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-</h3></div><div><div class="author"><h3 class="author"><span class="firstname">Bdale</span> <span class="surname">Garbee</span></h3><code class="email"><<a class="email" href="mailto:bdale@gag.com">bdale@gag.com</a>></code></div></div><div><div class="author"><h3 class="author"><span class="firstname">Keith</span> <span class="surname">Packard</span></h3><code class="email"><<a class="email" href="mailto:keithp@keithp.com">keithp@keithp.com</a>></code></div></div><div><div class="author"><h3 class="author"><span class="firstname">Bob</span> <span class="surname">Finch</span></h3></div></div><div><div class="author"><h3 class="author"><span class="firstname">Anthony</span> <span class="surname">Towns</span></h3></div></div><div><p class="copyright">Copyright © 2016 Bdale Garbee and Keith Packard</p></div><div><div class="legalnotice"><a id="idm45
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contribution!</p><p>Have fun using these products, and we hope to meet all of you
out on the rocket flight line somewhere.</p><div class="blockquote"><blockquote class="blockquote"><div class="literallayout"><p>Bdale Garbee, KB0G<br />
NAR #87103, TRA #12201</p></div></blockquote></div><div class="blockquote"><blockquote class="blockquote"><div class="literallayout"><p>Keith Packard, KD7SQG<br />
-NAR #88757, TRA #12200</p></div></blockquote></div></div><div class="toc"><p><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p><dl class="toc"><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_introduction_and_overview">1. Introduction and Overview</a></span></dt><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_getting_started">2. Getting Started</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_batteries">2.1. Batteries</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_ground_station_hardware">2.2. Ground Station Hardware</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_linux_mac_windows_ground_station_software">2.3. Linux/Mac/Windows Ground Station Software</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_android_ground_station_software">2.4. Android Ground Station Software</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_using_altus_metrum_hardware">3. Using Altus Metrum Hardware</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_wiring_and_electrical_interference">3.1. Wiring and Electrical Interference</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_hooking_up_lithium_polymer_batteries">3.2. Hooking Up Lithium Polymer Batteries</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_hooking_up_pyro_charges">3.3. Hooking Up Pyro Charges</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_hooking_up_a_power_switch">3.4. Hooking Up a Power Switch</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_understanding_beeps">3.5. Understanding Beeps</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_turning_on_the_power">3.6. Turning On the Power</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_an_external_active_switch_circuit">3.7. Using an External Active Switch Circuit</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_a_separate_pyro_battery">3.8. Using a Separate Pyro Battery</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_a_different_kind_of_battery">3.9. Using a Different Kind of Battery</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_telemetrum">4. TeleMetrum</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_telemetrum_screw_terminals">4.1. TeleMetrum Screw Terminals</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_a_separate_pyro_battery_with_telemetrum">4.2. Using a Separate Pyro Battery with TeleMetrum</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_an_active_switch_with_telemetrum">4.3. Using an Active Switch with TeleMetrum</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_telemini_v1_0">5. TeleMini v1.0</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_telemini_v1_0_screw_terminals">5.1. TeleMini v1.0 Screw Terminals</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_a_separate_pyro_battery_with_telemini_v1_0">5.2. Using a Separate Pyro Battery with TeleMini v1.0</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_an_active_switch_with_telemini_v1_0">5.3. Using an Active Switch with TeleMini v1.0</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_easymini">6. EasyMini</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_easymini_screw_terminals">6.1. EasyMini Screw Terminals</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_connecting_a_battery_to_easymini">6.2. Connecting A Battery To EasyMini</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_charging_lithium_batteries">6.3. Charging Lithium Batteries</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_a_separate_pyro_battery_with_easymini">6.4. Using a Separate Pyro Battery with EasyMini</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_an_active_switch_with_easymini">6.5. Using an Active Switch with EasyMini</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_telemega">7. TeleMega</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_telemega_screw_terminals">7.1. TeleMega Screw Terminals</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_a_separate_pyro_battery_with_telemega">7.2. Using a Separate Pyro Battery with TeleMega</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_only_one_battery_with_telemega">7.3. Using Only One Battery With TeleMega</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_an_active_switch_with_telemega">7.4. Using an Active Switch with TeleMega</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_easymega">8. EasyMega</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_easymega_screw_terminals">8.1. EasyMega Screw Terminals</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_a_separate_pyro_battery_with_easymega">8.2. Using a Separate Pyro Battery with EasyMega</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_only_one_battery_with_easymega">8.3. Using Only One Battery With EasyMega</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_an_active_switch_with_easymega">8.4. Using an Active Switch with EasyMega</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_installation">9. Installation</a></span></dt><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_using_altus_metrum_products">10. Using Altus Metrum Products</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_being_legal">10.1. Being Legal</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_in_the_rocket">10.2. In the Rocket</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_on_the_ground">10.3. On the Ground</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_data_analysis">10.4. Data Analysis</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_future_plans">10.5. Future Plans</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_altosui">11. AltosUI</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_monitor_flight">11.1. Monitor Flight</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_launch_pad">11.1.1. Launch Pad</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_ascent">11.1.2. Ascent</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_descent">11.1.3. Descent</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_landed">11.1.4. Landed</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_table">11.1.5. Table</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_site_map">11.1.6. Site