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 Open hardware and software designs 
 for high powered model rocketry by
 
 Open hardware and software designs 
 for high powered model rocketry by

-[Bdale Garbee](http://gag.com/~bdale) and 
+[Bdale Garbee](http://gag.com/bdale) and 

 [Keith Packard](http://keithp.com/keithp).
 <p>
 [Keith Packard](http://keithp.com/keithp).
 <p>

-All hardware designs on this site are licensed under the 
-[TAPR](http://www.tapr.org/)
-[Open Hardware License](http://www.tapr.org/ohl.html), 
-and all the software is under the 
-[GNU](http://www.gnu.org/)
-[General Public License, version 2](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html)
-or compatible licenses.
+Bdale and Keith share a strong commitment to
+[Free Software](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software), and as long time
+contributors to the [Debian](https://www.debian.org/) project are fully
+committed to the 
+[Debian Social Contract](https://www.debian.org/social_contract).  In the
+context of what you find here, this translates into an absolute commitment 
+to respect user freedom:
+<ul>
+<li> all of our hardware designs are licensed under the 
+     [TAPR](http://www.tapr.org/) 
+     [Open Hardware License](http://www.tapr.org/ohl.html) 
+</li>
+<li> all of our software is under the [GNU](http://www.gnu.org/)
+     [General Public License](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/#GPL) or 
+     compatible licenses. 
+</li>
+<li> all of our design tools and the software we use to run our business
+     is also Free Software
+</li>
+</ul>
+<p>
+Bdale's online store has a form you can use to 
+[contact us](http://shop.gag.com/contacts/).
+
+# Download the latest [AltOS](AltOS/) software version #

 
 # [Latest News](News) #
 
 
 # [Latest News](News) #
 

-# Where to Buy #
+# Where to Buy the Hardware #

 
 

-All Altus Metrum products are available from the 
-[Garbee and Garbee](http://auric.gag.com) web 
-store.  Additionally, starter kits are available from our distributors, 
-including [Apogee Components](http://www.apogeerockets.com),
-[Australian Rocketry](http://www.ausrocketry.com), and 
-[Aerospace Education](http://www.rockets.co.nz) in New Zealand.
+Altus Metrum products are available directly from 
+[Bdale's web store](https://shop.gag.com), and from these distributors:

 
 

-# Download the latest [AltOS](AltOS/) software version #
+  * United States
+    * [AMWPro-X](http://amwprox.com)
+    * [Apogee Components](http://www.apogeerockets.com)
+    * [Bay Area Rocketry](http://bayarearocketry.com)
+    * [Chris' Rocket Supplies](http://csrocketry.com)
+    * [Science Education Center](http://sciedcenter.com/)
+  * Australia
+    * [Australian Rocketry](http://www.ausrocketry.com)
+  * Italy
+    * [SierraFoxHobbies](http://www.sierrafoxhobbies.com)
+  * New Zealand
+    * [Reliable Rocketry](https://sites.google.com/view/reliable-rocketry/altus-metrum-in-new-zealand)
+
+For ChaosKey, there is a distributor in Europe:
+
+  * [Vikings GmbH](https://store.vikings.net)

 
 # Products #
 
 
 # Products #
 

-These products are all available for purchase:
+These products are available for purchase:

 
 * [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/) 
 
 * [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/) 

-is our flagship product, a dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with
-GPS and bidirectional RF telemetry link.
+was our original (and still our most popular!) product, a dual-deploy rocketry 
+altimeter with GPS and RF telemetry link.
+
+* [TeleMega](TeleMega/)
+is a high-end flight computer with 6 pyro channels, tilt limits, more and 
+better sensors, GPS, and RF telemetry link.

 
 * [TeleMini](TeleMini/)
 
 * [TeleMini](TeleMini/)

-is a smaller dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with telemetry using only a 
+is our smallest dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with telemetry using only a 

 barometric pressure sensor
 
 barometric pressure sensor
 

+* [EasyMega](EasyMega/)
+is a high-end flight computer with 6 pyro channels, tilt limits, etc.  The
+design is essentially identical to [TeleMega](TeleMega/), but without the 
+GPS receiver and radio telemetry link.
+
+* [EasyMini](EasyMini/)
+is a small, low-cost, dual-deploy rocketry altimeter using just a barometry
+pressure sensor.
+

 * [TeleDongle](TeleDongle/) 
 * [TeleDongle](TeleDongle/) 

-is a simple RF interface for use in ground stations interacting with rockets
-using [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/).  It may also be useful as a generic RF
-interface for other microcontroller systems.
+is a simple USB to RF interface for use in ground stations interacting with 
+rockets using any of our products with RF telemetry.
+
+* [TeleBT](TeleBT) is a variation on [TeleDongle](TeleDongle/) that adds
+[Bluetooth](http://www.bluetooth.com) as an alternative to USB.  Particularly
+useful with the [AltosDroid](http://www.altusmetrum.org/AltosDroid/) app for 
+Android devices, or the compatible iOS application available for sale from
+our friends at [Iron Sheep Productions](http://altosui.ironsheep.biz/).
+
+* [TeleGPS](TeleGPS/)
+is a GPS tracker and logger.
+
+* [TeleLaunch](TeleLaunch/)
+is a wireless launch control system capable of operating up to 792 pads.

