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@@ -7,71 +7,99 @@ for high powered model rocketry by
 [Bdale Garbee](http://gag.com/bdale) and 
 [Keith Packard](http://keithp.com/keithp).
 <p>
 [Bdale Garbee](http://gag.com/bdale) and 
 [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.
-
-# [Latest News](News) #
+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 #
 
 
 # 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:
 
   * United States
 
 Altus Metrum products are available directly from 
 [Bdale's web store](https://shop.gag.com), and from these distributors:
 
   * 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)
     * [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)
   * Australia
     * [Australian Rocketry](http://www.ausrocketry.com)
   * Italy
     * [SierraFoxHobbies](http://www.sierrafoxhobbies.com)

-  * Netherlands
-    * [Rebel Space](http://rebelspace.eu)

   * New Zealand
   * New Zealand

-    * [Aerospace Education](http://www.rockets.co.nz)
+    * [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 #
 
 These products are available for purchase:
 
 * [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/) 
 
 # Products #
 
 These products are available for purchase:
 
 * [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 
 
 * [TeleMega](TeleMega/)
 is a high-end flight computer with 6 pyro channels, tilt limits, more and 

-better sensors, GPS, and a high performance bidirectional RF telemetry link.
+better sensors, GPS, and RF telemetry link.
+
+* [TeleMini](TeleMini/)
+is our smallest dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with telemetry using only a 
+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.
+
+* [EasyTimer](EasyTimer/) 
+is a timer-based 2-channel pyro controller with tilt limits

 
 * [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.  Note that we don't actually 
-sell TeleDongle by itself, it is included in our 
-[Starter Pack](http://shop.gag.com/ground-stations/starter-pack.html) offering.
+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
 
 * [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!
+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/)
 
 * [TeleGPS](TeleGPS/)

-is a GPS tracker and logger using the uBlox Max 7Q GPS receiver for
-high dynamic performance and a combination digital/APRS transmitter.
-
-* [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.
+is a GPS tracker and logger.

 
 

-* [EasyMini](EasyMini/)
-is a small dual-deploy rocketry altimeter using the MS5607 barometry
-pressure sensor.
+* [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


@@ -85,11 +113,8 @@ ideal altimeter for model rocket contests.
 provides an interface between [MicroPeak](MicroPeak/) and USB to
 download flight log data.
 
 provides an interface between [MicroPeak](MicroPeak/) and USB to
 download flight log data.
 

-The following product is available in limited quantity from time to time:
-
-* [TeleMini](TeleMini/)
-is a smaller dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with telemetry using only a 
-barometric pressure sensor
+* [ChaosKey](ChaosKey/)
+is a true hardware random number generator that connects over USB.

 
 # Projects #
 
 
 # Projects #
 


@@ -99,12 +124,18 @@ 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.
 

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

 * [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.

 
 

-* [TeleLaunch](TeleLaunch/)
-is a wireless launch control system capable of operating up to 400 pads.
+* [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 


@@ -122,9 +153,8 @@ 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/).
 

-* [USBtrng](USBtrng) is a USB-attached True Random Number Generator
-

 # [Documents](Documents) #
 # [Documents](Documents) #

+# [Awards and Recognition](awards) #

 
 # Hobby Rocketry #
 
 
 # Hobby Rocketry #