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@@ -7,35 +7,55 @@ for high powered model rocketry by
 [Bdale Garbee](http://gag.com/bdale) and 
 [Keith Packard](http://keithp.com/keithp).
 <p>
 [Bdale Garbee](http://gag.com/bdale) and 
 [Keith Packard](http://keithp.com/keithp).
 <p>

-All hardware designs on this site are licensed under the 
-[TAPR](http://www.tapr.org/)
-[Open Hardware License](http://www.tapr.org/ohl.html), 
-and all the software is under the 
-[GNU](http://www.gnu.org/)
-[General Public License, version 2](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html)
-or compatible licenses.
-
-# [Latest News](News) #
+Bdale and Keith share a strong commitment to
+[Free Software](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software), and as long time
+contributors to the [Debian](https://www.debian.org/) project are fully
+committed to the 
+[Debian Social Contract](https://www.debian.org/social_contract).  In the
+context of what you find here, this translates into an absolute commitment 
+to respect user freedom:
+<ul>
+<li> all of our hardware designs are licensed under the 
+     [TAPR](http://www.tapr.org/) 
+     [Open Hardware License](http://www.tapr.org/ohl.html) 
+</li>
+<li> all of our software is under the [GNU](http://www.gnu.org/)
+     [General Public License](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/#GPL) or 
+     compatible licenses. 
+</li>
+<li> all of our design tools and the software we use to run our business
+     is also Free Software
+</li>
+</ul>
+<p>
+Bdale's online store has a form you can use to 
+[contact us](http://shop.gag.com/contacts/).

 
 # Download the latest [AltOS](AltOS/) software version #
 
 
 # Download the latest [AltOS](AltOS/) software version #
 

-# Where to Buy #
+# [Latest News](News) #
+
+# Where to Buy the Hardware #

 
 Altus Metrum products are available directly from 
 [Bdale's web store](https://shop.gag.com), and from these distributors:
 
   * United States
 
 Altus Metrum products are available directly from 
 [Bdale's web store](https://shop.gag.com), and from these distributors:
 
   * United States

+    * [AMWPro-X](http://amwprox.com)

     * [Apogee Components](http://www.apogeerockets.com)
     * [Bay Area Rocketry](http://bayarearocketry.com)
     * [Chris' Rocket Supplies](http://csrocketry.com)
     * [Apogee Components](http://www.apogeerockets.com)
     * [Bay Area Rocketry](http://bayarearocketry.com)
     * [Chris' Rocket Supplies](http://csrocketry.com)

+    * [Science Education Center](http://sciedcenter.com/)

   * Australia
     * [Australian Rocketry](http://www.ausrocketry.com)
   * Italy
     * [SierraFoxHobbies](http://www.sierrafoxhobbies.com)
   * Australia
     * [Australian Rocketry](http://www.ausrocketry.com)
   * Italy
     * [SierraFoxHobbies](http://www.sierrafoxhobbies.com)

-  * Netherlands
-    * [Rebel Space](http://rebelspace.eu)

   * New Zealand
   * New Zealand

-    * [Aerospace Education](http://www.rockets.co.nz)
+    * [Reliable Rocketry](https://sites.google.com/view/reliable-rocketry/altus-metrum-in-new-zealand)
+
+For ChaosKey, there is a distributor in Europe:
+
+  * [Vikings GmbH](https://store.vikings.net)

 
 # Products #
 
 
 # Products #
 


@@ -49,6 +69,19 @@ GPS and bidirectional RF telemetry link.
 is a high-end flight computer with 6 pyro channels, tilt limits, more and 
 better sensors, GPS, and a high performance bidirectional RF telemetry link.
 
 is a high-end flight computer with 6 pyro channels, tilt limits, more and 
 better sensors, GPS, and a high performance bidirectional RF telemetry link.
 

+* [TeleMini](TeleMini/)
+is a smaller dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with telemetry using only a 
+barometric pressure sensor
+
+* [EasyMega](EasyMega/)
+is a high-end flight computer with 6 pyro channels, tilt limits, etc.  The
+design is essentially identical to [TeleMega](TeleMega/), but without the 
+GPS receiver and radio telemetry link.
+
+* [EasyMini](EasyMini/)
+is a small dual-deploy rocketry altimeter using the MS5607 barometry
+pressure sensor.
+

 * [TeleDongle](TeleDongle/) 
 is a simple RF interface for use in ground stations interacting with rockets
 using [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/).  It may also be useful as a generic RF
 * [TeleDongle](TeleDongle/) 
 is a simple RF interface for use in ground stations interacting with rockets
 using [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/).  It may also be useful as a generic RF


@@ -58,11 +91,16 @@ sell TeleDongle by itself, it is included in our
 
 * [TeleBT](TeleBT) is a variation on [TeleDongle](TeleDongle/) that adds
 [Bluetooth](http://www.bluetooth.com) as an alternative to USB.  Particularly
 
 * [TeleBT](TeleBT) is a variation on [TeleDongle](TeleDongle/) that adds
 [Bluetooth](http://www.bluetooth.com) as an alternative to USB.  Particularly

-useful with the [AltosDroid](http://www.altusmetrum.org/AltosDroid/) app for Android devices!
+useful with the [AltosDroid](http://www.altusmetrum.org/AltosDroid/) app for 
+Android devices, or a compatible iOS application available for sale from
+our friends at [Iron Sheep Productions](http://altosui.ironsheep.biz/).

