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Unofficial Propeller Expo West (UPEW 2009) Thank you Parallax!

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  • Timothy D. SwieterTimothy D. Swieter Posts: 1,613
    edited 2009-04-13 23:27
    SSteve - thanks for the tip!

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  • Nick McClickNick McClick Posts: 1,003
    edited 2009-04-14 00:26
    NorCal works, too (At least as a bumper sticker on your raised pickup). I think cali is a gangster rap thing - Timothy's roots might be showing through smile.gif

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  • SSteveSSteve Posts: 808
    edited 2009-04-14 00:27
    Yeah, he looks completely gangsta rap.

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  • Timothy D. SwieterTimothy D. Swieter Posts: 1,613
    edited 2009-04-14 02:36
    Actually it probably stems from theme park and Hollywood stuff. Or maybe I was just being too quick and lazy when typing.

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  • BamseBamse Posts: 561
    edited 2009-04-14 03:27
    Just booked my trip...

    I'll be driving up from Los Angeles June 26 and return to LA June 29.
    If you need a ride, send me a PM and I'll see what I can do.

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  • Ole Man EarlOle Man Earl Posts: 262
    edited 2009-04-20 17:38
    Anyone interested in sharing a room. I have a suite 1 mile from expo and I will be willing to share expenses. I will be flying into Sacramento on the 25th.

    Earl in NM
    earl@uphi.net
  • rokickirokicki Posts: 1,000
    edited 2009-04-20 17:41
    I'll almost certainly be there; I'll drive in from Palo Alto, though, so I won't make travel arrangements until the week before.

    There's no particular reason I need to register early, is there?
  • Brian CarpenterBrian Carpenter Posts: 728
    edited 2009-04-21 02:40
    Hotel is booked. is there any others that are flying into Sacramento that may want to share a car? I can plan my flight around that.

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  • Brian CarpenterBrian Carpenter Posts: 728
    edited 2009-04-21 02:42
    we will see how it goes but i should be bringing an MAV (micro air vehicle) that is powered by the AttoPilot propeller based autopilot that was demoed a month or so ago at Parallax. We'll see if we cant do some aerial recon of something [noparse]:)[/noparse]

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  • Ole Man EarlOle Man Earl Posts: 262
    edited 2009-04-21 03:22
    Brian, I'll share in the car. What about a room ?
    Earl
  • Brian CarpenterBrian Carpenter Posts: 728
    edited 2009-04-21 03:35
    i just booked a studio i suppose i could change it to a room with 2 beds.

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  • mctriviamctrivia Posts: 3,772
    edited 2009-04-21 03:49
    If i come can I bring a tent?

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  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,401
    edited 2009-04-21 05:18
    Hey there,

    If somebody needs to camp on the Parallax property (er, I mean "campus") so be it. You will be gone by the time the City of Rocklin shows up Monday morning to regulate your camping experience California-style, and the event organizer (OBC) will be on an airplane back to Ohio anyway. We have a shower, too. Just make arrangements with me ahead of time.

    I don't want to get into airport-Rocklin transportation too much, but if that's a real need for somebody let me know offline. We have a minivan and·a helpful team that can·retrieve you from SMF airport for free.

    This is a great experience and I can attest to the value of knowing the various presentors and attendees.

    Ken Gracey
    Parallax, Inc.
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2009-04-21 13:21
    {picturing "burning man" style tent city outside of the Parallax} <SMIRK>

    Thanks Ken! [noparse]:)[/noparse] OBC gets all the "official" blame. [noparse]:)[/noparse] [noparse]:)[/noparse] [noparse]:)[/noparse]

    Yes, It is helpful to me if you pre-register ahead as much as
    you can, as there are items which require pre-planning and are
    adjusted based on the number of attendees.

    Thanks guys!

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  • mctriviamctrivia Posts: 3,772
    edited 2009-04-21 13:48
    I think we should make a prop camp at burning man 2010 can't make it this year.

    tent cities are fun. I will come if I can find air fair

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  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2009-04-21 13:51
    I'd love to go to Burning Man! I probably won't have the chance until
    the kids grow up. (Hard to haul three kids cross country
    these days.)