Map</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_igniter">11.1.7. Igniter</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_save_flight_data">11.2. Save Flight Data</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_replay_flight">11.3. Replay Flight</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_graph_data">11.4. Graph Data</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_flight_graph">11.4.1. Flight Graph</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configure_graph">11.4.2. Configure Graph</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_flight_statistics">11.4.3. Flight Statistics</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_map">11.4.4. Map</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_export_data">11.5. Export Data</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_comma_separated_value_format">11.5.1. Comma Separated Value Format</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_keyhole_markup_language_for_google_earth">11.5.2. Keyhole Markup Language (for Google Earth)</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configure_altimeter">11.6. Configure Altimeter</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_main_deploy_altitude">11.6.1. Main Deploy Altitude</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_apogee_delay">11.6.2. Apogee Delay</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_apogee_lockout">11.6.3. Apogee Lockout</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_frequency">11.6.4. Frequency</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_rf_calibration">11.6.5. RF Calibration</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_telemetry_rdf_aprs_enable">11.6.6. Telemetry/RDF/APRS Enable</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_telemetry_baud_rate">11.6.7. Telemetry baud rate</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_aprs_interval">11.6.8. APRS Interval</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_aprs_ssid">11.6.9. APRS SSID</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_aprs_format">11.6.10. APRS Format</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_callsign">11.6.11. Callsign</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_maximum_flight_log_size">11.6.12. Maximum Flight Log Size</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_ignitor_firing_mode">11.6.13. Ignitor Firing Mode</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_pad_orientation">11.6.14. Pad Orientation</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_beeper_frequency">11.6.15. Beeper Frequency</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_logging_trigger_motion">11.6.16. Logging Trigger Motion</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_position_reporting_interval">11.6.17. Position Reporting Interval</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configure_pyro_channels">11.6.18. Configure Pyro Channels</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configure_altosui">11.7. Configure AltosUI</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_voice_settings">11.7.1. Voice Settings</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_log_directory">11.7.2. Log Directory</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_callsign_2">11.7.3. Callsign</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_imperial_units">11.7.4. Imperial Units</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_serial_debug">11.7.5. Serial Debug</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_font_size">11.7.6. Font size</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_look_amp_feel">11.7.7. Look & feel</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_menu_position">11.7.8. Menu position</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_map_cache_size">11.7.9. Map Cache Size</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_manage_frequencies">11.7.10. Manage Frequencies</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configure_groundstation">11.8. Configure Groundstation</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_frequency_2">11.8.1. Frequency</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_rf_calibration_2">11.8.2. RF Calibration</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_telemetry_rate">11.8.3. Telemetry Rate</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_flash_image">11.9. Flash Image</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_fire_igniter">11.10. Fire Igniter</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_scan_channels">11.11. Scan Channels</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_load_maps">11.12. Load Maps</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_monitor_idle">11.13. Monitor Idle</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_altosdroid">12. AltosDroid</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_installing_altosdroid">12.1. Installing AltosDroid</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_charging_telebt_battery">12.2. Charging TeleBT Battery</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_connecting_to_telebt_over_bluetooth">12.3. Connecting to TeleBT over Bluetooth™</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_connecting_to_teledongle_or_telebt_over_usb">12.4. Connecting to TeleDongle or TeleBT over USB</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_
configuring_altosdroid">12.5. Configuring AltosDroid</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosdroid_flight_monitoring">12.6. AltosDroid Flight Monitoring</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_pad">12.7. Pad</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_flight">12.8. Flight</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_recover">12.9. Recover</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_map_2">12.10. Map</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_downloading_flight_logs">12.11. Downloading Flight Logs</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_system_operation">A. System Operation</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_firmware_modes">A.1. Firmware Modes</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_gps">A.2. GPS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_controlling_an_altimeter_over_the_radio_link">A.3. Controlling An Altimeter Over The Radio Link</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_ground_testing">A.4. Ground Testing</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_radio_link">A.5. Radio Link</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_aprs">A.6. APRS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configurable_parameters">A.7. Configurable Parameters</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_handling_precautions">B. Handling Precautions</a></span></dt><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_updating_device_firmware">C. Updating Device Firmware</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_updating_telemega_telemetrum_v2_easymega_easymini_or_teledongle_v3_firmware">C.1. Updating TeleMega, TeleMetrum v2, EasyMega, EasyMini or TeleDongle v3 Firmware</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_recovering_from_self_flashing_failure">C.1.1. Recovering From Self-Flashing Failure</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_pair_programming">C.2. Pair Programming</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_updating_telemetrum_v1_x_firmware">C.2.1. Updating TeleMetrum v1.x Firmware</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_updating_telemini_firmware">C.2.2. Updating TeleMini Firmware</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_updating_teledongle_v0_2_firmware">C.2.3. Updating TeleDongle v0.2 Firmware</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_flight_data_recording">D. Flight Data Recording</a></span></dt><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_altus_metrum_hardware_specifications">E. Altus Metrum Hardware Specifications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_release_notes">F. Release Notes</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_6_2">F.1. Release Notes for Version 1.6.2</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos">F.1.