### TeleLCO ###
-<a href="telelco-v2.0/telelco-v2.0-optn.jpg"> <img src="telelco-v2.0/telelco-v2.0-open_800.jpg"></a>
+<a href="telelco-v2.0/telelco-v2.0-open.jpg"> <img src="telelco-v2.0/telelco-v2.0-open_small.jpg"></a>
TeleLCO controls up to 100 TeleFire banks, comes packaged in a rugged
case, and is typically placed on a table for use by the designated LCO.
* Packaged in [Pelican 1170 orange box](https://www.pelican.com/us/en/product/cases/protector/1170)
-Note that while the photo of the prototype above gives a good feel for many
-of the system features, production units will have several changes. We're
-moving to a bright orange Pelican box, instead of separate knobs for bank
-select and pad select there will be one knob with in-built push button, there
-will be 8 continuity LEDs instead of 4, and the choice and placement of
-switches is changing.
-
-In production versions, drag races are supported with a separate normal/drag
-mode selection switch, drag mode LED, and select pushbutton. Channels that
-are included in the current drag race selection have blinking continuity
-indicators.
+Drag races are supported with a separate normal/drag mode selection switch,
+drag mode LED, and select pushbutton. Channels that are included in the
+current drag race selection have blinking continuity indicators.
The TeleLCO hardware design is available from
[git.gag.com](http://git.gag.com) in the project
<img src="protos/telelcotwo.jpg">
-A small LCO board capable of handling up to two TeleFireOne pyro
-boards, or one channel each on TeleFireEight boards. TeleLCOTwo is ideal
-for individuals or clubs that have an existing launch control system but
-want to use TeleLaunch for an "away" launch cell.
+A small LCO board capable of handling up to two pyro channels. TeleLCOTwo
+is ideal for individuals or clubs that have an existing launch control
+system but want to use TeleLaunch for an "away" launch cell.
TeleLCOTwo is configured in advance by USB to know which two pyro channels
it should interact with, and then a simple rocker switch selects between
larger NEMA enclosure with space for the user's choice of
external connectors.
-### TeleFireOne ###
+### TeleFireTwo ###
<img src="protos/telefireone.jpg">
-TeleFireOne is a pyro board supporting a single igniter circuit. This
-makes TeleFireOne ideal for individuals, launch trailers, or for "away
+TeleFireTwo is a pyro board supporting two igniter circuits. This
+makes TeleFireTwo ideal for individuals, launch trailers, or for "away
cells" at larger club launches.
All high-current connections are made on the board using standard
1/4-inch spade lugs, with screw terminals for the siren and strobe. This
allows for easy packaging and quick board swaps.
-The photo above is of an early prototype, the design has changed slightly
-since then. It is still possible to package the board as shown in a Hammond
-polycarbonate box, but metal ammo boxes are a credible alternative. The two
-switches are for power on/off and safe/arm. The two cables are for DC power
-in and igniter leads out.
+The photo above is of an early single-channel prototype, the design has
+changed significantly since then and we'll take new photos soon. It is
+still possible to package the board as shown in a Hammond polycarbonate
+box, but the plan is for all production units to be sold packaged in
+50-cal ammo boxes. The two switches are for power on/off and safe/arm. The
+two cables are for DC power in and igniter leads out.
The TeleFireOne hardware design is available from
[git.gag.com](http://git.gag.com) in the project
[hw/telefireone](http://git.gag.com/?p=hw/telefireone;a=summary).
-An alternate load of the TeleFireOne including support for data logging
-sensors from a rocket motor test stand is available as a separate
-[TeleStatic](../TeleStatic) product. A TeleStatic board can be used as the
-equivalent of a TeleFireOne when not in use with a test stand.
-
### TeleFireEight ###
-<img src="protos/telefireeight.jpg">
+<a href="telefireeight-v2/tf8-packaged.jpg"> <img src="telefireeight-v2/tf8-packaged_small.jpg"></a>
TeleFireEight has eight igniter circuits, making it ideal for use at
club launches. Larger clubs or launch site setups can use multiple
## Documentation ##
-Not written yet.
+There's a cheat-sheat inside the lid of TeleLCO that has proven to be
+completely sufficient for our prototype users to figure out and use the
+system, but we do plan to eventually write a real manual.
## Software ##
TeleLaunch firmware is part of the larger [AltOS](/AltOS) suite of
-software.
+software. For now, configuration of frequencies, callsigns, and crypto
+keys requires a laptop with terminal emulator and a USB cable, but we plan
+to produce an easier to use configuration program eventually.
## Availability ##
-Several prototype systems have been built and successfully
-deployed. Lessons learned from use of those systems are currently
-being incorporated into new board revisions, and general availability
-of the system for sale is expected in the first half of 2018. Watch
-this space for updates on price and availability.
+TeleLCO and TeleFireEight are now in production. TeleLCO is available now,
+and TeleFireEight is anticipated to be ready to ship in February 2019.
+
+Prototypes of the other products in this family have been built, deployed,
+and used successfully. Updates to the designs are underway and we hope to
+have additional products available in 2019.
## Licenses ##
projects / web / altusmetrum / blobdiff