    OBC

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  • SSteveSSteve Posts: 808
    edited 2009-04-21 16:29
    Propeller Man
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  • mctriviamctrivia Posts: 3,772
    edited 2009-04-21 17:17
    that is great

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  • average joeaverage joe Posts: 795
    edited 2009-04-21 18:00
    I would love to come to this event. I will be talking to my manager tonight!
  • Jimmy W.Jimmy W. Posts: 112
    edited 2009-04-21 19:28
    Oldbitcollector said...
    {picturing "burning man" style tent city outside of the Parallax} <SMIRK>

    Thanks Ken! [noparse]:)[/noparse] OBC gets all the "official" blame. [noparse]:)[/noparse] [noparse]:)[/noparse] [noparse]:)[/noparse]
    Ken Gracey said...

    We have a minivan and a helpful team that can retrieve you from SMF airport for free.

    You know, its this kind of attitude that makes me so glad to be a part of this community.

    Ken, I have been unsuccessful in contacting someone @ rocklin to see exactly what kind of bad mojo I can get myself into if I start flying things around either @ low altitude around town taking pictures or zipping around near the "hobby aviator ceiling". Dont want to bring any heat onto parallax if someone bothers following it back to the source!

    Jimmy
  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,401
    edited 2009-04-21 21:14
    Jimmy,

    Next to our building is a huge vacant field - perfect for UAVs, R/C, and most anything you want to fly. Just recently we had a demo from Attopilot.com - wow! There are no homes within a 1/2 mile radius so it's an acceptable place for experimentation, especially on a weekend with some kind of emergency cutoff system. I don't think you need anybody's approval if you stay below a certain elevation (say, 1000 feet for example). We fly here all the time, and Attopilot will be demonstrated during the UPEW too.

    Ken Gracey
  • jazzedjazzed Posts: 11,803
    edited 2009-04-21 21:38
    Hey Ken. Is Rocklin good for star-gazing with a telescope? Maybe too close to big city lights?

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  • Ole Man EarlOle Man Earl Posts: 262
    edited 2009-04-22 00:09
    Should I bring my 12ga emergency cutoff system ??
  • mctriviamctrivia Posts: 3,772
    edited 2009-04-22 04:28
    what air lines fly to rocklin air port and Canada? I can't find it on the only 2 air lines I know.

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  • SSteveSSteve Posts: 808
    edited 2009-04-22 04:39
    You'll want to fly into Sacramento. It's called an "International" airport, but that's a bit of a joke. Sacramento may be the capital of California, but it has a podunk airport. You may have trouble finding a direct flight.

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  • mctriviamctrivia Posts: 3,772
    edited 2009-04-22 04:54
    West Jet flys to San Francisco but there are no flights scheduled.

    Air Canada flys to Sacramento but the flights are $433 each way. Does not look like I can come this year.

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  • SRLMSRLM Posts: 5,045
    edited 2009-04-22 05:22
    If you're willing to be out of touch for a little while, the train is a good way to travel. I've gone from southern california to northern washington by train (and back!), and it's pretty fun too. Plenty of time to read up on programming, and only $100 for the trip. You could always bring work with you if need be. It's how I plan to go to UPEW.
  • mctriviamctrivia Posts: 3,772
    edited 2009-04-22 05:25
    well I am assuming I will not be able to get much time off from my day job. How long is the train? Guessing I could not leave Friday. Problem is I a moving to Manitoba or I would just drive. only 24 hours or so from Calgary.

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  • SRLMSRLM Posts: 5,045
    edited 2009-04-22 05:51
    I take it back. Train travel might not be cheap: Amtrak travel is cheap. I looked up your VIA rail Canada fares from Winnipeg to Vancouver, and it was almost $900 Canadian! Compare that to amtrak: Seattle, WA (west coast north america) to Washington DC (east coast) is about $200. Anyway, I found a trip from Grand Forks, ND (about 2.5 hours away from Winnipeg, which is where I assume you're moving to). To Sacramento (near Parallax) it's about $450 round trip if you fiddle with the travel days. Although, honestly, you're pretty far away...
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2009-04-28 14:28
    For those who can and cannot attend the event...

    www.parallax.com/tabid/742/Default.aspx

    A huge Webinar will be hosted with Jeff & Chip which includes as many
    expo members as we can fit into their classroom. [noparse]:)[/noparse]

    OBC

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