proto flying bot

 Jan 1

right now im waiting for some parts, Arduino Duemilanove, Protoshield, L293D x2, atmega328, and some other stuff

im still trying to find some dc motors and props with a side of 2 servos still need to stop by the local hobby shop

and i havent decided on the sensors

as soon as parts come in ill  have some pictures on the progress theres not much to do till then

 Jan 2

i found this 

im going to dremmal some plastic and try and add a duct to it to see what will happen(thanks Saotome)

today i purchased a few more parts that may be needed down the road...

as the story goes, I was on my way to Hobby-town USA....a hobby shop that has lots of rc parts (i needed a new servo for my RC copter and a new transmitter antenna)......when i got there the store was for lease and not a part in site....so i decided to go find a radio shack  after a bit i found one ..... as i am browsing through bins of parts i happend to find so interesting parts.

1 ping)) ultrasonic distance sensor  $32.99

1 memsis dual-axis accelrometer    $32.99

both from parallax

 and best clearance find ever  for $5.97 i picked up a vex power pack...which included 2 batteries NiCD 7.2v 2000mA + 9.6v 100mA with harnesses and a duel charger 

this will come in handy all i need to do is pick up some power connectors 

I  also purchased 2 sets of IR emetters and detectors (2 of each) and 2 DC motors for a later project and npn + pnp transistor grab bag

 now im just waiting for my Arduino which hopefully be in, in the next few days

as for the fan i started it up and it has some good airflow but oddbot was right not enough power to lift itself but if i added another fan it would make a  good hovercraft base but that is for another project

 on hold for now