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications">F.1.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_documentation">F.1.3. Documentation</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_6_1">F.2. Release Notes for Version 1.6.1</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_2">F.2.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_2">F.2.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosdroid_2">F.2.3. AltosDroid</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_6">F.3. Release Notes for Version 1.6</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_3">F.3.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_3">F.3.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_5">F.4. Release Notes for Version 1.5</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_4">F.4.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_4">F.4.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_4_2">F.5. Release Notes for Version 1.4.2</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_5">F.5.1. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_4_1">F.6. Release Notes for Version 1.4.1</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_6">F.6.1. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications:</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_4">F.7. Release Notes for Version 1.4</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_5">F.7.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_application">F.7.2. AltosUI Application</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_telegps_application">F.7.3. TeleGPS Application</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_documentation_2">F.7.4. Documentation</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_3_2">F.8. Release Notes for Version 1.3.2</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_6">F.8.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_application_2">F.8.2. AltosUI Application</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_3_1">F.9. Release Notes for Version 1.3.1</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_7">F.9.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_application_3">F.9.2. AltosUI Application</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_3">F.10. Release Notes for Version 1.3</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_8">F.10.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_application_4">F.10.2. AltosUI Application</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_2_1">F.11. Release Notes for Version 1.2.1</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_9">F.11.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_application_5">F.11.2. AltosUI Application</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosdroid_3">F.11.3. AltosDroid</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_2">F.12. Release Notes for Version 1.2</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_10">F.12.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_micropeak_application">F.12.2. AltosUI and MicroPeak Application</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_1">F.13. Release Notes for Version 1.1</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_11">F.13.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_2">F.13.2. AltosUI</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_1_2">F.14. Release Notes for Version 1.1</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_12">F.14.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_3">F.14.2. AltosUI</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_0_1">F.15. Release Notes for Version 1.0.1</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_13">F.15.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_application_6">F.15.2. AltosUI Application</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_0_9_2">F.16. Release Notes for Version 0.9.2</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_4">F.16.1. AltosUI</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_0_9">F.17. Release Notes for Version 0.9</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_14">F.17.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_application_7">F.17.2. AltosUI Application</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_0_8">F.18. Release Notes for Version 0.8</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_application_8">F.18.1. AltosUI Application:</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_0_7_1">F.19. Release Notes for Version 0.7.1</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_application_9">F.19.1. AltosUI Application</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd></dl></div><div class="list-of-figures"><p><strong>List of Figures</strong></p><dl><dt>4.1. <a href="#idm45058137013184">TeleMetrum v2 Board</a></dt><dt>4.2. <a href="#idm45058131219712">TeleMetrum v1 Board</a></dt><dt>5.1. <a href="#idm45058131173360">TeleMini v1.0 Board</a></dt><dt>6.1. <a href="#idm45058131130096">EasyMini Board</a></dt><dt>7.1. <a href="#idm45058131075552">TeleMega Board</a></dt><dt>8.1. <a href="#idm45058130988752">EasyMega Board</a></dt><dt>11.1. <a href="#idm45058130868928">AltosUI Main Window</a></dt><dt>11.2. <a href="#idm45058130863296">Device Selection Dialog</a></dt><dt>11.3. <a href="#idm45058130849200">Monitor Flight Launch Pad View</a></dt><dt>11.4. <a href="#idm45058130830016">Monitor Flight Ascent View</a></dt><dt>11.5. <a href="#idm45058130823280">Monitor Flight Descent View</a></dt><dt>11.6. <a href="#idm45058130815168">Monitor Flight Landed View</a></dt><dt>11.7. <a href="#idm45058130806592">Monitor Flight Table View</a></dt><dt>11.8. <a href="#idm45058130801760">Monitor Flight Site Map View</a></dt><dt>11.9. <a href="#idm45058130793680">Monitor Flight Additional Igniter View</a></dt><dt>11.10. <a href="#idm45058130777360">Flight Data Graph</a></dt><dt>11.11. <a href="#idm45058130771968">Flight Graph Configuration</a></dt><dt>11.12. <a href="#idm45058130767456">Flight Statistics</a></dt><dt>11.13. <a href="#idm45058130763168">Flight Map</a></dt><dt>11.14. <a href="#idm45058130751680">Altimeter Configuration</a></dt><dt>11.15. <a href="#idm45058130694496">Additional Pyro Channel Configuration</a></dt><dt>11.16. <a href="#idm45058130656608">Configure AltosUI Dialog</a></dt><dt>11.17. <a href="#idm45058130628688">Configure Groundstation Dialog</a></dt><dt>11.18. <a href="#idm45058130608144">Fire Igniter Window</a></dt><dt>11.19. <a href="#idm45058130598992">Scan Channels Window</a></dt><dt>11.20. <a