X-Git-Url: https://git.gag.com/?a=blobdiff_plain;f=index.mdwn;h=7c6fc9d8f54dcfd334327229f4f5c6ef9ce461b8;hb=0feb9a38b1c539130f10ed736914f0859474a772;hp=7a184cb6fa4fa934c616160807914b4d23f597b2;hpb=b86c46b36e3d6515911f6be22235a66d18477f92;p=web%2Faltusmetrum diff --git a/index.mdwn b/index.mdwn index 7a184cb..7c6fc9d 100644 --- a/index.mdwn +++ b/index.mdwn @@ -1,5 +1,7 @@ ![Altus Metrum Logo](logo.png) + + Open hardware and software designs for high powered model rocketry by [Bdale Garbee](http://gag.com/~bdale) and @@ -15,40 +17,93 @@ or compatible licenses. # [Latest News](News) # +# Download the latest [AltOS](AltOS/) software version # + # 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 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). +Altus Metrum products are available directly from +[Bdale's web store](https://shop.gag.com), and from these distributors: -# Projects # + * 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. +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! + +* [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. + +The following products will be available soon: + +* [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. * [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 +# 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. -* [LipoCharger](LipoCharger/) -is a standalone battery charger for the Lithium Polymer batteries used in -Altus Metrum products. +* [MegaDongle](MegaDongle/) +is a supposedly-higher-performance alternative to [TeleDongle](TeleDongle/). + +* [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. + +* [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. @@ -57,12 +112,12 @@ that adds 8 additional pyro channels. [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/). +* [TeleShield](TeleShield/) is an [Arduino](http://arduino.cc) radio shield. -* [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. +* [TeleTerra](TeleTerra) is a hand-held ground station for use with +[TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/) and [TeleMini](TeleMini/). + +# [Documents](Documents) # # Hobby Rocketry # @@ -101,9 +156,10 @@ 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. +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!