All hardware designs on this site are licensed under the @@ -21,9 +21,8 @@ or compatible licenses. # Where to Buy # -All Altus Metrum products are available direct from Bdale's -[Garbee and Garbee](http://auric.gag.com) web -store, and many are also available from these distributors: +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) @@ -31,6 +30,8 @@ store, and many are also available from these distributors: * [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 @@ -38,20 +39,39 @@ store, and many are also available from these distributors: # Products # -These products are all available for purchase: +These products are available for purchase: * [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/) is our flagship product, a dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with GPS and bidirectional RF telemetry link. -* [TeleMini](TeleMini/) -is a smaller dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with telemetry using only a -barometric pressure sensor +* [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 @@ -65,6 +85,12 @@ ideal altimeter for model rocket contests. 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: @@ -73,19 +99,12 @@ 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. -* [MegaDongle](MegaDongle/) -is a higher-performance alternative to [TeleDongle](TeleDongle/). - -* [TeleMega](TeleMega/) -is a high-end flight computer with 6 pyro channels, more and better sensors, -GPS, and a high performance bidirectional RF telemetry link. - * [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. -* [TeleBT](TeleBT) is a variation on [TeleDongle](TeleDongle/) that adds -[Bluetooth](http://www.bluetooth.com) as an alternative to USB. +* [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 @@ -103,6 +122,8 @@ 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/). +* [USBtrng](USBtrng) is a USB-attached True Random Number Generator + # [Documents](Documents) # # Hobby Rocketry # @@ -115,7 +136,8 @@ 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 -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.
To find more information about the rockets Bdale and his son have built, see [Garbee Rockets](http://www.gag.com/rockets). @@ -151,9 +173,8 @@ 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 -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! ---