href="#idm45058130594176">Load Maps Window</a></dt><dt>11.21. <a href="#idm45058130577728">Monitor Idle Window</a></dt></dl></div><div class="list-of-tables"><p><strong>List of Tables</strong></p><dl><dt>3.1. <a href="#idm45058131365520">AltOS Modes</a></dt><dt>3.2. <a href="#idm45058131311360">Pad/Idle Indications</a></dt><dt>3.3. <a href="#idm45058131285120">Pad Radio Indications</a></dt><dt>4.1. <a href="#idm45058131209152">TeleMetrum Screw Terminals</a></dt><dt>5.1. <a href="#idm45058131166752">TeleMini v1.0 Screw Terminals</a></dt><dt>6.1. <a href="#idm45058131124080">EasyMini Screw Terminals</a></dt><dt>7.1. <a href="#idm45058131066192">TeleMega Screw Terminals</a></dt><dt>8.1. <a href="#idm45058130983408">EasyMega Screw Terminals</a></dt><dt>A.1. <a href="#idm45058130419360">Altus Metrum APRS Comments</a></dt><dt>D.1. <a href="#idm45058130283472">Data Storage on Altus Metrum altimeters</a></dt><dt>E.1. <a href="#idm45058130237152">Altus Metrum Flight Computer Electronics</a></dt><dt>E.2. <a href="#idm45058130154144">Altus Metrum Flight Computer Mechanical Components</a></dt></dl></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_introduction_and_overview"></a>Chapter 1. Introduction and Overview</h1></div></div></div><p>Welcome to the Altus Metrum community! Our circuits and software reflect
+NAR #88757, TRA #12200</p></div></blockquote></div></div><div class="toc"><p><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p><dl class="toc"><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_introduction_and_overview">1. Introduction and Overview</a></span></dt><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_getting_started">2. Getting Started</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_batteries">2.1. Batteries</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_ground_station_hardware">2.2. Ground Station Hardware</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_linux_mac_windows_ground_station_software">2.3. Linux/Mac/Windows Ground Station Software</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_android_ground_station_software">2.4. Android Ground Station Software</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_using_altus_metrum_hardware">3. Using Altus Metrum Hardware</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_wiring_and_electrical_interference">3.1. Wiring and Electrical Interference</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_hooking_up_lithium_polymer_batteries">3.2. Hooking Up Lithium Polymer Batteries</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_hooking_up_pyro_charges">3.3. Hooking Up Pyro Charges</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_hooking_up_a_power_switch">3.4. Hooking Up a Power Switch</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_understanding_beeps">3.5. Understanding Beeps</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_turning_on_the_power">3.6. Turning On the Power</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_an_external_active_switch_circuit">3.7. Using an External Active Switch Circuit</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_a_separate_pyro_battery">3.8. Using a Separate Pyro Battery</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_a_different_kind_of_battery">3.9. Using a Different Kind of Battery</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_telemetrum">4. TeleMetrum</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_telemetrum_screw_terminals">4.1. TeleMetrum Screw Terminals</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_a_separate_pyro_battery_with_telemetrum">4.2. Using a Separate Pyro Battery with TeleMetrum</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_an_active_switch_with_telemetrum">4.3. Using an Active Switch with TeleMetrum</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_telemini_v1_0">5. TeleMini v1.0</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_telemini_v1_0_screw_terminals">5.1. TeleMini v1.0 Screw Terminals</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_a_separate_pyro_battery_with_telemini_v1_0">5.2. Using a Separate Pyro Battery with TeleMini v1.0</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_an_active_switch_with_telemini_v1_0">5.3. Using an Active Switch with TeleMini v1.0</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_easymini">6. EasyMini</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_easymini_screw_terminals">6.1. EasyMini Screw Terminals</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_connecting_a_battery_to_easymini">6.2. Connecting A Battery To EasyMini</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_charging_lithium_batteries">6.3. Charging Lithium Batteries</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_a_separate_pyro_battery_with_easymini">6.4. Using a Separate Pyro Battery with EasyMini</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_an_active_switch_with_easymini">6.5. Using an Active Switch with EasyMini</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_telemega">7. TeleMega</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_telemega_screw_terminals">7.1. TeleMega Screw Terminals</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_a_separate_pyro_battery_with_telemega">7.2. Using a Separate Pyro Battery with TeleMega</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_only_one_battery_with_telemega">7.3. Using Only One Battery With TeleMega</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_an_active_switch_with_telemega">7.4. Using an Active Switch with TeleMega</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_easymega">8. EasyMega</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_easymega_screw_terminals">8.1. EasyMega Screw Terminals</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_a_separate_pyro_battery_with_easymega">8.2. Using a Separate Pyro Battery with EasyMega</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_only_one_battery_with_easymega">8.3. Using Only One Battery With EasyMega</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_an_active_switch_with_easymega">8.4. Using an Active Switch with EasyMega</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_installation">9. Installation</a></span></dt><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_using_altus_metrum_products">10. Using Altus Metrum Products</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_being_legal">10.1. Being Legal</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_in_the_rocket">10.2. In the Rocket</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_on_the_ground">10.3. On the Ground</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_data_analysis">10.4. Data Analysis</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_future_plans">10.5. Future Plans</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_altosui">11. AltosUI</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_monitor_flight">11.1. Monitor Flight</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_launch_pad">11.1.1. Launch Pad</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_ascent">11.1.2. Ascent</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_descent">11.1.3. Descent</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_landed">11.1.4. Landed</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_table">11.1.5. Table</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_site_map">11.1.6. Site