 
 * [LipoCharger](LipoCharger/) 
 is a standalone battery charger for the Lithium Polymer batteries used in
 
 * [LipoCharger](LipoCharger/) 
 is a standalone battery charger for the Lithium Polymer batteries used in


@@ -53,6 +106,13 @@ Altus Metrum products.
 is a rocket altimeter that is both precise and tiny, designed to be the 
 ideal altimeter for model rocket contests.
 
 is a rocket altimeter that is both precise and tiny, designed to be the 
 ideal altimeter for model rocket contests.
 

+* [MicroPeak USB Interface](MicroPeakUSB/)
+provides an interface between [MicroPeak](MicroPeak/) and USB to
+download flight log data.
+
+* [ChaosKey](ChaosKey/)
+is a true hardware random number generator that connects over USB.
+

 # Projects #
 
 These are projects we're working on that may become products someday:
 # Projects #
 
 These are projects we're working on that may become products someday:


@@ -61,19 +121,21 @@ These are projects we're working on that may become products someday:
 is the name of the firmware and related utilities that Keith maintains for
 the set of hardware projects here.
 
 is the name of the firmware and related utilities that Keith maintains for
 the set of hardware projects here.
 

-* [MegaDongle](MegaDongle/)
-is a higher-performance alternative to [TeleDongle](TeleDongle/).
+* [AltosDroid](AltosDroid/) 
+is the name of our Android app based on AltOS.
+
+* [EasyMotor](EasyMotor/) 
+is an in-flight data logger for research motor characterization.

 
 

-* [MegaMetrum](MegaMetrum/)
-is a high-end flight computer with 6 pyro channels, more and better sensors,
-GPS, and a high performance bidirectional RF telemetry link.
+* [EasyTimer](EasyTimer/) 
+is a timer-based 2-channel pyro controller with tilt limits

 
 * [OpenAlt](OpenAlt/)
 was Bdale's original project here, a dual-deploy rocketry altimeter.  One 
 
 * [OpenAlt](OpenAlt/)
 was Bdale's original project here, a dual-deploy rocketry altimeter.  One 

-prototype was built, but never flown.  This project is now indefinitely on hold.
+prototype was built, but never flown.

 
 

-* [TeleBT](TeleBT) is a variation on [TeleDongle](TeleDongle/) that adds
-[Bluetooth](http://www.bluetooth.com) as an alternative to USB.
+* [TeleStatic](TeleStatic/)
+is a wireless system for operating rocket motor test stands.

 
 * [TeleNano](TeleNano/)
 is a tiny rocketry altimeter with telemetry using only a barometric 
 
 * [TeleNano](TeleNano/)
 is a tiny rocketry altimeter with telemetry using only a barometric 


@@ -91,6 +153,9 @@ analog sensor input, and 5 general purpose I/O lines.
 * [TeleTerra](TeleTerra) is a hand-held ground station for use with 
 [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/) and [TeleMini](TeleMini/).
 
 * [TeleTerra](TeleTerra) is a hand-held ground station for use with 
 [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/) and [TeleMini](TeleMini/).
 

+# [Documents](Documents) #
+# [Awards and Recognition](awards) #
+

 # Hobby Rocketry #
 
 The motivation for the circuits and software you will find on this site is
 # Hobby Rocketry #
 
 The motivation for the circuits and software you will find on this site is


@@ -101,7 +166,8 @@ has published an excellent
 [overview of hobby rocketry](http://www.jcrocket.com/welcome.shtml) 
 on his web site.  Keith has also put together some useful notes about the 
 process of [certification](http://keithp.com/rockets/certification/) to
 [overview of hobby rocketry](http://www.jcrocket.com/welcome.shtml) 
 on his web site.  Keith has also put together some useful notes about the 
 process of [certification](http://keithp.com/rockets/certification/) to

-fly high power rockets.
+fly high power rockets.  And thanks to Maddie for pointing out the paghes that 
+[Lisa Richards](http://www.mapcon.com/model-rocket-maintenance-technology) maintains.

 <p>
 To find more information about the rockets Bdale and his son have built, see
 [Garbee Rockets](http://www.gag.com/rockets).
 <p>
 To find more information about the rockets Bdale and his son have built, see
 [Garbee Rockets](http://www.gag.com/rockets).


@@ -137,9 +203,8 @@ Our main projects include radio links.  If you don't already have one,
 getting an [Amateur Radio](./Radio) license would be a good thing to do!
 
 And if you just can't wait to show your support for our efforts, visit
 getting an [Amateur Radio](./Radio) license would be a good thing to do!
 
 And if you just can't wait to show your support for our efforts, visit

-our [Cafe Press Logo Shop](http://cafepress.com/altusmetrum) or our
-[Printfection Logo Shop](http://printfection.com/altusmetrum) (we're trying
-to decide which is better, comments welcome!) and buy a t-shirt or sticker!
+our [Cafe Press Logo Shop](http://cafepress.com/altusmetrum) and buy a 
+t-shirt or sticker!

 
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