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5 Open hardware and software designs
6 for high powered model rocketry by
7 [Bdale Garbee](http://gag.com/bdale) and
8 [Keith Packard](http://keithp.com/keithp).
10 All hardware designs on this site are licensed under the
11 [TAPR](http://www.tapr.org/)
12 [Open Hardware License](http://www.tapr.org/ohl.html),
13 and all the software is under the
14 [GNU](http://www.gnu.org/)
15 [General Public License, version 2](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html)
16 or compatible licenses.
18 Bdale's online store has a form you can use to
19 [contact us](http://shop.gag.com/contacts/).
20 # [Latest News](News) #
22 # Download the latest [AltOS](AltOS/) software version #
26 Altus Metrum products are available directly from
27 [Bdale's web store](https://shop.gag.com), and from these distributors:
30 * [Apogee Components](http://www.apogeerockets.com)
31 * [Bay Area Rocketry](http://bayarearocketry.com)
32 * [Chris' Rocket Supplies](http://csrocketry.com)
34 * [Australian Rocketry](http://www.ausrocketry.com)
36 * [SierraFoxHobbies](http://www.sierrafoxhobbies.com)
38 * [Rebel Space](http://rebelspace.eu)
40 * [Aerospace Education](http://www.rockets.co.nz)
42 For ChaosKey, there is a distributor in Europe:
44 * [Vikings GmbH](https://store.vikings.net/libre-friendly-accessories)
48 These products are available for purchase:
50 * [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/)
51 is our flagship product, a dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with
52 GPS and bidirectional RF telemetry link.
54 * [TeleMega](TeleMega/)
55 is a high-end flight computer with 6 pyro channels, tilt limits, more and
56 better sensors, GPS, and a high performance bidirectional RF telemetry link.
58 * [TeleDongle](TeleDongle/)
59 is a simple RF interface for use in ground stations interacting with rockets
60 using [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/). It may also be useful as a generic RF
61 interface for other microcontroller systems. Note that we don't actually
62 sell TeleDongle by itself, it is included in our
63 [Starter Pack](http://shop.gag.com/ground-stations/starter-pack.html) offering.
65 * [TeleBT](TeleBT) is a variation on [TeleDongle](TeleDongle/) that adds
66 [Bluetooth](http://www.bluetooth.com) as an alternative to USB. Particularly
67 useful with the [AltosDroid](http://www.altusmetrum.org/AltosDroid/) app for Android devices!
70 is a GPS tracker and logger using the uBlox Max 7Q GPS receiver for
71 high dynamic performance and a combination digital/APRS transmitter.
73 * [EasyMega](EasyMega/)
74 is a high-end flight computer with 6 pyro channels, tilt limits, etc. The
75 design is identical to [TeleMega](TeleMega/), but without the GPS receiver
76 and radio telemetry link.
78 * [EasyMini](EasyMini/)
79 is a small dual-deploy rocketry altimeter using the MS5607 barometry
82 * [LipoCharger](LipoCharger/)
83 is a standalone battery charger for the Lithium Polymer batteries used in
84 Altus Metrum products.
86 * [MicroPeak](MicroPeak/)
87 is a rocket altimeter that is both precise and tiny, designed to be the
88 ideal altimeter for model rocket contests.
90 * [MicroPeak USB Interface](MicroPeakUSB/)
91 provides an interface between [MicroPeak](MicroPeak/) and USB to
92 download flight log data.
94 * [ChaosKey](ChaosKey/)
95 is a true hardware random number generator that connects over USB.
97 The following product is available in limited quantity from time to time:
99 * [TeleMini](TeleMini/)
100 is a smaller dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with telemetry using only a
101 barometric pressure sensor
105 These are projects we're working on that may become products someday:
108 is the name of the firmware and related utilities that Keith maintains for
109 the set of hardware projects here.
111 * [OpenAlt](OpenAlt/)
112 was Bdale's original project here, a dual-deploy rocketry altimeter. One
113 prototype was built, but never flown.
115 * [TeleLaunch](TeleLaunch/)
116 is a wireless launch control system capable of operating up to 400 pads.
118 * [TeleNano](TeleNano/)
119 is a tiny rocketry altimeter with telemetry using only a barometric
122 * [TelePyro](TelePyro/) is a companion board for [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/)
123 that adds 8 additional pyro channels.
125 * [TeleScience](TeleScience/) is a companion board for
126 [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/) that adds 12 channels of thermistor or generic
127 analog sensor input, and 5 general purpose I/O lines.
129 * [TeleShield](TeleShield/) is an [Arduino](http://arduino.cc) radio shield.
131 * [TeleTerra](TeleTerra) is a hand-held ground station for use with
132 [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/) and [TeleMini](TeleMini/).
134 # [Documents](Documents) #
138 The motivation for the circuits and software you will find on this site is
139 our loosely-knit group's shared interest in hobby rocketry. This very brief
140 [Ted presentation by Steve Jurvetson](http://www.ted.com/talks/steve_jurvetson_on_model_rocketry.html)
141 quickly conveys at least part of why we do this. John Coker
142 has published an excellent
143 [overview of hobby rocketry](http://www.jcrocket.com/welcome.shtml)
144 on his web site. Keith has also put together some useful notes about the
145 process of [certification](http://keithp.com/rockets/certification/) to
146 fly high power rockets. And thanks to Maddie for pointing out the paghes that
147 [Lisa Richards](http://www.mapcon.com/model-rocket-maintenance-technology) maintains.
149 To find more information about the rockets Bdale and his son have built, see
150 [Garbee Rockets](http://www.gag.com/rockets).
152 As Bdale and Robert became more experienced in the hobby and started to build
153 and fly more sophisticated projects, we started to feel limited by the
154 existing electronics products available. OpenAlt was Bdale's first
155 attempt to address this situation with a completely open hardware and software
156 design... other project have since followed, and it's cool to have help from
157 Keith and other friends!
159 # [Using Altus Metrum Products](Uses) #
161 # [Presentations](talks) #
165 If you aren't already playing with model rockets, that's a good place to
166 start. Finding a local [NAR Section](http://nar.org/NARsect.html) or
167 [Tripoli](http://tripoli.org) Prefecture is a good idea, since you can
168 learn a lot and see some great flights by showing up at a club launch.
170 As we make progress, you can read about it in our [News](News) feed. Feel
171 free to subscribe to our
172 [mailing list](http://lists.gag.com/mailman/listinfo/altusmetrum). We also
173 hang out on IRC channel #altusmetrum on irc.oftc.net if you have
174 questions that aren't answered here. You can also find us on
175 [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=341167482968)
177 [Google+](https://plus.google.com/109995815990298399569).
179 Our main projects include radio links. If you don't already have one,
180 getting an [Amateur Radio](./Radio) license would be a good thing to do!
182 And if you just can't wait to show your support for our efforts, visit
183 our [Cafe Press Logo Shop](http://cafepress.com/altusmetrum) and buy a
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189 Altus Metrum products are designed and manufactured in the
190 United States of America.
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