From 2a0b641e4a35afde4bdbb48f9cd72a7b5f2cfee6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Bdale Garbee Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2013 07:49:21 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] a few updates in the future plans section --- MegaMetrum/index.mdwn | 19 ++++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/MegaMetrum/index.mdwn b/MegaMetrum/index.mdwn index fdb7691..c14e47d 100644 --- a/MegaMetrum/index.mdwn +++ b/MegaMetrum/index.mdwn @@ -29,7 +29,8 @@ These are photos of the first v0.1 prototype: * On-board non-volatile memory for flight data storage * USB for power, configuration, and data recovery * Integrated support for LiPo rechargeable batteries -* Uses LiPo to fire e-matches, can be factory modified to support separate pyro battery +* 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 ### @@ -77,12 +78,16 @@ The hardware design current gEDA files are available from ## Future Plans ## -MegaMetrum v0.1 prototypes are working and flight testing is underway. +MegaMetrum v0.1 prototypes are working and flight testing is underway. This +version was shown publicly at NARCON 2013. -We're making several changes to the hardware to improve performance and -reliability. As of early Jan 2013 we're waiting for the v0.2 raw boards -to come back from fab. +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. -No firm schedule for production and sale of MegaMetrum has been set yet, -but we hope to offer this product in time for the North American 2013 +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. -- 2.47.2