Map</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_igniter">11.1.7. Igniter</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_save_flight_data">11.2. Save Flight Data</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_replay_flight">11.3. Replay Flight</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_graph_data">11.4. Graph Data</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_flight_graph">11.4.1. Flight Graph</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configure_graph">11.4.2. Configure Graph</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_flight_statistics">11.4.3. Flight Statistics</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_map">11.4.4. Map</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_export_data">11.5. Export Data</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_comma_separated_value_format">11.5.1. Comma Separated Value Format</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_keyhole_markup_language_for_google_earth">11.5.2. Keyhole Markup Language (for Google Earth)</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configure_altimeter">11.6. Configure Altimeter</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_main_deploy_altitude">11.6.1. Main Deploy Altitude</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_apogee_delay">11.6.2. Apogee Delay</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_apogee_lockout">11.6.3. Apogee Lockout</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_frequency">11.6.4. Frequency</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_rf_calibration">11.6.5. RF Calibration</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_telemetry_rdf_aprs_enable">11.6.6. Telemetry/RDF/APRS Enable</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_telemetry_baud_rate">11.6.7. Telemetry baud rate</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_aprs_interval">11.6.8. APRS Interval</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_aprs_ssid">11.6.9. APRS SSID</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_aprs_format">11.6.10. APRS Format</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_callsign">11.6.11. Callsign</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_maximum_flight_log_size">11.6.12. Maximum Flight Log Size</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_ignitor_firing_mode">11.6.13. Ignitor Firing Mode</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_pad_orientation">11.6.14. Pad Orientation</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_beeper_frequency">11.6.15. Beeper Frequency</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_logging_trigger_motion">11.6.16. Logging Trigger Motion</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_position_reporting_interval">11.6.17. Position Reporting Interval</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configure_pyro_channels">11.6.18. Configure Pyro Channels</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configure_altosui">11.7. Configure AltosUI</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_voice_settings">11.7.1. Voice Settings</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_log_directory">11.7.2. Log Directory</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_callsign_2">11.7.3. Callsign</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_imperial_units">11.7.4. Imperial Units</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_serial_debug">11.7.5. Serial Debug</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_font_size">11.7.6. Font size</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_look_amp_feel">11.7.7. Look & feel</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_menu_position">11.7.8. Menu position</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_map_cache_size">11.7.9. Map Cache Size</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_manage_frequencies">11.7.10. Manage Frequencies</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configure_groundstation">11.8. Configure Groundstation</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_frequency_2">11.8.1. Frequency</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_rf_calibration_2">11.8.2. RF Calibration</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_telemetry_rate">11.8.3. Telemetry Rate</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_flash_image">11.9. Flash Image</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_fire_igniter">11.10. Fire Igniter</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_scan_channels">11.11. Scan Channels</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_load_maps">11.12. Load Maps</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_monitor_idle">11.13. Monitor Idle</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_altosdroid">12. AltosDroid</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_installing_altosdroid">12.1. Installing AltosDroid</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_charging_telebt_battery">12.2. Charging TeleBT Battery</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_connecting_to_telebt_over_bluetooth">12.3. Connecting to TeleBT over Bluetooth™</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_connecting_to_teledongle_or_telebt_over_usb">12.4. Connecting to TeleDongle or TeleBT over USB</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_
altosdroid_menu">12.5. AltosDroid Menu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_setup">12.6. Setup</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_idle_mode">12.7. Idle Mode</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosdroid_flight_monitoring">12.8. AltosDroid Flight Monitoring</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_pad">12.9. Pad</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_flight">12.10. Flight</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_recover">12.11. Recover</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_map_2">12.12. Map</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_downloading_flight_logs">12.13. Downloading Flight Logs</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_system_operation">A. System Operation</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_firmware_modes">A.1. Firmware Modes</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_gps">A.2. GPS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_controlling_an_altimeter_over_the_radio_link">A.3. Controlling An Altimeter Over The Radio Link</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_ground_testing">A.4. Ground Testing</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_radio_link">A.5. Radio Link</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_aprs">A.6. APRS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configurable_parameters">A.7. Configurable Parameters</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_handling_precautions">B. Handling Precautions</a></span></dt><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_updating_device_firmware">C. Updating Device Firmware</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_updating_telemega_telemetrum_v2_easymega_easymini_or_teledongle_v3_firmware">C.1. Updating TeleMega, TeleMetrum v2, EasyMega, EasyMini or TeleDongle v3 Firmware</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_recovering_from_self_flashing_failure">C.1.1. Recovering From Self-Flashing Failure</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_pair_programming">C.2. Pair Programming</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_updating_telemetrum_v1_x_firmware">C.2.1. Updating TeleMetrum v1.x Firmware</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_updating_telemini_firmware">C.2.2. Updating TeleMini Firmware</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_updating_teledongle_v0_2_firmware">C.2.3. Updating TeleDongle v0.2 Firmware</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_flight_data_recording">D. Flight Data Recording</a></span></dt><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_altus_metrum_hardware_specifications">E. Altus Metrum Hardware Specifications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_release_notes">F. Release Notes</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_6_3">F.1. Release Notes for Version 1.6.3</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos">F.1.