X-Git-Url: https://git.gag.com/?a=blobdiff_plain;f=MicroPeak%2Findex.mdwn;h=b98b8eb6f0861cfc6a1d2b29f317a23fc4d930d2;hb=4692989d1d0b04df591963596088f9c3d04f9f8a;hp=647f21e220591dcd0d4ac223d1ea6da1981d2316;hpb=d18756e69bd8941bf30f6f68f798e79729dd1187;p=web%2Faltusmetrum diff --git a/MicroPeak/index.mdwn b/MicroPeak/index.mdwn index 647f21e..b98b8eb 100644 --- a/MicroPeak/index.mdwn +++ b/MicroPeak/index.mdwn @@ -6,12 +6,12 @@ Micropeak is a peak-recording barometric altimeter for precision model rocketry altitude measurements. - + -Production units will be available from the -[Garbee and Garbee](http://auric.gag.com) web -store. +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) ## Documentation ## @@ -19,10 +19,27 @@ 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 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 ### + + * [Windows](releases/1.2/MicroPeak-Windows-1-1-9-3.exe) + * [Linux](releases/1.2/MicroPeak-Linux-1.1.9.3.tar.bz2) + * [Mac OS X](releases/1.2/MicroPeak-Mac-1.1.9.3.dmg) + ## Hardware Features ## * Measure ground pressure and peak altitude pressure. - * Blue LED blinks out maximum height in decimeters. + * Orange LED blinks out maximum height in decimeters. * 18mm x 14mm. 1.9g including battery. * Power switch. @@ -39,14 +56,14 @@ The CR1025 battery holder is mounted on the back side of the board, so there are MicroPeak includes an integrated battery holder on the back side of the circuit board. - + ## Developer View ## Here's a close-up view of the hardware - + * Hardware Features * [ATMEL ATtiny85](http://www.atmel.com/devices/attiny85.aspx) Microcontroller @@ -59,7 +76,8 @@ Here's a close-up view of the hardware * High precision — 2.4Pa resolution (approximately 20cm at sea level) * Factory calibrated. * CR1025 Lithium Battery - * 30mAh. Runs MicroPeak for 10 hours on the pad or in flight + * 30mAh. Runs MicroPeak for more than 40 hours on the pad or in flight + * [OSRAM LO T67K](http://catalog.osram-os.com/catalogue/catalogue.do?favOid=000000000002269f00090023&act=showBookmark) orange LED * Standard 6-pin AVR programming interface. * Software Features