X-Git-Url: https://git.gag.com/?a=blobdiff_plain;f=MicroPeak%2Findex.mdwn;h=248492866f98d2675a6c5125ba38b9e7aaed7356;hb=f4ddd64038456c4501adf091c569774364c9ca75;hp=dc88c846598b1a2af25465ff78101094fdd053ef;hpb=701911a0094595036223126ec0cde3ba76798830;p=web%2Faltusmetrum diff --git a/MicroPeak/index.mdwn b/MicroPeak/index.mdwn index dc88c84..2484928 100644 --- a/MicroPeak/index.mdwn +++ b/MicroPeak/index.mdwn @@ -4,13 +4,10 @@ # Introducing MicroPeak by AltusMetrum # Micropeak is a barometric logging altimeter for precision model -rocketry altitude measurements. +rocketry altitude measurements. - - -Production units are available from the -[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). @@ -31,6 +28,13 @@ 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. +MicroPeak is part of the larger [AltOS](/AltOS) suite of software, which also +includes a dedicated [TeleGPS](/TeleGPS) application. + +### Available Versions ### + +[[!inline pages="./releases/* and !*/Discussion and !*.sh and !*.html and !*.bz2 and !*.zip and !*.exe and !*.dmg" show="10" rss="no" raw="yes" ]] + ## Hardware Features ## * Measure ground pressure and peak altitude pressure. @@ -68,8 +72,8 @@ Here's a close-up view of the hardware * 512B EEPROM * SPI/I2C interface * [Measurement Specialties MS5607](http://www.meas-spec.com/product/t_product.aspx?id=8499) Micro Altimeter Module - * Wide range 120kPa to 1kPa (approximately -1500m to 31000m) - * High precision 2.4Pa resolution (approximately 20cm at sea level) + * Wide range — 120kPa to 1kPa (approximately -1500m to 31000m) + * High precision — 2.4Pa resolution (approximately 20cm at sea level) * Factory calibrated. * CR1025 Lithium Battery * 30mAh. Runs MicroPeak for more than 40 hours on the pad or in flight @@ -80,7 +84,7 @@ Here's a close-up view of the hardware * Written in C * Samples pressure every 96ms * Delay 30s after power-on to finish airframe prep - * Detect boost with 10m altitude change + * Detect boost with 30m altitude change * Exponential averaging filter to minimize transient effects. * Tools Used @@ -92,6 +96,3 @@ Here's a close-up view of the hardware * The software is licensed [GPL version 2](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html)
- -[[!inline pages="./releases/* and !*/Discussion and !*.html and !*.bz2 and !*.zip and !*.exe" show="10" rss="no" raw="yes" ]] -