H.A.L.E. Payload Preparation Istructions (Draft)

1. Let the bottom of the payload face up
2. Tear off the black tape
3. Open the petals
4. Remove the “Bottom” board
5. Pull out the foam from the place where it says “PULL me
6. Remove the NXT from its compartment
7. Place in batteries in the NXT
8. Now, connect the wire A to NXT output A (wires are labeled)
9. Connect Wire “2” to NXT input 2
10. Turn on the NXT
>Go into “My Files”
>Go into “Software Files”
>Go into the file “HALE-TW”
>Run the file
11. Connect Wire “1” to NXT input 1
12. Place the NXT back into it’s compartment
13. Place eight AA batteries into the battery pack
14. Connect the battery pack with the black box (camera)
15. Place the bottom foam back into the payload (match the marking)
16. Place the bottom board back into the payload
17. Close the bottom with black tapes as shown as the pictures
18. Make the payload’s top facing up
19. Connect the green strings to the main balloon strings
20. Press the button twice right before the payload is up in the air