All hardware designs on this site are licensed under the [TAPR](http://www.tapr.org/) @@ -13,9 +14,120 @@ 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. - +
+Bdale's online store has a form you can use to +[contact us](http://shop.gag.com/contacts/). # [Latest News](News) # +# Download the latest [AltOS](AltOS/) software version # + +# Where to Buy # + +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) + * [Bay Area Rocketry](http://bayarearocketry.com) + * [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 + * [Aerospace Education](http://www.rockets.co.nz) + +# Products # + +These products are available for purchase: + +* [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/) +is our flagship product, a dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with +GPS and bidirectional RF telemetry link. + +* [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. 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 +Altus Metrum products. + +* [MicroPeak](MicroPeak/) +is a rocket altimeter that is both precise and tiny, designed to be the +ideal altimeter for model rocket contests. + +* [MicroPeak USB Interface](MicroPeakUSB/) +provides an interface between [MicroPeak](MicroPeak/) and USB to +download flight log data. + +* [ChaosKey](ChaosKey) is a USB-attached True Random Number Generator + +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: + +* [AltOS](AltOS/) +is the name of the firmware and related utilities that Keith maintains for +the set of hardware projects here. + +* [OpenAlt](OpenAlt/) +was Bdale's original project here, a dual-deploy rocketry altimeter. One +prototype was built, but never flown. + +* [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 +pressure sensor + +* [TelePyro](TelePyro/) is a companion board for [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/) +that adds 8 additional pyro channels. + +* [TeleScience](TeleScience/) is a companion board for +[TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/) that adds 12 channels of thermistor or generic +analog sensor input, and 5 general purpose I/O lines. + +* [TeleShield](TeleShield/) is an [Arduino](http://arduino.cc) radio shield. + +* [TeleTerra](TeleTerra) is a hand-held ground station for use with +[TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/) and [TeleMini](TeleMini/). + +# [Documents](Documents) # + # Hobby Rocketry # The motivation for the circuits and software you will find on this site is @@ -26,47 +138,20 @@ 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).
As Bdale and Robert became more experienced in the hobby and started to build and fly more sophisticated projects, we started to feel limited by the -existing electronics products available. AltusMetrum was Bdale's first +existing electronics products available. OpenAlt was Bdale's first attempt to address this situation with a completely open hardware and software design... other project have since followed, and it's cool to have help from -various friends! - -# Projects # +Keith and other friends! -* [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/) -is our primary project, a dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with improved sensor -complement and 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. - -* [AltOS](AltOS/) -is the name of the firmware and related utilities that Keith maintains for -the set of hardware projects here. - -* [TelePyro](TelePyro/) is a planned 8-channel pyro expansion board for -[TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/). - -* [TeleTerra](TeleTerra) is a planned hand-held ground station for use with -[TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/). - -* [AltusMetrum](AltusMetrum/) -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. - -# Participants # - -* [Bdale Garbee](http://gag.com/~bdale) -* [Keith Packard](http://keithp.com/keithp) +# [Using Altus Metrum Products](Uses) # # [Presentations](talks) # @@ -77,19 +162,27 @@ start. Finding a local [NAR Section](http://nar.org/NARsect.html) or [Tripoli](http://tripoli.org) Prefecture is a good idea, since you can learn a lot and see some great flights by showing up at a club launch. -As we make progress, you can read about it in our [News](News) feed. -We also hang out on IRC channel #altusmetrum on irc.oftc.net if you have -questions that aren't answered here. And if you're a Facebook user, you -can join the [Altus Metrum](http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=341167482968) -Facebook group. +As we make progress, you can read about it in our [News](News) feed. Feel +free to subscribe to our +[mailing list](http://lists.gag.com/mailman/listinfo/altusmetrum). We also +hang out on IRC channel #altusmetrum on irc.oftc.net if you have +questions that aren't answered here. You can also find us on +[Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=341167482968) +and on +[Google+](https://plus.google.com/109995815990298399569). 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! + +--- + + +Altus Metrum products are designed and manufactured in the +United States of America. ---