X-Git-Url: https://git.gag.com/?a=blobdiff_plain;f=index.mdwn;h=815476207a25e43dff815384eb4ae27bd36f3a94;hb=12c480686ba74593186a48057e14a059b8beb30b;hp=481e3edb7a6d26b8a17efbb074d989d1704d40d8;hpb=c8707d1980df1f046fa65391b2954886ccfa2226;p=web%2Faltusmetrum diff --git a/index.mdwn b/index.mdwn index 481e3ed..8154762 100644 --- a/index.mdwn +++ b/index.mdwn @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ Open hardware and software designs for high powered model rocketry by -[Bdale Garbee](http://gag.com/~bdale) and +[Bdale Garbee](http://gag.com/bdale) and [Keith Packard](http://keithp.com/keithp).

All hardware designs on this site are licensed under the @@ -17,11 +17,12 @@ or compatible licenses. # [Latest News](News) # +# Download the latest [AltOS](AltOS/) software version # + # Where to Buy # -All Altus Metrum products are available direct from Bdale's -[Garbee and Garbee](http://auric.gag.com) web -store, and many are also available from these distributors: +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) @@ -29,27 +30,39 @@ store, and many are also available from these distributors: * [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) -# Download the latest [AltOS](AltOS/) software version # - # Products # -These products are all available for purchase: +These products are available for purchase: * [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/) is our flagship product, a dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with GPS and bidirectional RF telemetry link. -* [TeleMini](TeleMini/) -is a smaller dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with telemetry using only a -barometric pressure sensor +* [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 @@ -63,6 +76,16 @@ ideal altimeter for model rocket contests. 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 + # Projects # These are projects we're working on that may become products someday: @@ -71,20 +94,18 @@ 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. -* [MegaDongle](MegaDongle/) -is a higher-performance alternative to [TeleDongle](TeleDongle/). +* [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. -* [MegaMetrum](MegaMetrum/) -is a high-end flight computer with 6 pyro channels, more and better sensors, -GPS, and a high performance bidirectional RF telemetry link. +* [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. -* [TeleBT](TeleBT) is a variation on [TeleDongle](TeleDongle/) that adds -[Bluetooth](http://www.bluetooth.com) as an alternative to USB. - * [TeleNano](TeleNano/) is a tiny rocketry altimeter with telemetry using only a barometric pressure sensor @@ -101,6 +122,8 @@ 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/). +# [Documents](Documents) # + # Hobby Rocketry # The motivation for the circuits and software you will find on this site is