From: Bdale Garbee Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:37:03 +0000 (-0600) Subject: rename MegaMetrum to TeleMega X-Git-Url: https://git.gag.com/?a=commitdiff_plain;h=3ac6e59b4b891fae6c8f45ae3dcfb2ffb9da7657;p=web%2Faltusmetrum rename MegaMetrum to TeleMega --- diff --git a/MegaMetrum.mdwn b/MegaMetrum.mdwn deleted file mode 100644 index 4a8acc8..0000000 --- a/MegaMetrum.mdwn +++ /dev/null @@ -1 +0,0 @@ -[[!map pages="MegaMetrum/* and ! MegaMetrum/*/*"]] diff --git a/MegaMetrum/index.mdwn b/MegaMetrum/index.mdwn deleted file mode 100644 index c14e47d..0000000 --- a/MegaMetrum/index.mdwn +++ /dev/null @@ -1,93 +0,0 @@ -# MegaMetrum - -This is a high-end recording dual-deploy altimeter for high power model -rocketry with integrated GPS and telemetry link. The features included -make MegaMetrum the ideal choice for complex projects including sustainers -on multi-stage projects. - -For the latest MegaMetrum firmware and related ground station software, please -visit the [AltOS](../AltOS) page on this site. - -These are photos of the first v0.1 prototype: - - - - -## Features ## - -### User View ### - -* Recording altimeter for high power model rocketry -* Supports dual deployment and additional pyro events (can fire 6 charges) -* 70cm ham-band transceiver for telemetry downlink -* Barometric pressure sensor good to 100k feet MSL -* 1-axis 105-g accelerometer for motor characterization -* 3-axis 18-g accelerometer for gyro calibration -* 3-axis 2000 deg/sec gyros -* 3-axis magnetic sensor -* On-board, integrated GPS receiver -* On-board non-volatile memory for flight data storage -* USB for power, configuration, and data recovery -* Integrated support for LiPo rechargeable batteries -* User choice of pyro battery configuration, can use primary LiPo or any - customer-chosen separate pyro battery up to 12 volts nominal. -* 3.25 x 1.25 inch board designed to fit inside 38mm airframe coupler tube - -### Developer View ### - -* Hardware Features of v0.1 - * ST Micros [STM32L151](http://www.st.com/internet/mcu/product/248821.jsp) ARM Cortex M3 based Microcontroller - * TI [CC1120](http://www.ti.com/product/cc1120) High Performance RF Transceiver for Narrowband Systems - * 150mA 3.3V LDO regulator - * [Winbond W25Q64CV](http://www.winbond.com/hq/enu/ProductAndSales/ProductLines/FlashMemory/SerialFlash/W25Q64CV.htm) serial flash memory - * [SkyTraq](http://www.skytraq.com.tw/) Venus634FLPx GPS receiver - * on-board [Taoglas AP.17A.01](http://www.taoglas.com/antennas/GPS_Antennas/Internal_GPS_-_Active_Patch_Modules/) - single-stage active patch antenna - * U.FL connector with 3.3V DC can be re-purposed for optional external amplified antennas - * async serial interface - * Measurement Specialties [MS5607](http://www.meas-spec.com/product/t_product.aspx?id=8499) Micro Altimeter Module - * Wide range — 120kPa to 1kPa (approximately -1500m to 31000m) - * High precision — 2.4Pa resolution (approximately 20cm at sea level) - * Factory calibrated. - * Freescale [MMA655x](http://www.freescale.com/webapp/sps/site/prod_summary.jsp?code=MMA65xx&fsrch=1&sr=1) Single Axis SPI Intertial Sensor - * +- 105g or 120g full-scale - * on-chip 12-bit digitizer - * Invensense [MPU-6000](http://invensense.com/mems/gyro/mpu6050.html) Six-Axis MEMS Motion Tracking Device - * tri-axis angular rate sensor up to 2000 degrees/second - * tri-axis accelerometer with +- 16g range - * three on-chip ADCs for true simultaneous sampling of all axes -* Software Features - * Written mostly in C with some ARM assembler - * Runs from on-chip flash, uses on-chip RAM, stores flight data to serial flash - * USB serial emulation for "console" interface -* Tools Used - * [gEDA](http://www.gpleda.org/) for schematic capture and PCB layout -* Licenses - * The hardware is licensed under the [TAPR](http://www.tapr.org) [Open Hardware License](http://www.tapr.org/ohl.html) - * The software is licensed [GPL version 2](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html) - -## Artifacts ## - -There is a single manual for MegaMetrum and most other Altus Metrum products, -which is available in [html](../AltOS/doc/altusmetrum.html) and -[pdf](../AltOS/doc/altusmetrum.pdf) formats. - -The hardware design current gEDA files are available from -[git.gag.com](http://git.gag.com) in the project -[hw/megametrum](http://git.gag.com/?p=hw/megametrum;a=summary). - -## Future Plans ## - -MegaMetrum v0.1 prototypes are working and flight testing is underway. This -version was shown publicly at NARCON 2013. - -Several changes to the hardware to improve performance and reliability -resulted in a v0.2 prototype version, however feedback from conversations at -NARCON caused us to sort of "skip" doing much with this version. - -As of late March 2013, we're waiting for v0.3 raw circuit boards to come back -from fab. These have an improved pyro control circuit and u-blox GPS -receiver. - -We hope to offer this product in time for the North American 2013 -flying season. diff --git a/MegaMetrum/v0.1.mdwn b/MegaMetrum/v0.1.mdwn deleted file mode 100644 index 850632e..0000000 --- a/MegaMetrum/v0.1.mdwn +++ /dev/null @@ -1 +0,0 @@ -[[!map pages="MegaMetrum/v0.1/* and ! 