Xyla FoxlinOkay, almost space. Near space. Above 99% of the Earth's atmosphere worth of space. TECHNICALLY "space" is generally defined as the Kármán Line (~330k ft, 60km), although NASA and the US Military define it as 12 miles below the Kármán Line because 'Murica is a rebel. Or something.
To win my sash and see when I randomly send stuff to the stratosphere in real time (the whole launch was livestreamed on Instagram) make sure you're following me on social media!
ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL THINGS: The scientific payload was an RTL SDR radio receiver recording spectrum data from FM broadcast stations as it ascended. This was a collaboration with my friend (and PhD candidate in Electrical Engineering) Kristina Collins, with the goal of submitting a paper to HamSCI eventually. (Collaboration means she did most of the payload and I did most of the get-it-to-the-stratosphere part)
We were able to track the payload in real time all the way to 112,00 feet because we flew an APRS transmitter using my Amateur Radio Callsign. This let anyone following me watch it in real time as well, it even flew over one of my fan's houses! If you plan on launching a weather balloon, I HIGHLY recommend getting your HAM license so you can fly with APRS.
Chapters: 0:00-1:44 Intro 1:45-4:30 Pageant Backstory 4:30-8:08 Balloon Prep and Launch 8:09-11:24 Tracking the Balloon 11:25-13:32 Retreival 13:33-15:56 Flight 15:57-18:16 Data Overview and Ending
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Why I Sent My Miss America Crown to SpaceXyla Foxlin2021-02-22 | Okay, almost space. Near space. Above 99% of the Earth's atmosphere worth of space. TECHNICALLY "space" is generally defined as the Kármán Line (~330k ft, 60km), although NASA and the US Military define it as 12 miles below the Kármán Line because 'Murica is a rebel. Or something.
To win my sash and see when I randomly send stuff to the stratosphere in real time (the whole launch was livestreamed on Instagram) make sure you're following me on social media!
ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL THINGS: The scientific payload was an RTL SDR radio receiver recording spectrum data from FM broadcast stations as it ascended. This was a collaboration with my friend (and PhD candidate in Electrical Engineering) Kristina Collins, with the goal of submitting a paper to HamSCI eventually. (Collaboration means she did most of the payload and I did most of the get-it-to-the-stratosphere part)
We were able to track the payload in real time all the way to 112,00 feet because we flew an APRS transmitter using my Amateur Radio Callsign. This let anyone following me watch it in real time as well, it even flew over one of my fan's houses! If you plan on launching a weather balloon, I HIGHLY recommend getting your HAM license so you can fly with APRS.
Chapters: 0:00-1:44 Intro 1:45-4:30 Pageant Backstory 4:30-8:08 Balloon Prep and Launch 8:09-11:24 Tracking the Balloon 11:25-13:32 Retreival 13:33-15:56 Flight 15:57-18:16 Data Overview and Ending
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Huge thank-you to TotalBoat for supporting my channel! Use my affiliate link for 5% off your whole purchase :) totalboat.com/BotalToatNominations for @TheEPOs #YoungInventors Prize 2025 are now open!Xyla Foxlin2024-09-02 | Click this link epo.org/nominate to nominate for the #YoungInventors Prize 2025!4 Days in the Worlds Tiniest Airplane* (Flying from Los Angeles to OSHKOSH!)Xyla Foxlin2024-08-28 | Get your Insta360 X4 for those magic drone-without-the-drone shots HERE: insta360.com/sal/x4?utm_term=INRZVV9 Supporting my sponsors helps a million with helping me make wilder adventurous videos like this one! (you can also purchase on my affiliate Amazon, but you won't get a free selfie stick: amzn.to/3X4CsfS)
*It feels like the world's tiniest airplane when your copilot is 6'4"
