From: Bdale Garbee Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 17:36:08 +0000 (-0700) Subject: many more updates X-Git-Url: https://git.gag.com/?a=commitdiff_plain;h=d1839595a6221126d642a2fc4ce48c241041b300;p=web%2Faltusmetrum many more updates --- diff --git a/TeleLaunch/index.mdwn b/TeleLaunch/index.mdwn index fcc2e90..18da2e3 100644 --- a/TeleLaunch/index.mdwn +++ b/TeleLaunch/index.mdwn @@ -40,17 +40,9 @@ case, and is typically placed on a table for use by the designated LCO. * Packaged in [Pelican 1170 orange box](https://www.pelican.com/us/en/product/cases/protector/1170) -Note that while the photo of the prototype above gives a good feel for many -of the system features, production units will have several changes. We're -moving to a bright orange Pelican box, instead of separate knobs for bank -select and pad select there will be one knob with in-built push button, there -will be 8 continuity LEDs instead of 4, and the choice and placement of -switches is changing. - -In production versions, drag races are supported with a separate normal/drag -mode selection switch, drag mode LED, and select pushbutton. Channels that -are included in the current drag race selection have blinking continuity -indicators. +Drag races are supported with a separate normal/drag mode selection switch, +drag mode LED, and select pushbutton. Channels that are included in the +current drag race selection have blinking continuity indicators. The TeleLCO hardware design is available from [git.gag.com](http://git.gag.com) in the project @@ -164,20 +156,25 @@ The TeleFireEight hardware design is available from ## Documentation ## -Not written yet. +There's a cheat-sheat inside the lid of TeleLCO that has proven to be +completely sufficient for our prototype users to figure out and use the +system, but we do plan to eventually write a real manual. ## Software ## TeleLaunch firmware is part of the larger [AltOS](/AltOS) suite of -software. +software. For now, configuration of frequencies, callsigns, and crypto +keys requires a laptop with terminal emulator and a USB cable, but we plan +to produce an easier to use configuration program eventually. ## Availability ## -Several prototype systems have been built and successfully -deployed. Lessons learned from use of those systems are currently -being incorporated into new board revisions, and general availability -of the system for sale is expected in the first half of 2018. Watch -this space for updates on price and availability. +TeleLCO and TeleFireEight are now in production. TeleLCO is available now, +and TeleFireEight is anticipated to be ready to ship in February 2019. + +Prototypes of the other products in this family have been built, deployed, +and used successfully. Updates to the designs are underway and we hope to +have additional products available in 2019. ## Licenses ## diff --git a/index.mdwn b/index.mdwn index 76026dc..b501c31 100644 --- a/index.mdwn +++ b/index.mdwn @@ -30,11 +30,12 @@ to respect user freedom:

Bdale's online store has a form you can use to [contact us](http://shop.gag.com/contacts/). -# [Latest News](News) # # Download the latest [AltOS](AltOS/) software version # -# Where to Buy # +# [Latest News](News) # + +# Where to Buy the Hardware # Altus Metrum products are available directly from [Bdale's web store](https://shop.gag.com), and from these distributors: @@ -73,8 +74,8 @@ barometric pressure sensor * [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. +design is essentially 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