X-Git-Url: https://git.gag.com/?a=blobdiff_plain;f=TeleLaunch%2Findex.mdwn;h=0d217b910cfbe3994aa2f901e44008f986bc62bb;hb=9bed5c3b71410dfa7a3a2fc1d855d144e22edcce;hp=c72fec6883523cda1e508008ceb7816045eb2fcc;hpb=174879e7889d3ecc6495a22e27390074f77ba945;p=web%2Faltusmetrum diff --git a/TeleLaunch/index.mdwn b/TeleLaunch/index.mdwn index c72fec6..0d217b9 100644 --- a/TeleLaunch/index.mdwn +++ b/TeleLaunch/index.mdwn @@ -2,61 +2,144 @@ # TeleLaunch — Multi-channel Wireless Launch Controller System # -TeleLaunch is secure radio-controlled rocket launch system capable of -operating up to 400 pads from a single controler. TeleLaunch consists -of two pieces, TeleLCO and TeleFire. +TeleLaunch is a secure radio-controlled rocket launch system capable of +operating up to 792 pads from a single controler. A typical TeleLaunch +system consists of one TeleLCO unit and one or more TeleFire units. -## TeleLCO ## +TeleLaunch uses a two-way digital radio communications system for +positive indication of all operations. The communications link is +secured with AES CBC-MAC to prevent accidental or intentional +operation from unauthorized transmitters. + +TeleLaunch operates in the 70cm amateur band at low power using +Altus Metrum's proven modulation and coding schem to avoid interference +with any rocketry electronics or other communication devices. + +All boards in the TeleLaunch system are easily configured using USB for +parameters like operating frequency, callsign, cryptographic key, and +in the case of pyro units the designated bank number. + +## Launch Control Products ## + +All TeleLCO devices in the TeleLaunch system are designed to use +a lithium polymer battery that can be recharged over USB. They support +distinct arm and fire switches, continuous indication of igniter +continuity, and have super-bright LED indicators for remote arming, +continuity, and RF link quality plus an audible indication of arming. -TeleLCO controls up to 100 TeleFire boxes and is powered by a -rechargable lithium polymer +### TeleLCO ### - * USB connection to charge battery. + - * Large 1.36 inch LCD display for selected pad +TeleLCO controls up to 99 TeleFire banks, comes packaged in a rugged +case, and is typically placed on a table for use by the designated LCO. - * Rotary knobs for pad selection + * Large 1.36 inch LCD display for selected bank and pad - * LED indicators for remote arming, continuity and RF quality + * Rotary knob for pad selection - * Arming switch and firing button + * Packaged in [Pelican 1170 orange box](https://www.pelican.com/us/en/product/cases/protector/1170) -Circuit diagrams and PCB layouts are provided here: +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. -[[!map pages="TeleLaunch/telelco-v0.2/* and ! TeleLaunch/telelco-v0.2/*/*"]] +The TeleLCO hardware design is available from +[git.gag.com](http://git.gag.com) in the project +[hw/telelco](http://git.gag.com/?p=hw/telelco;a=summary). -## TeleFire ## +For those who don't have ready access to the Lepton-EDA and pcb-rnd tool suites, +here are pdf snapshots of the files for PCB version 2.0 in more easily +readable form: -TeleFire has four igniter circuits, each of which uses a 70A -automotive relay to provide a low resistance path, high-current from -the power source to the igniter leads. TeleFire can be powered by any -10-15V supply, from 3-cell lithium polymer packs used in RC aircraft -to a 12V lead acid battery. +* [schematic](telelco-v2.0/telelco-sch.pdf) +* [pcb artwork](telelco-v2.0/telelco-pcb.pdf) + +## TeleFire Boxes ## + +Each TeleFire box in the TeleLaunch system uses FET technology for lowest +possible resistance paths, allowing maximum current to be reliably +delivered from the power source to the igniter leads. TeleFire boards can +be powered by any 10-15V supply, typically a 12V sealed lead acid +battery. + +Each board features: * Continuity Detection. Igniter continuity uses a low-current sensing system which sends only 100µA through the igniter to prevent false - ignition. The circuit also detects a shorted relay. + ignition. - * Local LED continuity, arming and RF quality indicators. + * Super-bright LEDs for continuity, arming and RF quality indicators. - * Strobe and Siren. TeleFire has two 12V medium current (5A) outputs - to drive a siren and strobe light when the launch system is armed + * Strobe and Siren. TeleFire boards have has two 12V medium current (5A) + outputs to drive a siren and strobe light when the launch system is armed and ready to fire. - * Local arming switch. A positive power switch shutting off the - igniters and relays prevents the LCO from engaging the firing - circuit. + * Local arming switch. When in the safe position, power is completely + disconnected from the igniter circuits to prevent any possibility + of the LCO accidentally engaging firing circuits during rocket + preparations at the pad. -Circuit diagrams and PCB layouts are provided here: +### TeleFireEight ### -[[!map pages="TeleLaunch/telefire-v0.2/* and ! TeleLaunch/telefire-v0.2/*/*"]] + -## Radio Communications ## +TeleFireEight has eight igniter circuits, making it ideal for use at +club launches. Larger clubs or launch site setups can use multiple +boards to organize the site into multiple banks with up to 8 rockets +each. -TeleLaunch uses a two-way digital radio communications system for -positive indication of all operations. The communications link is -secured with AES CBC-MAC to prevent accidental or intentional -operation from unauthorized transmitters. +For ease of use and quick reconfiguration, a simple DIP switch on the board +inside the ammo box is used to select any of the first 8 banks, which is more +than sufficient for most club needs. If all switches are off, the bank +number up to 99 configured over USB will be used instead. + +The above photo shows a fully packaged early production version, with integral +12 Ah sealed lead acid battery. There are another four pyro outlets on the +other side of the box, making the design ideal for placing in the middle of +an 8-rail bank. + +The TeleFireEight hardware design is available from +[git.gag.com](http://git.gag.com) in the project +[hw/telefireeight](http://git.gag.com/?p=hw/telefireeight;a=summary). + +For those who don't have ready access to the Lepton-EDA and pcb-rnd tool suites, +here are pdf snapshots of the files for PCB version 2 in more easily +readable form: + +* [schematic](telefireeight-v2/telefireeight-sch.pdf) +* [pcb artwork](telefireeight-v2/telefireeight-pcb.pdf) + +## Documentation ## + +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. + +A complete manual for the TeleLaunch system is available in +[html](../AltOS/doc/telelaunch.html) and [pdf](../AltOS/doc/telelaunch.pdf) +formats. + +## Software ## + +TeleLaunch firmware is part of the larger [AltOS](/AltOS) suite of +software. For now, configuration of frequencies, callsigns, and crypto +keys requires a laptop with terminal emulator and a USB cable, but we are +likely to produce an easier to use configuration program eventually. + +## Availability ## + +TeleLCO and TeleFireEight are now in production, and available for purchase +directly through the [Garbee and Garbee](https://shop.gag.com/telelaunch.html) +online store. + +## Licenses ## + +TeleLaunch hardware is licensed under the [TAPR](http://www.tapr.org) +[Open Hardware License](http://www.tapr.org/ohl.html) + +TeleLaunch software is licensed +[GPL version 2](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html) + +## [Future Products](futures.html) -TeleLaunch operates in the 70cm amateur band at 10mW to avoid -interference with any rocketry electronics.