From 3e7491b6bc27db64209ae1f351304b96306aaaed Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Bdale Garbee Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2014 08:42:20 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] reduce the number of lies in the TeleGPS text --- TeleGPS/index.mdwn | 20 ++++++++------------ 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) diff --git a/TeleGPS/index.mdwn b/TeleGPS/index.mdwn index e9798a9..7af11f7 100644 --- a/TeleGPS/index.mdwn +++ b/TeleGPS/index.mdwn @@ -1,16 +1,15 @@ # TeleGPS -This is a GPS-based position tracker and logger. - -TeleGPS is currently in development, with a handful of prototype -boards built. Production units will eventually be available from the -[Garbee and Garbee](https://shop.gag.com) web -store. +This is a GPS-based position tracker and logger. It uses the same GPS +receiver and similar radio to our flight computers, but does not include +pyro circuits. This allows the board to be small and light, so that it will +fit well anywhere you need a good GPS tracker. For the latest TeleGPS firmware and related ground station software, please visit the [AltOS](../AltOS) page on this site. -These are photos of our current prototype version: +These are photos of an earlier prototype version, the final boards are +slightly wider: @@ -23,7 +22,7 @@ These are photos of our current prototype version: * Offers custom digital telemetry, APRS and direction beacons * High-dynamics GPS receiver for accurate tracking * Uses 3.7V Lithium Polymer battery. -* 1.5 x 0.8 inch board designed to fit inside 24mm airframe coupler tube +* 1.5 x 1.0 inch board designed to fit inside 29mm airframe coupler tube * 2MB on-board data logging flash * Built-in USB connection for configuration, data download and battery charging @@ -62,7 +61,4 @@ in the project [hw/telegps](http://git.gag.com/?p=hw/telegps;a=summary). ## Future Plans ## -The GPS performance of the initial prototypes was disappointing. We're -evaluating different GPS antennas and board geometries to resolve that, and -expect at least one more prototype version will be required once we choose -the optimal combination. +We expect to have these for sale in late May 2014. -- 2.30.2