X-Git-Url: https://git.gag.com/?a=blobdiff_plain;f=index.mdwn;h=463dbcd771f27388af93ef40205d34bfe1214b2d;hb=8e83796559c02df9b9bcb7cefaac7cb9ffdfeedb;hp=ab43fc86d95943a1b49e03fe04d6982ad378ef82;hpb=e12e4fd662d71d9ff24d0c32a2bcfc9d6fde48f6;p=web%2Faltusmetrum diff --git a/index.mdwn b/index.mdwn index ab43fc8..463dbcd 100644 --- a/index.mdwn +++ b/index.mdwn @@ -19,8 +19,9 @@ or compatible licenses. # Hobby Rocketry # The motivation for the circuits and software you will find on this site is -our loosely-knit group's shared interest in hobby rocketry. Rather than -try to introduce the hobby to you here, we note that John Coker +our loosely-knit group's shared interest in hobby rocketry. This very brief +[Ted presentation by Steve Jurvetson](http://www.ted.com/talks/steve_jurvetson_on_model_rocketry.html) +quickly conveys at least part of why we do this. John Coker 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 @@ -40,8 +41,8 @@ various friends! # Projects # * [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/) -is our primary project, a dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with improved sensor -complement and bidirectional RF telemetry link. +is our primary project, a dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with +GPS and bidirectional RF telemetry link. * [TeleDongle](TeleDongle/) is a simple RF interface for use in ground stations interacting with rockets @@ -62,6 +63,15 @@ the set of hardware projects here. 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. +# Where to Buy # + +All Altus Metrum products are available from the +[Garbee and Garbee](http://auric.gag.com) web store. +[TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/) starter kits are also now available from +[Apogee Components](http://www.apogeerockets.com/Altus_Metrum_GPS.asp). + +# [Using Altus Metrum Products](Uses) # + # Participants # * [Bdale Garbee](http://gag.com/~bdale) @@ -76,9 +86,16 @@ 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. +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. And if you're a Facebook user, you +can join the [Altus Metrum](http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=341167482968) +Facebook group. + +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