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications">F.1.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosdroid_2">F.1.3. AltosDroid</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_documentation">F.1.4. Documentation</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_6_2">F.2. Release Notes for Version 1.6.2</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_2">F.2.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_2">F.2.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_documentation_2">F.2.3. Documentation</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_6_1">F.3. Release Notes for Version 1.6.1</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_3">F.3.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_3">F.3.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosdroid_3">F.3.3. AltosDroid</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_6">F.4. Release Notes for Version 1.6</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_4">F.4.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_4">F.4.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_5">F.5. Release Notes for Version 1.5</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_5">F.5.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_5">F.5.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_4_2">F.6. Release Notes for Version 1.4.2</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_6">F.6.1. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_4_1">F.7. Release Notes for Version 1.4.1</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_7">F.7.1. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications:</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_4">F.8. Release Notes for Version 1.4</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_6">F.8.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_application">F.8.2. AltosUI Application</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_telegps_application">F.8.3. TeleGPS Application</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_documentation_3">F.8.4. Documentation</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_3_2">F.9. Release Notes for Version 1.3.2</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_7">F.9.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_application_2">F.9.2. AltosUI Application</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_3_1">F.10. Release Notes for Version 1.3.1</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_8">F.10.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_application_3">F.10.2. AltosUI Application</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_3">F.11. Release Notes for Version 1.3</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_9">F.11.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_application_4">F.11.2. AltosUI Application</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_2_1">F.12. Release Notes for Version 1.2.1</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_10">F.12.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_application_5">F.12.2. AltosUI Application</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosdroid_4">F.12.3. AltosDroid</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_2">F.13. Release Notes for Version 1.2</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_11">F.13.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_micropeak_application">F.13.2. AltosUI and MicroPeak Application</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_1">F.14. Release Notes for Version 1.1</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_12">F.14.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_2">F.14.2. AltosUI</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_1_2">F.15. Release Notes for Version 1.1</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_13">F.15.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_3">F.15.2. AltosUI</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_0_1">F.16. Release Notes for Version 1.0.1</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_14">F.16.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_application_6">F.16.2. AltosUI Application</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_0_9_2">F.17. Release Notes for Version 0.9.2</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_4">F.17.1. AltosUI</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_0_9">F.18. Release Notes for Version 0.9</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_15">F.18.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_application_7">F.18.2. AltosUI Application</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_0_8">F.19. Release Notes for Version 0.8</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_application_8">F.19.1. AltosUI Application:</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_0_7_1">F.20. Release Notes for Version 0.7.1</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_application_9">F.20.1. AltosUI Application</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd></dl></div><div class="list-of-figures"><p><strong>List of Figures</strong></p><dl><dt>4.1. <a href="#idm45464674940256">TeleMetrum v2 Board</a></dt><dt>4.2. <a href="#idm45464674937360">TeleMetrum v1 Board</a></dt><dt>5.1. <a href="#idm45464674891008">TeleMini v1.0 Board</a></dt><dt>6.1. <a href="#idm45464674847744">EasyMini Board</a></dt><dt>7.1. <a href="#idm45464674793200">TeleMega Board</a></dt><dt>8.1. <a href="#idm45464674706400">EasyMega Board</a></dt><dt>11.1. <a href="#idm45464674586576">AltosUI Main Window</a></dt><dt>11.2. <a href="#idm45464674580944">Device Selection Dialog</a></dt><dt>11.3. <a href="#idm45464674566848">Monitor Flight Launch Pad View</a></dt><dt>11.4. <a href="#idm45464674547664">Monitor Flight Ascent View</a></dt><dt>11.5. <a href="#idm45464674540928">Monitor Flight Descent View</a></dt><dt>11.6. <a href="#idm45464674532816">Monitor Flight Landed View</a></dt><dt>11.7. <a href="#idm45464674524240">Monitor Flight Table View</a></dt><dt>11.8. <a href="#idm45464674519408">Monitor Flight Site Map View</a></dt><dt>11.9. <a href="#idm45464674511328">Monitor Flight Additional Igniter View</a></dt><dt>11.10. <a href="#idm45464674495008">Flight Data Graph</a></dt><dt>11.11. <a href="#idm45464674489616">Flight Graph Configuration</a></dt><dt>11.12. <a href="#idm45464674485104">Flight Statistics</a></dt><dt>11.13. <a href="#idm45464674480816">Flight