X-Git-Url: https://git.gag.com/?p=fw%2Faltos;a=blobdiff_plain;f=doc%2Fconfig-device.inc;h=5e3bdbf0b561b79bbbd704afbde1c47ab50566d4;hp=35848882b32bff54542ff87cc78661af4fcb904e;hb=HEAD;hpb=efd6cd5682be3d0cead71ecfa00f37428b64785f diff --git a/doc/config-device.inc b/doc/config-device.inc index 35848882..71ee1c4f 100644 --- a/doc/config-device.inc +++ b/doc/config-device.inc @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ ifdef::altusmetrum[] ==== Apogee Lockout - Apogee lockout is the number of seconds after boost + Apogee lockout is the number of seconds after launch where the flight computer will not fire the apogee charge, even if the rocket appears to be at apogee. This is often called 'Mach Delay', as it is @@ -35,6 +35,12 @@ ifdef::altusmetrum[] pressure increase, and so this setting should be left at the default value of zero to disable it. + [WARNING] + Firmware versions older than 1.8.6 have a + bug which resets the time since launch to zero each + time a motor starts burning. Update firmware to get + the correct behavior. + endif::altusmetrum[] ifdef::radio[] @@ -65,6 +71,11 @@ ifdef::radio[] flight. When disabled, the radio will not transmit anything during flight at all. + ==== Limit transmit to 10mW + + Reduces transmit power to no more than 10mW. This is + useful when operating under some UK radio regulations. + ==== Telemetry baud rate This sets the modulation bit rate for data @@ -84,7 +95,7 @@ ifdef::radio[] transmission is disabled. ifdef::altusmetrum[] This option is - available on TeleMetrum v2 and TeleMega + available on TeleMetrum v2 or newer and TeleMega boards. TeleMetrum v1 boards cannot transmit APRS packets. endif::altusmetrum[] @@ -112,6 +123,16 @@ ifdef::radio[] altitude with Compressed format. Test before you fly to see which to use. + ==== APRS Offset + + The delay from the top of the minute before sending + the first APRS packet of the minute. Coordinating + values for this parameter between multiple devices can + allow a single receiver to reliably receive APRS + packets from multiple devices. Note that this offset only + takes effect while the GPS signal is locked so that the + transmitting device knows the current time. + ==== Callsign This sets the call sign included in each @@ -155,7 +176,11 @@ ifdef::altusmetrum[] is fired first, followed after a two second delay by the 'main' channel. - ifdef::telemetrum,telemega,easymega[] + Separation & Apogee:: + This fires the 'main' channel when the first motor + burns out and fires the 'apogee' charge at apogee. + + ifdef::telemetrum,telemega,easymega,easytimer[] ==== Pad Orientation Because they include accelerometers, @@ -167,15 +192,16 @@ ifdef::altusmetrum[] with the antenna pointing aft instead. Antenna Up:: - In this mode, the antenna end of the flight - computer must point forward, in line with the - expected flight path. + In this mode, the antenna (or beeper, for devices + without an antenna) of the flight computer must point + forward, in line with the expected flight path. Antenna Down:: - In this mode, the antenna end of the flight - computer must point aft, in line with the - expected flight path. - endif::telemetrum,telemega,easymega[] + + In this mode, the antenna (or beeper, for devices + without an antenna) end of the flight computer must + point aft, in line with the expected flight path. + endif::telemetrum,telemega,easymega,easytimer[] ==== Beeper Frequency @@ -206,16 +232,32 @@ ifdef::telegps[] in the log. endif::telegps[] -ifdef::telemega,easymega[] +ifdef::telemega,easymega,easytimer,telemetrum[] + + ==== Calibrate Accelerometer + + This opens a separate window to recalibrate the + accelerometers. Follow the instructions, orienting the + flight computer with the antenna end, or end opposite + the screw terminals, in the case of EasyMega, first up + and then down. + + When the calibration is complete, return to the + Configure Altimeter window and save the new + calibration values. + +endif::telemega,easymega,easytimer,telemetrum[] + +ifdef::telemega,easymega,easytimer[] ==== Configure Pyro Channels .Additional Pyro Channel Configuration - image::configure-pyro.png[width="5.5in"] + image::configure-pyro.png[width=400] This opens a separate window to configure the - additional pyro channels available on TeleMega - and EasyMega. One column is presented for + additional pyro channels available on TeleMega, + EasyMega and EasyTimer. One column is presented for each channel. Each row represents a single parameter, if enabled the parameter must meet the specified test for the pyro channel to be @@ -240,6 +282,6 @@ ifdef::telemega,easymega[] configuration by pressing the 'Save' button in the main Configure Flight Computer window. - include::pyro-channels.raw[] + include::pyro-channels.adoc[] -endif::telemega,easymega[] +endif::telemega,easymega,easytimer[]