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      Creator hal meeks on April 12, 2012

      I imagine you are looking at the Gigapan for inspiration for the virtual tour stuff. It frees you to use the iPhone's conventional camera to capture very high resolution images with minimal optic distortion. I've used the GigaPan but think a touchscreen interface via an iOS app will make this a superior solution. The bluetooth module could open the the device to high quality, lightweight cameras such as the Sony Nex or Olympus PEN series fitted with a light prime lens. Any of these solutions will surpass the GoPro - at least for still image capture.

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      Creator Robert Barr on April 5, 2012

      I am confused. The original FAQ said: "We're planning a separate GoPro adapter. It won't be available for launch, but it will allow the Galileo to be programmed and controlled via Bluetooth, with a GoPro installed."

      To mean that meant I could use the original version with an adapter to work with my GoPro.

      This update says: "We are working on version of Galileo that will be compatible with a variety of cameras including the GoPro. "

      To me that means the original will not work and there will be a future version of your product that is going to work with other products.

      I bought into this version because I wanted to use it mostly with my GoPro. I was willing to wait for the adapter. Am I going to have to buy a completely new unit in order to do this? Are you releasing an adapter so our original versions will work?

      I am not sure I want the first version if I have to buy a future one once you figure out the GoPro stuff.

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      Creator Jay Bryon on April 5, 2012

      A few things, mostly covered by others already:

      -Sound conduction is mostly through solids, so a gel based layer in the holder and a semi-floating connector could help (i.e. sorbocoil gel and a slightly sliding connector). Also "solving it at the source" helical gears are quieter, or possibly herringbone gears. Prototyping those has gotten much easier these days. External mic inputs are also a big win for most filmakers, although that does potentially mean "carrying more crap", which is kind of a shame with such an elegant start.

      -GoPro use, I'm another +1 for that. there are a few immediately obvious applications to me, time lapse panning and FPV type applications (although due to size, this may be more long pole, balloons and kites than RC aircraft). I presume that inverted use is possible?
      Another use that you've intimated about is the 360deg virtual tours of indoor environments. The wide angle on the gopro is particularly well suited for inside use, although distorted, it gets far more perspective than narrower fields in indoor spaces.

      I imagine folks will be using the wifi bacpac to enable similar remote video functions as the iPhone option. No idea if you can integrate with gopro for pan control, but it'd be worth trying for.

      I'm really excited about this project, looking forward to trying it with my nieces, they're gonna freak out completely!

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      Creator Joe Cibere on April 5, 2012

      No brainer backing your project... I pledged $85 to get a Galileo but was wondering if I can wait until the GoPro version comes out because this application is the one I'm most interested in. Noticed it in your promo video. Thanks... Elegance lives!

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      Creator Thomas Powell on April 5, 2012

      What a stunning design, I'm sure this will make it into MOMA one day. Makes me wish I had bought the White 4S. A nice presentation video to boot! I love Kickstarter! You've got my pledge for $160 cuz I'm sure someone's going to see mine and want one for themselves, so I'll get two. What a great idea! Awesome!

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      Creator Christian del Rosario on April 5, 2012

      I like the idea of a slimline case that will be compatible with the Galileo.

      Regarding a GoPro compatible version, I hope you may also consider a form of adapter to retrofit to an "older" Galileo so those of us who early adopt don;t need to buy another unit just for this support.

      Didn;t see it mentioned if it will have external power options...such as mini USB (or even 30-pin for future communication) to USB?

      Also saw a suggestion for an optional clear dome for some weather protection. That would be awesome.

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      Creator Motrr on April 4, 2012

      @jon buckland - Great idea on the external mic! We are working hard to integrate the GoPro - Can you describe some of the usage scenarios that you envision for the GoPro?

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      Creator Motrr on April 4, 2012

      @Sulka - We think the noise from the gears is being transmitted through the housing. We hope to make it less perceptible. Your idea of using an external mic or a mic on another device is a great idea.

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      Creator Davin on April 4, 2012

      I would like to 2nd what Jon said "re the noise question. How about a mini jack for an external mic source?" that would be awesome, please do this.

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       Creator jon buckland on April 4, 2012

       2 questions. I saw the Hero cam and assumed it would work with this first product. If that's not so, please keep us posted, love to be in on that one too.

       Second, re the noise question. How about a mini jack for an external mic source?

       Keep on keeping on!

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       Creator Sulka Haro on April 3, 2012

       Does the mic pick up the motor sound over air, or as vibration from the the point where it's attached? If latter, damping the vibrations could work.

       If you're working with someone implementing a video recorder, would it be possible to pair two iOS devices so that the device used to control Galileo would record the audio and send it over to the camera (or vice versa), so the motor noise is not picked up?

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       Creator Jo Cleykens on April 3, 2012

       It would be awesome if the Galileo would work with iMotion HD (http://itunes.apple.com/be/app/imotion-hd/id421365625) and their remote app iMotion Remote (http://itunes.apple.com/be/app/imotion-remote/id433868802) . Maybe Frames (http://www.studioneat.com/products/frames) would be nice too.
       For the pano lovers something like Sfera (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sfera/id386287735) or 360 panorama (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/360-panorama/id377342622) .

       It's gonna be hard to wait until june!

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       Creator Jeremy Snowdon on April 3, 2012

       It would also be awesome if you could combine Galileo with the sticky pad of the Capta mount (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1689824368/capta-stick-it-lean-it-wrap-it-attach-it). Then you could stick just about any device onto Galileo :)

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       Creator BarryG on April 3, 2012

       Awesome. Is it June yet??? Congrats and continued success.

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       Creator Mark Webb-Johnson on April 3, 2012

       A collaboration between Galileo and Timelapse+ (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/elijahparker/timelapse-powerful-features-brilliant-timelapse) would be awesome.