has the 'follow me' feature. I cycle alone and although there are ways to record yourself riding, having a drone that follows and record you in action will be practical and way cool. I'll need to save up though as they're pretty expensive.

I've played with drone and there are skill sets to master. Also, there are some place where drone are ban. You'll have to be mindful of that when using drone. Technology is good when it's for good reason but when people starts to abuse it's usage, we all suffer.


The pic is my foldable mountain bike. Some don't like it and saying thing such as it's crap. Just because, it's cheap doesn't mean it's not good. I cycle to work with this bike and also when going cycling. The bike is serving me well on my adventure.

Yesterday, I saw a cycler with his big tires type mountain bike. I was wondering why he's pushing his bike when I saw the front flat. His bike looks rather new. Just shows, big tires can easily get punctured too. Another reason why I got the foldable. So, that I can chuck it inside a cab when needs to.

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Saturday, May 29, 2021

Nintendo Switch lite - How similar is SmileBASIC4 to Python?


Nintendo Switch Lite - Blue

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I like dabbling with Python since the day, I bought myself a Raspberry pi 3. I was interested in building my own smart car robot and they use python to control it. The good thing is that there are many tutorials online that you can easily follow.

Frankly, I had always wanted to learn to code but didn't get the chance to. When I first heard of the Raspberry pi, I didn't really think much about it. But when I saw that you can create your own smart robot, I decided to get one. That's how I discovered Python and found out how easy it is to learn.



Nintendo Switch Lite - Blue

One of the problems for me is that I don't have the discipline to keep learning. It's not as if I have to take a test for it. But, I like to try out new things and see if I can make them work. It's that eureka feeling that got me excited.

My favorite portable gaming console is the Nintendo Switch lite. When I discovered that I can learn to code and create my own games with SmileBASIC4 and FUZE4, I was really excited and bought both of them. I got more excited when I discovered that smilebasic and python are so much alike.



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If you have the Nintendo Switch, you can link to your TV for a bigger screen. It'll be much better for a full coding setup. You can't do that with the Switch lite. So, most of the time, I just try out code on my bed before going to sleep. But, I can still use a mouse and keyboard if I want to.

You can actually game with a mouse and keyboard on the Nintendo Switch but you need a console adapter. With that adapter, you can connect a mouse and keyboard and play like on a computer. This is the same kind of adapter that's also compatible with your Xbox and PS4.



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I wonder if someone in Nintendo had actually read my blog. Because I have talked about using my Nintendo Switch to control my raspberry pi 3 smart car before. And, now, they've come out with this? I'm also hoping that there will be a Mario Drone or something like that. You hear it here first!

Now, that will be really cool. Playing Mario or Luigi or Princess drone racing. Would be fun to be able to take videos while you're flying. Of course, you need a good camera, which the Switch doesn't have. I don't know why there is a camera on the 3DS but no camera on the switch?



Coding Games in Python (Computer Coding for Kids)

I actually didn't know or did I? That smilebasic for the 3DS was already available back then. I was wondering if the software is available so that I can use it on my phone with an emulator. Lo and behold! Now, I can use smilebasic 3ds on my phone. Check out my video demo here.

What I like about python is that you can use it practically anywhere. I have a version of it on my phone so that, I can try code whenever I've got an idea. Or if I've learned something new and want to try it out. That's what so great about the smartphone today. It's a powerful mini-computer inside your pocket!



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That's why, if I have the money and it's becoming cheaper, I want to get the Samsung Z Fold 2 or future Z Fold 3? I want to open it up halfway and use it as a laptop. Open it up fully and you can use it as a tablet. This is pretty much the future of mobile phone laptops.

What more do you need when you can practically do everything with a mobile phone? You can play games, check emails, social media, take pictures or videos, edit them and upload them on youtube to share with the world or just with your colleagues.

I want Samsung or Microsoft to expand on this idea and create the perfect blend of mobile phone laptops. They need to improve and think of new innovations for a mobile phone that can be close and use as a phone or open up and use as a laptop or tablet.

Once they have that, it'll be way cool to use Visual Studio, the Android version.

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Friday, April 16, 2021

DJI - Introducing DJI Air 2S


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A drone is cool. What's cooler? To get the latest DJI AIR 2S!

