All hardware designs on this site are licensed under the [TAPR](http://www.tapr.org/) @@ -19,58 +21,67 @@ 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 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). +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. -# Hobby Rocketry # +# Download the latest [AltOS](AltOS/) software version # -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! +# Products # -# Projects # +These products are all available for purchase: * [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. +* [TeleMini](TeleMini/) +is a smaller dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with telemetry using only a +barometric pressure sensor + * [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. -* [TeleMini](TeleMini/) -is a smaller dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with telemetry using only a -barometric pressure sensor +* [LipoCharger](LipoCharger/) +is a standalone battery charger for the Lithium Polymer batteries used in +Altus Metrum products. -* [TeleNano](TeleNano/) -is a tiny rocketry altimeter with telemetry using only a barometric -pressure sensor +* [MicroPeak](MicroPeak/) +is a rocket altimeter that is both precise and tiny, designed to be the +ideal altimeter for model rocket contests. + +# 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 higher-performance alternative to [TeleDongle](TeleDongle/). + +* [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. + +* [MicroPeak USB Interface](MicroPeakUSB/) +provides an interface between [MicroPeak](MicroPeak/) and USB to +download flight log data. + +* [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 * [TelePyro](TelePyro/) is a companion board for [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/) that adds 8 additional pyro channels. @@ -79,12 +90,32 @@ 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/). + +# 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) # @@ -101,9 +132,10 @@ 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!