Microship Sponsors 

Corporations (January, 2006) The following companies have made this adventure possible. The Microship project is a massive systems-integration exercise, in which we are constantly seeking the best technology solutions available. The result is an all-star supporting cast spanning a wide range of industries... 3Com/PalmComputing, Palm IIIs and ongoing support Addenda Electronics, serial interface to Sony video gear Adept Solutions, software to send serial data to HUB Adobe Systems, PageMill, PageMaker, Illustrator, IntelliDraw Aire, Partial sponsorship of Sea Tiger inflatable kayak Aquarian Audio, Hydrophone Alinco, Dual-band handheld and mobile ham equipment Ampro, Core Module 286 PC and peripherals Antrim Associates, Marine Architecture Consulting Apple Computer, 2,400 sqft lab space, Macs & Newtons AsepCo, Minolta copier and lab telephone system Autodesk, Autocad Release 12 for Macintosh Beehive Technologies, ADB I/O Modules Blue Sea Systems, Marine power hardware Brion Toss , splicer and his latest book on the art of rope work Calex, Triple-output DC-DC Converters Capilano Computing , DesignWorks CAD software Caribou Mountaineering, 2 Primaloft sleeping bags Cascade Designs, Dry bags, ThermaRests, & camp gear Claris, FileMaker Pro, MacProject Pro, MacDraw, HyperCard Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Hydraulic cylinders Coherent, Diode lasers Computer Systems Odessa, ConceptDraw software. Cruising Systems, Amp-Hour + power monitor (partial) CSL,Teflon-impregnated anodizing of mast step/bearing Current Designs, partial sponsorship on two Storm kayaks Cushcraft, Vertical and beam HF antennas for Microship lab Dallas Semiconductor, Various integrated circuits| Dantz, Retrospect backup software for Mac network Datastick Systems, Inc. Data Acquisition for the Palm DeLorme Mapping, State Atlases and Street Atlas USA Divinycell International (DIAB), Foam-core material Draco, Casablanca nonlinear digital video editing system Duofold, Vent-a-layer Clothing EBAA, Electric Boat Association membership & burgee Extrasport, Personal Flotation Devices eSecure Peripherals Inc, Interface to Dallas MicroLAN Euro Marine Trading, Mobri radar reflectors FineEdge.com, Nautical books and cruising guides Fluke, Model 87 Digital Multimeter Formus, 1/5 scale model of Hogfish; mechanical consultation Global Medical Systems, Expedition medical support Halted Specialties Laser printer, Mac, and geek headquarters Handar, Ultrasonic wind sensor Hewlett-Packard, Laptop, palmtop, calculators, LogicDart Hytek Finishes Anodizing/sealing of all aluminum parts Icom America, 706MKIIG HF transceiver Infogrip, Chord keyboards Interlink, DuraPoint waterproof pointing device International Medcom, RadAlert radiation monitor Johnson Camping, Eureka! Equinox6 dome tent JWA Marine, Minn-kota electric thrusters and accessories Kokatat, Gore-tex clothing, drysuit, paddle suit KR7KZ - stainless steel dual - band J-pole attennas Landstrider, Webbed recumbent bicycle seats Joyce Lukaczer , Graphic Design Magma,Marine combination stove/barbecue Marinco, Shore power, powered vents, and searchlight Mariner Kayaks, Paddle float Mark/Space, Missinc Sync software for the Mac Martin, George, Color CCD turret camera Master Appliance, Ultratorch Butane Soldering Tools Miner Elastomer Products, Shock absorbers for landing gear Mitel Semiconductor, Audio and video crosspoint chips Moore Sailboats, Partial sponsorship: carbon-fiber rudders Motorola, Motorola GPS, GMRS, Marine VHF, and RNET Mountainsmith, Backpacks MPI, Emergency strobe Muench, Bill, FORTH consulting, multitasker, multidrop M-Systems,Disk On Chip parts for Microship linux server Netcetera, Unix Sys Admin for microship.com New Micros, FORTH 68HC11 boards for control network NMP Products, custom parts for landing-gear retrofit NSF Wireless Field Test, Wireless net connection in 1996 Nuwick, 44/120 hour candles Ocean Navigator School of Seamanship, Weather Seminar Octagon , PC500 - embedded computer for Linux PacComm, 2 Micropower-2 TNCs Paddleboy Designs, Heavy Lifter  kayak cart PAiA Electronics, Theremax theremin for gestural interface PAR Electronics, EF-20 & EF-17 End-Fedz antennas Perimeter Industries, Gunnel-Guard fender material Phoenix Contact, Contact blocks and wiring systems Power Trends integrated switching regulators Qualcomm, Satellite Communication System and Net access Quantum, 1.2 GB Hard drive Rip