 
 

-* [EasyMini](EasyMini/)
-is a small dual-deploy rocketry altimeter using the MS5607 barometry
-pressure sensor.
+* [TeleGPS](TeleGPS/)
+is a GPS tracker and logger using the uBlox Max 7Q GPS receiver for
+high dynamic performance and a combination digital/APRS transmitter.
+
+* [TeleLaunch](TeleLaunch/)
+is a wireless launch control system capable of operating up to 792 pads.

 
 * [LipoCharger](LipoCharger/) 
 is a standalone battery charger for the Lithium Polymer batteries used in
 
 * [LipoCharger](LipoCharger/) 
 is a standalone battery charger for the Lithium Polymer batteries used in


@@ -76,15 +114,8 @@ ideal altimeter for model rocket contests.
 provides an interface between [MicroPeak](MicroPeak/) and USB to
 download flight log data.
 
 provides an interface between [MicroPeak](MicroPeak/) and USB to
 download flight log data.
 

-The following products will be available soon:
-
-* [TeleGPS](TeleGPS/)
-is a GPS tracker and logger using the uBlox Max 7Q GPS receiver for
-high dynamic performance and a combination digital/APRS transmitter.
-
-* [TeleMini](TeleMini/)
-is a smaller dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with telemetry using only a 
-barometric pressure sensor
+* [ChaosKey](ChaosKey/)
+is a true hardware random number generator that connects over USB.

 
 # Projects #
 
 
 # Projects #
 


@@ -94,20 +125,21 @@ These are projects we're working on that may become products someday:
 is the name of the firmware and related utilities that Keith maintains for
 the set of hardware projects here.
 
 is the name of the firmware and related utilities that Keith maintains for
 the set of hardware projects here.
 

-* [EasyMega](EasyMega/)
-is a high-end flight computer with 6 pyro channels, tilt limits, etc.  The
-design is identical to [TeleMega](TeleMega/), but without the GPS receiver 
-and radio telemetry link.
+* [AltosDroid](AltosDroid/) 
+is the name of our Android app based on AltOS.
+
+* [EasyMotor](EasyMotor/) 
+is an in-flight data logger for research motor characterization.

 
 

-* [MegaDongle](MegaDongle/)
-is a supposedly-higher-performance alternative to [TeleDongle](TeleDongle/).
+* [EasyTimer](EasyTimer/) 
+is a timer-based 2-channel pyro controller with tilt limits

 
 * [OpenAlt](OpenAlt/)
 was Bdale's original project here, a dual-deploy rocketry altimeter.  One 
 
 * [OpenAlt](OpenAlt/)
 was Bdale's original project here, a dual-deploy rocketry altimeter.  One 

-prototype was built, but never flown.  This project is now indefinitely on hold.
+prototype was built, but never flown.

 
 

-* [TeleLaunch](TeleLaunch/)
-is a wireless launch control system capable of operating up to 400 pads.
+* [TeleStatic](TeleStatic/)
+is a wireless system for operating rocket motor test stands.

 
 * [TeleNano](TeleNano/)
 is a tiny rocketry altimeter with telemetry using only a barometric 
 
 * [TeleNano](TeleNano/)
 is a tiny rocketry altimeter with telemetry using only a barometric 


@@ -125,9 +157,8 @@ analog sensor input, and 5 general purpose I/O lines.
 * [TeleTerra](TeleTerra) is a hand-held ground station for use with 
 [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/) and [TeleMini](TeleMini/).
 
 * [TeleTerra](TeleTerra) is a hand-held ground station for use with 
 [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/) and [TeleMini](TeleMini/).
 

-* [USBtrng](USBtrng) is a USB-attached True Random Number Generator
-

 # [Documents](Documents) #
 # [Documents](Documents) #

+# [Awards and Recognition](awards) #

 
 # Hobby Rocketry #
 
 
 # Hobby Rocketry #
 


@@ -139,7 +170,8 @@ has published an excellent
 [overview of hobby rocketry](http://www.jcrocket.com/welcome.shtml) 
 on his web site.  Keith has also put together some useful notes about the 
 process of [certification](http://keithp.com/rockets/certification/) to
 [overview of hobby rocketry](http://www.jcrocket.com/welcome.shtml) 
 on his web site.  Keith has also put together some useful notes about the 
 process of [certification](http://keithp.com/rockets/certification/) to

-fly high power rockets.
+fly high power rockets.  And thanks to Maddie for pointing out the paghes that 
+[Lisa Richards](http://www.mapcon.com/model-rocket-maintenance-technology) maintains.

 <p>
 To find more information about the rockets Bdale and his son have built, see
 [Garbee Rockets](http://www.gag.com/rockets).
 <p>
 To find more information about the rockets Bdale and his son have built, see
 [Garbee Rockets](http://www.gag.com/rockets).


@@ -175,9 +207,8 @@ Our main projects include radio links.  If you don't already have one,
 getting an [Amateur Radio](./Radio) license would be a good thing to do!
 
 And if you just can't wait to show your support for our efforts, visit
 getting an [Amateur Radio](./Radio) license would be a good thing to do!
 
 And if you just can't wait to show your support for our efforts, visit

-our [Cafe Press Logo Shop](http://cafepress.com/altusmetrum) or our
-[Printfection Logo Shop](http://printfection.com/altusmetrum) (we're trying
-to decide which is better, comments welcome!) and buy a t-shirt or sticker!
+our [Cafe Press Logo Shop](http://cafepress.com/altusmetrum) and buy a 
+t-shirt or sticker!

 
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