X-Git-Url: https://git.gag.com/?a=blobdiff_plain;f=index.mdwn;h=7a184cb6fa4fa934c616160807914b4d23f597b2;hb=2d4c1754d7cfe52238d3bd939f6c1c7ea8d86803;hp=c36f5d292ac3820cc19060a12ad87db15df1316a;hpb=9accde1e3b488a1f0eef34d79f0f71b3822afb72;p=web%2Faltusmetrum diff --git a/index.mdwn b/index.mdwn index c36f5d2..7a184cb 100644 --- a/index.mdwn +++ b/index.mdwn @@ -1,10 +1,9 @@ ![Altus Metrum Logo](logo.png) -This is the site where +Open hardware and software designs +for high powered model rocketry by [Bdale Garbee](http://gag.com/~bdale) and -[Keith Packard](http://keithp.com/keithp) -document our work on open hardware and software designs for -high powered model rocketry avionics solutions. +[Keith Packard](http://keithp.com/keithp).

All hardware designs on this site are licensed under the [TAPR](http://www.tapr.org/) @@ -20,35 +19,14 @@ or compatible licenses. 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). - -# 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. 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 -process of [certification](http://keithp.com/rockets/certification/) to -fly high power rockets. -

-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 -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! +store. [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/) starter kits are also available from +[Apogee Components](http://www.apogeerockets.com/Altus_Metrum_GPS.asp) +and [Australian Rocketry](http://www.ausrocketry.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=111&products_id=4302). # Projects # * [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/) -is our primary project, a dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with +is our flagship product, a dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with GPS and bidirectional RF telemetry link. * [TeleDongle](TeleDongle/) @@ -56,20 +34,58 @@ 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. +* [TeleMini](TeleMini/) +is a smaller dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with telemetry using only a +barometric pressure sensor + +* [TeleNano](TeleNano/) +is a tiny rocketry altimeter with telemetry using only a barometric +pressure sensor + * [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/). +* [LipoCharger](LipoCharger/) +is a standalone battery charger for the Lithium Polymer batteries used in +Altus Metrum products. + +* [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. * [TeleTerra](TeleTerra) is a planned hand-held ground station for use with [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/). -* [AltusMetrum](AltusMetrum/) +* [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. +# 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. 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 +process of [certification](http://keithp.com/rockets/certification/) to +fly high power rockets. +

+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. 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 +Keith and other friends! + # [Using Altus Metrum Products](Uses) # # [Presentations](talks) # @@ -99,6 +115,12 @@ to decide which is better, comments welcome!) and buy a t-shirt or sticker! --- +![United States flag](USflag.png) +Altus Metrum products are designed and manufactured in the +United States of America. + +--- + This site is powered by [ikiwiki](http://ikiwiki.info), and hosted by [Garbee and Garbee](http://www.gag.com) using [Debian GNU/Linux](http://www.debian.org)