-All hardware designs on this site are licensed under the -[TAPR](http://www.tapr.org/) -[Open Hardware License](http://www.tapr.org/ohl.html), -and all the software is under the -[GNU](http://www.gnu.org/) -[General Public License, version 2](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html) -or compatible licenses. - -# [Latest News](News) # +Bdale and Keith share a strong commitment to +[Free Software](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software), and as long time +contributors to the [Debian](https://www.debian.org/) project are fully +committed to the +[Debian Social Contract](https://www.debian.org/social_contract). In the +context of what you find here, this translates into an absolute commitment +to respect user freedom: +
+Bdale's online store has a form you can use to +[contact us](http://shop.gag.com/contacts/). # Download the latest [AltOS](AltOS/) software version # -# Where to Buy # +# [Latest News](News) # + +# Where to Buy the Hardware # Altus Metrum products are available directly from [Bdale's web store](https://shop.gag.com), and from these distributors: * United States + * [AMWPro-X](http://amwprox.com) * [Apogee Components](http://www.apogeerockets.com) * [Bay Area Rocketry](http://bayarearocketry.com) * [Chris' Rocket Supplies](http://csrocketry.com) + * [Science Education Center](http://sciedcenter.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) + * [Reliable Rocketry](https://sites.google.com/view/reliable-rocketry/altus-metrum-in-new-zealand) + +For ChaosKey, there is a distributor in Europe: + + * [Vikings GmbH](https://store.vikings.net) # Products # @@ -49,6 +69,19 @@ GPS and bidirectional RF telemetry link. 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. +* [TeleMini](TeleMini/) +is a smaller dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with telemetry using only a +barometric pressure sensor + +* [EasyMega](EasyMega/) +is a high-end flight computer with 6 pyro channels, tilt limits, etc. The +design is essentially 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. + * [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 @@ -58,20 +91,16 @@ sell TeleDongle by itself, it is included in our * [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! +useful with the [AltosDroid](http://www.altusmetrum.org/AltosDroid/) app for +Android devices, or a compatible iOS application available for sale from +our friends at [Iron Sheep Productions](http://altosui.ironsheep.biz/). * [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. +* [TeleLaunch](TeleLaunch/) +is a wireless launch control system capable of operating up to 792 pads. * [LipoCharger](LipoCharger/) is a standalone battery charger for the Lithium Polymer batteries used in @@ -85,11 +114,8 @@ 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 +* [ChaosKey](ChaosKey/) +is a true hardware random number generator that connects over USB. # Projects # @@ -99,12 +125,21 @@ 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. +* [AltosDroid](AltosDroid/) +is the name of our Android app based on AltOS. + +* [EasyMotor](EasyMotor/) +is an in-flight data logger for research motor characterization. + +* [EasyTimer](EasyTimer/) +is a timer-based 2-channel pyro controller with tilt limits + * [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. +prototype was built, but never flown. -* [TeleLaunch](TeleLaunch/) -is a wireless launch control system capable of operating up to 400 pads. +* [TeleStatic](TeleStatic/) +is a wireless system for operating rocket motor test stands. * [TeleNano](TeleNano/) is a tiny rocketry altimeter with telemetry using only a barometric @@ -122,9 +157,8 @@ 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/). -* [ChaosKey](ChaosKey) is a USB-attached True Random Number Generator - # [Documents](Documents) # +# [Awards and Recognition](awards) # # Hobby Rocketry #