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0:00-0:47 Intro 0:47-3:28 Day 1 3:28-3:58 Day 2 Leg 1 3:58-5:58 Sponsored Segment 5:58-8:39 Day 2: Crossing the Continental Divide 8:39-13:05 Day 3: TX to WI 13:05-15:00 Day 4: Fisk Arrival into Oshkosh 15:00-15:33 OSHKOSH!Launching a rocket to SPITE the haters 😘Xyla Foxlin2024-08-24 | 💸 Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/xylafoxlin
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Huge thank-you to TotalBoat for supporting my channel! Use my affiliate link for 5% off your whole purchase :) totalboat.com/BotalToatWhen Veritasium sets you a challenge, failure is not an option! 🦾Xyla Foxlin2024-08-10 | 💸 Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/xylafoxlin
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Huge thank-you to TotalBoat for supporting my channel! Use my affiliate link for 5% off your whole purchase :) totalboat.com/BotalToatI tried to make a ukelele in 24hrs with Daisy Tempest and Ruth Amos...Xyla Foxlin2024-08-08 | 💸 Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/xylafoxlin
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Huge thank-you to TotalBoat for supporting my channel! Use my affiliate link for 5% off your whole purchase :) totalboat.com/BotalToatI Built the ULTIMATE Adirondack Chair Using Only Solar PowerXyla Foxlin2024-03-29 | Thanks to Anker for sponsoring this video! It's time to revolutionize charging with the Anker SOLIX F3800 Home Power system. Use the promo code below to get 22% OFF for single units or bundles: Begin your Powerful journey at https://ankerfast.club/AF63ug Promo Code: MARCHF3800HPP #merchdrop #AnkerSOLIX #AnkerSOLIXF3800 #LIVEINPOWER Join exclusive Facebook group for Anker SOLIX F3800 users and fans! 🌐 facebook.com/groups/ankersolixf3800
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Huge thank-you to TotalBoat for supporting my channel! Use my affiliate link for 5% off your whole purchase :) totalboat.com/BotalToatYou! 🫵 Yeah you. Go do it 💪Xyla Foxlin2024-03-19 | ...Look, I never said I work smarter, just harder 😂 #oopsXyla Foxlin2024-03-15 | ...I Moved my Entire Workshop in 2 DaysXyla Foxlin2024-02-29 | Many thanks to our sponsor BetterHelp for supporting my channel. You can go to betterhelp.com/xyla for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs.
Huge thank-you to TotalBoat for supporting my channel! Use my affiliate link for 5% off your whole purchase :) totalboat.com/BotalToatHow many sets of Harbor Freight chisels have you gone through??Xyla Foxlin2024-02-23 | ...Y’all are full of the best ideasXyla Foxlin2024-02-22 | ...Possibly my best storage idea ever (but I don’t have that many great storage ideas) #newworkshopXyla Foxlin2024-02-20 | ...I FINALLY made Hoodies!! 🦝 shop.xylafoxlin.com #merchdropXyla Foxlin2024-02-09 | ...My cousin is visiting and discovered that I’m only halfway to being a good Chinese girl OOPSSXyla Foxlin2024-02-02 | ...10 Lessons I Regret Not Learning SoonerXyla Foxlin2024-01-30 | Many thanks to our sponsor BetterHelp. You can go to betterhelp.com/xyla for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs.
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Huge thank-you to TotalBoat for supporting my channel! Use my affiliate link for 5% off your whole purchase :) totalboat.com/BotalToat🎉4️⃣0️⃣0️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣🎉 THANK YOU ALL!! 💜🚀Xyla Foxlin2023-12-20 | ...I UPGRADED Iron Mans Helmet (100% Carbon Fiber!!)Xyla Foxlin2023-12-17 | Working late on silly projects has never been tastier, all thanks to Factor for sponsoring this video! Use code XYLA50 to get 50% off your first Factor box at bit.ly/3FWP2G7
MATERIALS USED: Carbon Fiber: amzn.to/3NxQqDg Dupli-Color Anodized Paint (yellow): amzn.to/46Y6RiR Dupli-Color Anodized Paint (red): amzn.to/48jtIqq Black Hot Glue: amzn.to/47il1fb 3D Print Filament: amzn.to/41txFGUIm losing my dream workshop :(Xyla Foxlin2023-12-15 | Yard Sale will be SATURDAY, JANUARY 6TH in Los Angeles near LAX! Come on by, I will post the address DAY-OF on all socials and here. If you have any Xyla-sized humans in your life I have a lot of clothes to sell because my new place is a lot smaller haha.
