-This is the site where
-<a href="http://www.gag.com/~bdale">Bdale Garbee </a>
-and friends document work on open hardware and software designs for
-high powered model rocketry avionics solutions.
-Please consider everything here work perpetually in process!
+<link href="https://plus.google.com/109995815990298399569/" rel="publisher" />
+
+Open hardware and software designs
+for high powered model rocketry by
+[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/)
[GNU](http://www.gnu.org/)
[General Public License, version 2](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html)
or compatible licenses.
-
+<p>
+Bdale's online store has a form you can use to
+[contact us](http://shop.gag.com/contacts/).
# [Latest News](News) #
-# Hobby Rocketry #
+# Download the latest [AltOS](AltOS/) software version #
-The motivation for the circuits and software you will find on this site is
-our loosely-knit group's shared interest in hobby rocketry. Rather than
-try to introduce the hobby to you here, here's a very brief
-[Ted presentation by Steve Jurvetson]
-(http://www.ted.com/talks/steve_jurvetson_on_model_rocketry.html)
-that will give you a quick flavor of what the point is. John Coker
-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
-fly high power rockets.
-<p>
-To find more information about the rockets Bdale and his son have built, see
-[Garbee Rockets](http://www.gag.com/rockets).
-<p>
-As Bdale and Robert became more experienced in the hobby and started to build
-and fly more sophisticated projects, we started to feel limited by the
-existing electronics products available. AltusMetrum was Bdale's first
-attempt to address this situation with a completely open hardware and software
-design... other project have since followed, and it's cool to have help from
-various friends!
+# Where to Buy #
-# Projects #
+Altus Metrum products are available directly from
+[Bdale's web store](https://shop.gag.com), and from these distributors:
+
+ * United States
+ * [Apogee Components](http://www.apogeerockets.com)
+ * [Bay Area Rocketry](http://bayarearocketry.com)
+ * [Chris' Rocket Supplies](http://csrocketry.com)
+ * Australia
+ * [Australian Rocketry](http://www.ausrocketry.com)
+ * Italy
+ * [SierraFoxHobbies](http://www.sierrafoxhobbies.com)
+ * Netherlands
+ * [Rebel Space](http://rebelspace.eu)
+ * New Zealand
+ * [Aerospace Education](http://www.rockets.co.nz)
+
+# Products #
+
+These products are available for purchase:
* [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/)
-is our primary project, a dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with improved sensor
-complement and bidirectional RF telemetry link.
+is our flagship product, a dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with
+GPS and bidirectional RF telemetry link.
+
+* [TeleMega](TeleMega/)
+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.
* [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
-interface for other microcontroller systems.
+interface for other microcontroller systems. Note that we don't actually
+sell TeleDongle by itself, it is included in our
+[Starter Pack](http://shop.gag.com/ground-stations/starter-pack.html) offering.
+
+* [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!
+
+* [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.
+
+* [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.
+
+* [EasyMini](EasyMini/)
+is a small dual-deploy rocketry altimeter using the MS5607 barometry
+pressure sensor.
+
+* [LipoCharger](LipoCharger/)
+is a standalone battery charger for the Lithium Polymer batteries used in
+Altus Metrum products.
+
+* [MicroPeak](MicroPeak/)
+is a rocket altimeter that is both precise and tiny, designed to be the
+ideal altimeter for model rocket contests.
+
+* [MicroPeak USB Interface](MicroPeakUSB/)
+provides an interface between [MicroPeak](MicroPeak/) and USB to
+download flight log data.
+
+The following product is available in limited quantity from time to time:
+
+* [TeleMini](TeleMini/)
+is a smaller dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with telemetry using only a
+barometric pressure sensor
+
+# Projects #
+
+These are projects we're working on that may become products someday:
* [AltOS](AltOS/)
is the name of the firmware and related utilities that Keith maintains for
the set of hardware projects here.
-* [TelePyro](TelePyro/) is a planned 8-channel pyro expansion board for
-[TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/).
-
-* [TeleTerra](TeleTerra) is a planned hand-held ground station for use with
-[TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/).
-
-* [AltusMetrum](AltusMetrum/)
+* [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.
-# Participants #
+* [TeleLaunch](TeleLaunch/)
+is a wireless launch control system capable of operating up to 400 pads.
+
+* [TeleNano](TeleNano/)
+is a tiny rocketry altimeter with telemetry using only a barometric
+pressure sensor
+
+* [TelePyro](TelePyro/) is a companion board for [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/)
+that adds 8 additional pyro channels.
+
+* [TeleScience](TeleScience/) is a companion board for
+[TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/) that adds 12 channels of thermistor or generic
+analog sensor input, and 5 general purpose I/O lines.
-* [Bdale Garbee](http://gag.com/~bdale)
-* [Keith Packard](http://keithp.com/keithp)
+* [TeleShield](TeleShield/) is an [Arduino](http://arduino.cc) radio shield.
+
+* [TeleTerra](TeleTerra) is a hand-held ground station for use with
+[TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/) and [TeleMini](TeleMini/).
+
+* [ChaosKey](ChaosKey) is a USB-attached True Random Number Generator
+
+# [Documents](Documents) #
+
+# Hobby Rocketry #
+
+The motivation for the circuits and software you will find on this site is
+our loosely-knit group's shared interest in hobby rocketry. This very brief
+[Ted presentation by Steve Jurvetson](http://www.ted.com/talks/steve_jurvetson_on_model_rocketry.html)
+quickly conveys at least part of why we do this. John Coker
+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
+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>
+As Bdale and Robert became more experienced in the hobby and started to build
+and fly more sophisticated projects, we started to feel limited by the
+existing electronics products available. OpenAlt was Bdale's first
+attempt to address this situation with a completely open hardware and software
+design... other project have since followed, and it's cool to have help from
+Keith and other friends!
+
+# [Using Altus Metrum Products](Uses) #
# [Presentations](talks) #
[Tripoli](http://tripoli.org) Prefecture is a good idea, since you can
learn a lot and see some great flights by showing up at a club launch.
-As we make progress, you can read about it in our [News](News) feed.
-We also hang out on IRC channel #altusmetrum on irc.oftc.net if you have
-questions that aren't answered here.
+As we make progress, you can read about it in our [News](News) feed. Feel
+free to subscribe to our
+[mailing list](http://lists.gag.com/mailman/listinfo/altusmetrum). We also
+hang out on IRC channel #altusmetrum on irc.oftc.net if you have
+questions that aren't answered here. You can also find us on
+[Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=341167482968)
+and on
+[Google+](https://plus.google.com/109995815990298399569).
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
-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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+
+
+Altus Metrum products are designed and manufactured in the
+United States of America.
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