# Introducing MicroPeak by AltusMetrum #
-Micropeak is a peak-recording barometric altimeter for precision model
+Micropeak is a barometric logging altimeter for precision model
rocketry altitude measurements.
<a href="v1.0/micropeak-dime.jpg"><img
[Garbee and Garbee](http://auric.gag.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=80)
web store and [Apogee Components](http://www.apogeerockets.com/Electronics_Payloads/Altimeters/MicroPeak_Altimeter)
+Data download is available using the [MicroPeak USB adapter](../MicroPeakUSB).
+
## Documentation ##
The MicroPeak manual is available in
[html](../AltOS/doc/micropeak.html) and
[pdf](../AltOS/doc/micropeak.pdf) formats.
+## Software ##
+
+The MicroPeak application runs on Linux, Mac OS X and Windows. It
+communicates with the [MicroPeak USB adapter](../MicroPeakUSB) to download and analyze
+flight data. It's written in [Java](http://java.com) and offers the
+same functionality and interface on all three platforms. It uses the
+FTDI USB Serial drivers to communicate with the hardware. If you're
+running Mac OS X or Windows, a compatible version of those drivers is
+included with the software. You can also install a different from from
+the [FTDI Driver](http://www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm) page.
+
+### Latest version (1.2) ###
+
+ * [Windows](releases/1.2/MicroPeak-Windows-1-2.exe)
+ * [Linux](releases/1.2/MicroPeak-Linux-1.2.tar.bz2)
+ * [Mac OS X](releases/1.2/MicroPeak-Mac-1.2.dmg)
+
## Hardware Features ##
* Measure ground pressure and peak altitude pressure.
+ * Logs 48 seconds of flight data
* Orange LED blinks out maximum height in decimeters.
* 18mm x 14mm. 1.9g including battery.
* Power switch.