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MegaMetrum/*/*"]] diff --git a/TeleMega/index.mdwn b/TeleMega/index.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cde329f --- /dev/null +++ b/TeleMega/index.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,93 @@ +# TeleMega + +This is a high-end recording dual-deploy altimeter for high power model +rocketry with integrated GPS and telemetry link. The features included +make TeleMega the ideal choice for complex projects including sustainers +on multi-stage projects. + +For the latest TeleMega firmware and related ground station software, please +visit the [AltOS](../AltOS) page on this site. + +These are photos of the first v0.1 prototype: + + + + +## Features ## + +### User View ### + +* Recording altimeter for high power model rocketry +* Supports dual deployment and additional pyro events (can fire 6 charges) +* 70cm ham-band transceiver for telemetry downlink +* Barometric pressure sensor good to 100k feet MSL +* 1-axis 105-g accelerometer for motor characterization +* 3-axis 18-g accelerometer for gyro calibration +* 3-axis 2000 deg/sec gyros +* 3-axis magnetic sensor +* On-board, integrated GPS receiver +* On-board non-volatile memory for flight data storage +* USB for power, configuration, and data recovery +* Integrated support for LiPo rechargeable batteries +* User choice of pyro battery configuration, can use primary LiPo or any + customer-chosen separate pyro battery up to 12 volts nominal. +* 3.25 x 1.25 inch board designed to fit inside 38mm airframe coupler tube + +### Developer View ### + +* Hardware Features of v0.1 + * ST Micros [STM32L151](http://www.st.com/internet/mcu/product/248821.jsp) ARM Cortex M3 based Microcontroller + * TI [CC1120](http://www.ti.com/product/cc1120) High Performance RF Transceiver for Narrowband Systems + * 150mA 3.3V LDO regulator + * [Winbond W25Q64CV](http://www.winbond.com/hq/enu/ProductAndSales/ProductLines/FlashMemory/SerialFlash/W25Q64CV.htm) serial flash memory + * [SkyTraq](http://www.skytraq.com.tw/) Venus634FLPx GPS receiver + * on-board [Taoglas AP.17A.01](http://www.taoglas.com/antennas/GPS_Antennas/Internal_GPS_-_Active_Patch_Modules/) + single-stage active patch antenna + * U.FL connector with 3.3V DC can be re-purposed for optional external amplified antennas + * async serial interface + * Measurement Specialties [MS5607](http://www.meas-spec.com/product/t_product.aspx?id=8499) Micro Altimeter Module + * Wide range — 120kPa to 1kPa (approximately -1500m to 31000m) + * High precision — 2.4Pa resolution (approximately 20cm at sea level) + * Factory calibrated. + * Freescale [MMA655x](http://www.freescale.com/webapp/sps/site/prod_summary.jsp?code=MMA65xx&fsrch=1&sr=1) Single Axis SPI Intertial Sensor + * +- 105g or 120g full-scale + * on-chip 12-bit digitizer + * Invensense [MPU-6000](http://invensense.com/mems/gyro/mpu6050.html) Six-Axis MEMS Motion Tracking Device + * tri-axis angular rate sensor up to 2000 degrees/second + * tri-axis accelerometer with +- 16g range + * three on-chip ADCs for true simultaneous sampling of all axes +* Software Features + * Written mostly in C with some ARM assembler + * Runs from on-chip flash, uses on-chip RAM, stores flight data to serial flash + * USB serial emulation for "console" interface +* Tools Used + * [gEDA](http://www.gpleda.org/) for schematic capture and PCB layout +* Licenses + * The hardware is licensed under the [TAPR](http://www.tapr.org) [Open Hardware License](http://www.tapr.org/ohl.html) + * The software is licensed [GPL version 2](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html) + +## Artifacts ## + +There is a single manual for TeleMega and most other Altus Metrum products, +which is available in [html](../AltOS/doc/altusmetrum.html) and +[pdf](../AltOS/doc/altusmetrum.pdf) formats. + +The hardware design current gEDA files are available from +[git.gag.com](http://git.gag.com) in the project +[hw/telemega](http://git.gag.com/?p=hw/telemega;a=summary). + +## Future Plans ## + +TeleMega v0.1 prototypes are working and flight testing is underway. This +version was shown publicly at NARCON 2013. + +Several changes to the hardware to improve performance and reliability +resulted in a v0.2 prototype version, however feedback from conversations at +NARCON caused us to sort of "skip" doing much with this version. + +As of late March 2013, we're waiting for v0.3 raw circuit boards to come back +from fab. These have an improved pyro control circuit and u-blox GPS +receiver. + +We hope to offer this product in time for the North American 2013 +flying season. diff --git a/TeleMega/v0.1.mdwn b/TeleMega/v0.1.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 0000000..850632e --- /dev/null +++ b/TeleMega/v0.1.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +[[!map pages="MegaMetrum/v0.1/* and ! 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