All hardware designs on this site are licensed under the @@ -17,38 +17,80 @@ or compatible licenses. # [Latest News](News) # -# Where to Buy # +# Download the latest [AltOS](AltOS/) software version # -All Altus Metrum products are available from the -[Garbee and Garbee](http://auric.gag.com) web -store. Additionally, starter kits are available from our distributors, -including [Apogee Components](http://www.apogeerockets.com), -[Australian Rocketry](http://www.ausrocketry.com), and -[Aerospace Education](http://www.rockets.co.nz) in New Zealand. +# Where to Buy # -# Download the latest [AltOS](AltOS/) software version # +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 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! + +* [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. + +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: @@ -57,12 +99,16 @@ 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/). +* [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. -* [MicroPeak](MicroPeak/) -is a rocket altimeter that is both precise and tiny, designed to be the -ideal altimeter for model rocket contests. +* [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. @@ -71,21 +117,14 @@ 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. +* [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/). -* [TeleBT](TeleBT) is a variation on [TeleDongle](TeleDongle/) that adds -[Bluetooth](http://www.bluetooth.com) as an alternative to USB. - -* [TeleShield](TeleShield/) is an [Arduino](http://arduino.cc) radio shield. +* [USBtrng](USBtrng) is a USB-attached True Random Number Generator -* [TeleNano](TeleNano/) -is a tiny rocketry altimeter with telemetry using only a barometric -pressure sensor - -* [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. +# [Documents](Documents) # # Hobby Rocketry # @@ -97,7 +136,8 @@ 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). @@ -133,9 +173,8 @@ 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! ---