Drone technology has grown so far that it's even used in the latest Mars mission. It's not just for people using it to take videos of their outdoor adventures but for deliveries of shoppings and medicines. Heck, drone taxis are coming too. No more being stuck in street jams!

I'm pretty sure soon, there'll be a military drone with lasers or machine guns attached to it. But, they're not just coming to the skies, there's gonna be robot war dogs too. They'll hunt down enemies, attacked military camps, or even used suicide bombs. No, this is not the movie anymore. These technologies are here, now!



DJI Air 2S Fly More Combo - Drone with 3-Axis Gimbal Camera, 5.4K Video, 1-Inch CMOS Sensor, 4 Directions of Obstacle Sensing, 31-Min Flight Time, Max 7.5-Mile Video Transmission, MasterShots, Gray

  • 1-INCH IMAGE SENSOR - Equipped with a 1-inch image sensor and large 2.4μm pixels, DJI Air 2S is capable of 5.4K/30fps and 4K/60fps video.
  • MASTERSHOTS - The next evolution of QuickShots, MasterShots is an advanced intelligent feature that gives users the best shots in any location with just a tap.
  • THE CENTER OF ATTENTION - FocusTrack features Spotlight 2.0, ActiveTrack 4.0, and Point of Interest 3.0, making it a breeze for DJI Air 2S to follow or circle your subject.
  • ONE BILLION COLORS - The 10-bit Dlog-M color profile can record up to one billion colors while retaining all the little details that make footage pop.
  • 7.5 MILES MAX VIDEO TRANSMISSION - DJI Air 2S features DJI's most advanced O3 (OcuSync 3.0) image transmission technology, giving you an ultra-smooth, clear, and reliable image feed every time you fly.
  • ENVIRONMENT SENSING - DJI Air 2S has the ability to perceive its environment in four directions: up, down, forward, and backward, allowing it to actively avoid obstacles, even in complex scenarios and at high speeds.

Don't mind me. I used to be in the military. The army is always thinking about how to kill other humans as easily and fast as possible. Besides, it'll be way cooler. Robots are more efficient and you don't have to sacrifice your own guy's life unnecessarily.

Anyway, back to civilians usage. Looks like the latest DJI AIR 2S is pretty popular right now. I would love a camo version though. I can see professional videographers using it for their projects. Youtuber and bloggers like me would love this.

Get it via the links below!

DJI Air 2S Fly More Combo - Drone with 3-Axis Gimbal Camera, 5.4K Video, 1-Inch CMOS Sensor, 4 Directions of Obstacle Sensing, 31-Min Flight Time, Max 7.5-Mile Video Transmission, MasterShots, Gray

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P.S. DJI Air 2S Fly More Combo - Drone with 3-Axis Gimbal Camera, 5.4K Video, 1-Inch CMOS Sensor, 4 Directions of Obstacle Sensing, 31-Min Flight Time, Max 7.5-Mile Video Transmission, MasterShots, Gray




Thursday, April 08, 2021

USING WEBCAM TO RECORD VIDEOS AND TAKE PICTURES ON POWKIDDY X18!


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Well, I finally got the USB Webcam to work on my Powkiddy X18. It's not without a problem though. It doesn't easily connect and I discovered that I need to open and close the app or go to the setting to change the permission. Either way, as long as it works.

I also found out later that the USB Webcam, an Android app that I like couldn't record with sound. After fed up with messing around with the settings, I tried other apps from the Google Play Store and found one that can. And, it's even free without any pesky ads.



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I thought that it might be because of the OTG cable at first, not being good enough. But, when I tried again, it works. I still have to open and close the app though. Kinda a hassle. But, like I said, as long as it finally works. Lol. You have to keep trying if it doesn't work the first time around.

My USB webcam is a pretty cheap one. Cost me only around $10 bucks after redeeming the voucher. If you intend to get a good picture or video, you might want to invest in the expensive and smaller one. I'm only interested in using it for video calls on my PC and testing on the Powkiddy X18.



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I really like the Powkiddy X18. I didn't really look at it at first because I thought it's just another Android and Retro gaming console. It's when I realized that I can install Termux or Ubuntu (via the Andronix app) on it that I become interested. 

The clamshell form factor makes it looks like a mini laptop. Actually, it's almost the same exact copy of the New Nintendo 3DS XL. But, it doesn't have a camera, a second screen, and a stylus. The X18, Android OS flexibility is what I've always wanted on my old NN3DS XL. 