PLUS I'll be selling merch I don't carry in my shop anymore, and maybe I'll even get some yard sale exclusive merch! And if you want to own part of Skellybones, this is your chance lol.
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MATERIALS USED: ------------------------------ Mold Star Silicone: (3 pints) amzn.to/3N7e09z Plaster Bandages: (2 Cases) shop.sculpt.com/ocl-5-plaster-gauze.html Flotation Foam: amzn.to/49YJxErI put a Computer in a Stuffed Toy Because Im LonelyXyla Foxlin2023-11-27 | If you're struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/xyla for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs.
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Huge thank-you to TotalBoat for supporting my channel! Use my affiliate link for 5% off your whole purchase :) totalboat.com/BotalToatGet ready with me… Halloween procrastinators edition!Xyla Foxlin2023-10-29 | ...Video editing hack! How to make shorts quickly with CapCut #sponsoredXyla Foxlin2023-10-19 | Thanks to Capcut for sponsoring this video! Click the link in my bio to learn more about Capcut. #capcut #videoeditor
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Many thanks to our merry band of witches: Andrew, Charis, George, Joe, Katie, Trevor, and the incredible volunteers that make FAR the most special place to launch rockets in the world.
Chesapeake Light Craft offers week-long build-your-own boatbuilding classes all around the country!! bit.ly/3QyIunu
You can even build a boat at the Center for Wooden Boats. (And visit Next Thursday while you're there!) bit.ly/3DTIGpV#seattle
Learn more about The Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle, WA, and the many programs they offer at bit.ly/44hfzrq
CWB offers a lot of educational programs, including sailing, rowing, and boatbuilding. They also offer boat rentals as well as boatbuilding and woodworking classes. bit.ly/3qugBSP bit.ly/3sb3NRQ bit.ly/3DXArcu
Go to clcboats.com to check out everything they have to offer and totalboat.com/BotalToat for all your Epoxy needs! (Yes, they even gave me BotalToat as my affiliate link...)
CLC Lake Union Swift: bit.ly/3OTmqCO CLC Tenderly Dinghy (this is a non-pro kit version of the one I built here. I HIGHLY recommend choosing this one if you have limited experience): bit.ly/47tILy6
A huge thank-you to Joe, Chadams, George, Jason, Janice, Cori, Satchel, Aubrey, Luci, Nico, and Piper for coming out to the desert to support my launch. An extra huge thank you and video cred to Joe for the rail footage and tracking footage of Spite in the Mojave, and also for letting me use his garage.
Thank you Tormach for the amazing 24R CNC machine! For more info: hubs.ly/Q01w8bZg0
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Materials Used/Referenced (affiliate links): --------------------------------------------------------------------- Abrasive Wheel Buffing Polishing Wheel Set for Rotary Tool: https://a.co/d/beSAF3j Electric Scissors: https://a.co/d/cQXvLCGMy avionics bay is cuter than your avionics bay 🙃 #newrocket #staytunedXyla Foxlin2023-07-14 | ...Calming Carbon Fiber Layup POV #wearyourrespiratorskidsXyla Foxlin2023-07-11 | ...Don’t forget to vote for the Popular Prize in the European Inventor Award!Xyla Foxlin2023-06-27 | I’m so honored to introduce one of the finalists for The European Patent Office's European Inventor Award, Kripa Varanasi and David Smith, who along with their team invented an awesome non-stick liquid-based coating, LiquiGlide™ that allows you to get every drop from the bottom of the container. Vote for Kripa and David in the for the Popular Prize and learn more about all the finalists for this year’s European Inventor Award here: bit.ly/PopularPrize23 @europeanpatentoffice #InventorAward ADWould you play with flaming devil sticks?? #firespinning #diy #shortsXyla Foxlin2023-06-21 | ...