and Grip, Hook and loop fastener Ritchie, Electronic compass sensor Ronstan, Blocks, cleats and other sailing hardware SD Supercomputer Ctr, visualizations and FEA on the Cray Sailrite, Sunbrella and Dodger parts. Scripps Inst of Oceanography, Waterproof connectors SeaTrails, Kayaking maps of San Juan Islands Seitech Launching Dollies, 8  wheels for landing gear Shakespeare, Dual-band marine cellular antenna Sharp Electronics, Color LCD & 3 miniature video cameras Shiva Environmental, humidity, temperature & light sensor. Shurflo, fresh water pumps and faucets. Silicon Valley Bus Co, Keystone kb/mouse ADB interface Simpson-Lawrence, 9-pound Delta anchors Sky Pole, fiberglass tubing. Sobstad Sails, Sail design consulting Solarex, 1080-watt photovoltaic array Sony, Audio/video equipment Southwest Windpower, AIR Marine wind generator Statpower, Battery charger and inverter Spin Fin, Pedal-drive units for micro-trimarans by Bob Stuart Sun Microsystems, SPARCstation for NRL Web server Tadpole Technology, SPARCbook laptop Tapwave, Zodiac PDA for new (2005) UI project TAPR, TNCs, APRS, & spread spectrum wireless data tools Tom Bihn, "Brain Bag" laptop backpack, partial sponsorship Traveling Light, Outback oven Traveling Software, LapLink versions over the years... TypeIt4Me, the magic macro-expansion utility for Max OS X UC San Diego, Lab space and student teams Univenture, CD packaging Vero Electronics, Speedwire prototyping board Warp Speed Imagineering, Wireless consulting Walker, Robb (NMYD), Marine architecture and consulting Watermark Publishing, Claiborne Young cruising guides Wesweld, Songline landing gear and lab antenna tower Wenonah, Kevlar "Odyssey" expedition canoes Werner Paddles, Kayak paddles (glass & carbon) Windrider, Partial sponsorship of two sail rigs Yakima, Kayak racks Zocalo, Internet service and sys admin help.   Dormant Sponsors: As time passes, some companies disappear, relationships fade, or system design changes eliminate the need for certain products. The following deserve equal thanks for their participation in this project, even if they are no longer "current sponsors"... Allpen, Custom Newton software & NetHopper Borland International Turbo C++ for DOS BoxTop Software, ProJPEG and PhotoGIF Dayna, 10BaseT ethernet hubs and AAUI adapters. Acquired by Intel. Delrina, Macintosh fax software DF Crane Associates Satellite weather receiver, fax, charting Digital Ocean, Tarpon wireless Newton, Starfish hub, Grouper wireless LAN Digital Vision, ComputerEyes/RT SCSI Video Frame Grabber Elktronics, Micro-video transmitter Ex Machina, Paging software Gordon West Radio School, Faun's ham radio schooling Geoquery, Mapping software Hull Electronics, Savem voice mayday unit; Marine SSB components IHPVA, Subscription to HPV News and Human Power Micro Conversions, Video driver boards for Macintosh & CAD monitor Mon-Tek Tool & Eng., custom stainless steel mast step for Hogfish Nada-Chair, Back support Panduit, Channels for hydroponic system Pure Food, Aquaducts hydroponic system and nutrients Reebok, Hiking boots REEF Brazil, Sandals Software Toolworks, Accu-Weather Forecaster SonicPro, Computer security alarm Virtus, Virtus Walkthrough Pro - 3D Visualization. Weather Strategies, Satellite imaging

Individuals (Jan 22, 2007) The Microship project is also exceedingly fortunate to have attracted the interest of individuals all over the planet, many of whom have become volunteers. Others have generously donated equipment, and we acknowledge those here: Ned Konz - Lead software guru! Tim Nolan - Power-management system David Berkstresser - fiberglass and wizardry Bob Stuart - Structural/fabrication artist Mark Moorcroft - Wilton bench vise Matt Hixson - dual-Pentium 133 PC Dewayne Hendricks - Macs and other goodies Bonnie MacPhail - Piano lessons Steve Orr - Life-Time clock Phil Rink - West System epoxy Jack Gunter - A custom Microship painting Mary Davis - Custom fabric dodger Karen Kelly - Technical fabrics consultation We also welcome cash donations, even though we're not a non-profit except in a de facto sense! The following wonderful folks have nudged the boats forward with their generous contributions, and if you'd like to join them, there's a link at the bottom of the list that automates the process through Paypal (fill in any amount you like): Edward H. Roberts Dave and Holly Sprague Sylvia Nelson Michael Tompkins Phil South Bill Bradford, K5WCB