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I'm wondering if I can use a Bluetooth or wifi security camera to connect to my X18. That will be cool. I'm also thinking of linking it to my raspberry pi 3 car and using the controller to control it. Having the remap button app will be nifty to use.

I haven't played with my raspberry pi for a while now. It might be handy now to try and work with the Powkiddy X18. One thing, I haven't tried out is creating my own drone. Not having the parts is making it difficult for me to try it. But, would have been interesting to be able to control it with the X18.



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The Powkiddy X18 and the GPD XD Plus is using Android O.S. hopefully, they'll build something as close as the current high-end mobile phone. With all the bells and whistles. The difference with the mobile phone is of course the integrated controller.

At the end of the day, you can always go back to playing Android or retro games on it. Having an integrated controller means you don't have to carry extra stuff around. One thing for sure, as much as I like being able to link an external controller or triggers, having something like the X18 is much better.

I find myself being lazy to add those accessories to play games on my mobile phone. That's why the X18 with its integrated controller is much better and less of a hassle. Now, I'm hoping for an upgraded version with a camera so I can easily do video calls, take some pictures or videos. All on my cheap X18!

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Sunday, September 13, 2020

Mario Kart Live Home Circuit - Mario Luigi Set


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Nintendo finally created something that I know what the Nintendo Switch can be used for. Controlling a robot or a car. Would have been better instead of just a racing car, make kids and adults alike to learn coding to control the smart car or the smart robot. Just like what you can do with a raspberry pi or an Arduino.

I'm surprised, no maker has tried to make an adapter to be used with the Nintendo Switch. I mean, there is already a Bluetooth adapter for the switch. Which, you can use to connect to a headphone, a controller, and even a keyboard and mouse. I'm pretty sure they can come out with something so that people can use their Switch to control other devices.



Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit -Mario Set - Nintendo Switch Mario Set Edition

  • Control a real-life Mario Kart with Nintendo Switch and watch it come to life in the game!
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You can already learn coding with software like SmileBASIC 4 and FUZE 4 which is already available on the Nintendo Switch. They might not be Python but, pretty close. Port it to the Switch and the Switch will be a great learning device. And not just for gaming. If you guys been reading my blog, you'll know about how I wanted this.

I like the idea of using the Nintendo Switch as a learning device. Not just for entertainment and gaming. With the ability to connect your mouse and keyboard, you can also use it as a computer. You can already dock your Nintendo Switch to a monitor. So, why not having educational apps for it? Where children can learn math or science or whatever.



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One of the good things I see for the Mario Kart Live is that even the Nintendo Switch lite owner can play this. Switch lite owner can't play with Labo, because they can't take off the controller. So, at least this is something both the device owners can enjoy. I actually thought that a Mario drone might also be feasible in the future. Wouldn't that be cool?

For me, that is what's so great about the Nintendo Switch. It's a gaming console that you can dock and also play in a handheld mode. The PS5 and Xbox series X might have the latest and the greatest CPU and GPU but the Nintendo Switch is more than just a gaming console. For those that don't like to stay indoors or having to move a lot, for work or for play, the Nintendo Switch is Godsend.



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If you have STEM coding learning toys like the above for the Nintendo Switch that will be really cool. This is basically what I'm talking about. A great learning tool to be paired with the Nintendo Switch. Especially, since the Nintendo Switch already comes with a controller. You can already create your own game with SmileBASIC 4 and the control codes are easily available.

Another thing is that Mario Kart Live also comes with a camera on the car that you can view on your Nintendo Switch screen. It's practically great for a drone too. The irony is that the switch doesn't have a camera like the Nintendo 3DS but, you can use the camera on adapter device and take pictures or videos. Let me see, how bout using that as a security camera too?


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I'm wondering if Nintendo is actually using the Arduino or Raspberry pi inside the Mario Kart Live car. There are so many possibilities with it. Just like what you can do with a raspberry pi or Arduino. Makers should definitely take advantage of this capability. Although, I'm not sure about the type of coding software allowed for the Nintendo Switch.

Anyway, things are getting pretty interesting with the Nintendo Switch. I hope, the more educational program will be available for it and also let's see Mario Drone next with the ability to take pictures and videos!

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