Map</a></dt><dt>11.14. <a href="#idm45464674469328">Altimeter Configuration</a></dt><dt>11.15. <a href="#idm45464674412144">Additional Pyro Channel Configuration</a></dt><dt>11.16. <a href="#idm45464674374256">Configure AltosUI Dialog</a></dt><dt>11.17. <a href="#idm45464674346336">Configure Groundstation Dialog</a></dt><dt>11.18. <a href="#idm45464674325792">Fire Igniter Window</a></dt><dt>11.19. <a href="#idm45464674316640">Scan Channels Window</a></dt><dt>11.20. <a href="#idm45464674311824">Load Maps Window</a></dt><dt>11.21. <a href="#idm45464674295376">Monitor Idle Window</a></dt></dl></div><div class="list-of-tables"><p><strong>List of Tables</strong></p><dl><dt>3.1. <a href="#idm45464675080960">AltOS Modes</a></dt><dt>3.2. <a href="#idm45464675026800">Pad/Idle Indications</a></dt><dt>3.3. <a href="#idm45464674993840">Pad Radio Indications</a></dt><dt>4.1. <a href="#idm45464674926800">TeleMetrum Screw Terminals</a></dt><dt>5.1. <a href="#idm45464674884400">TeleMini v1.0 Screw Terminals</a></dt><dt>6.1. <a href="#idm45464674841728">EasyMini Screw Terminals</a></dt><dt>7.1. <a href="#idm45464674783840">TeleMega Screw Terminals</a></dt><dt>8.1. <a href="#idm45464674701056">EasyMega Screw Terminals</a></dt><dt>A.1. <a href="#idm45464674106160">Altus Metrum APRS Comments</a></dt><dt>D.1. <a href="#idm45464673970272">Data Storage on Altus Metrum altimeters</a></dt><dt>E.1. <a href="#idm45464673923952">Altus Metrum Flight Computer Electronics</a></dt><dt>E.2. <a href="#idm45464673840944">Altus Metrum Flight Computer Mechanical Components</a></dt></dl></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_introduction_and_overview"></a>Chapter 1. Introduction and Overview</h1></div></div></div><p>Welcome to the Altus Metrum community! Our circuits and software reflect
our passion for both hobby rocketry and Free Software. We hope their
capabilities and performance will delight you in every way, but by
releasing all of our hardware and software designs under open licenses,
that accompanies each mode. In the description of the
beeping pattern, “dit” means a short beep while "dah"
means a long beep (three times as long). “Brap” means
-a long dissonant tone.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
058131365520"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 3.1. AltOS Modes</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table summary="AltOS Modes" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /><col class="col_4" /></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Mode Name</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Abbreviation</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Beeps</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Description</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Startup</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>S</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>battery voltage in decivolts</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Calibrating sensors, detecting orientation.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Idle</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>I</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Ready to accept commands over USB
+a long dissonant tone.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
464675080960"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 3.1. AltOS Modes</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="AltOS Modes" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /><col class="col_4" /></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Mode Name</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Abbreviation</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Beeps</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Description</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Startup</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>S</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>battery voltage in decivolts</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Calibrating sensors, detecting orientation.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Idle</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>I</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Ready to accept commands over USB
or radio link.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Pad</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>P</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dah dah dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Waiting for launch. Not listening for commands.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Boost</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>B</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dah dit dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Accelerating upwards.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Fast</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>F</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dit dah dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Decelerating, but moving faster than 200m/s.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Coast</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>C</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dah dit dah dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Decelerating, moving slower than 200m/s</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Drogue</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>D</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dah dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Descending after apogee. Above main height.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>M</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dah dah</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Descending. Below main height.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Landed</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>L</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dah dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Stable altitude for at least ten seconds.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Sensor error</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>X</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dah dit dit dah</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>Error detected during sensor calibration.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /><p>Here’s a summary of all of the Pad and Idle mode
indications. In Idle mode, you’ll hear one of these
just once after the two short dits indicating idle
mode. In Pad mode, after the dit dah dah dit
indicating Pad mode, you’ll hear these once every five
-seconds.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
058131311360"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 3.2. Pad/Idle Indications</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table summary="Pad/Idle Indications" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Name </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Beeps </th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Neither</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>brap</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>No continuity detected on either apogee or main igniters.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Continuity detected only on apogee igniter.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Continuity detected only on main igniter.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Both</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Continuity detected on both igniters.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Storage Full</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>warble</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>On-board data logging storage is full. This will
+seconds.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
464675026800"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 3.2. Pad/Idle Indications</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="Pad/Idle Indications" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Name </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Beeps </th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Neither</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>brap</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>No continuity detected on either apogee or main igniters.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Continuity detected only on apogee igniter.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Continuity detected only on main igniter.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Both</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Continuity detected on both igniters.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Storage Full</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>warble</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>On-board data logging storage is full. This will
not prevent the flight computer from safely
controlling the flight or transmitting telemetry
signals, but no record of the flight will be
-stored in on-board flash.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /><p>For devices with a radio transmitter, in addition to
+stored in on-board flash.</p></td></tr><
tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Additional Igniters</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>four very short beeps</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Continuity indication for the four additional pyro</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>channels on TeleMega and EasyMega. One high tone for</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>no continuity, one low tone for continuity. These are</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>produced after the continuity indicators for the two</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /><p>For devices with a radio transmitter, in addition to
the digital and APRS telemetry signals, you can also
receive audio tones with a standard amateur
70cm FM receiver. While on the pad, you will hear
-igniter status once every five seconds.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
058131285120"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 3.3. Pad Radio Indications</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table summary="Pad Radio Indications" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Name </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Beeps </th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Neither</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>½ second tone</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>No continuity detected on either apogee or main igniters.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Continuity detected only on apogee igniter.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Continuity detected only on main igniter.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Both</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dit dit</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>Continuity detected on both igniters.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /><p>During ascent, the tones will be muted to allow the
+igniter status once every five seconds.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
464674993840"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 3.3. Pad Radio Indications</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="Pad Radio Indications" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Name </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Beeps </th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Neither</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>½ second tone</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>No continuity detected on either apogee or main igniters.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Continuity detected only on apogee igniter.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Continuity detected only on main igniter.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Both</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dit dit</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>Continuity detected on both igniters.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /><p>During ascent, the tones will be muted to allow the
telemetry data to consume the full radio bandwidth.</p><p>During descent and after landing, a ½ second tone will
be transmitted every five seconds. This can be used to
find the rocket using RDF techniques when the signal
operate off a single-cell Lithium Polymer battery and
cannot be used with any other kind. Connecting a
different kind of battery to any of these will destroy
-the board.</p></div></div></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_telemetrum"></a>Chapter 4. TeleMetrum</h1></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
058137013184"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 4.1. TeleMetrum v2 Board</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telemetrum-v2.0-th.jpg" width="495" alt="telemetrum-v2.0-th.jpg" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><div class="figure"><a id="idm45058131219712"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 4.2. TeleMetrum v1 Board</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telemetrum-v1.1-thside.jpg" width="495" alt="telemetrum-v1.1-thside.jpg" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>TeleMetrum is a 1 inch by 2¾ inch circuit board. It was designed to
+the board.</p></div></div></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_telemetrum"></a>Chapter 4. TeleMetrum</h1></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
464674940256"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 4.1. TeleMetrum v2 Board</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telemetrum-v2.0-th.jpg" width="495" alt="telemetrum-v2.0-th.jpg" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><div class="figure"><a id="idm45464674937360"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 4.2. TeleMetrum v1 Board</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telemetrum-v1.1-thside.jpg" width="495" alt="telemetrum-v1.1-thside.jpg" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>TeleMetrum is a 1 inch by 2¾ inch circuit board. It was designed to
fit inside coupler for 29mm air-frame tubing, but using it in a tube that
small in diameter may require some creativity in mounting and wiring
to succeed! The presence of an accelerometer means TeleMetrum should
opposite the telemetry antenna. Two are for the power
switch, and two each for the apogee and main igniter
circuits. Using the picture above and starting from the top,
-the terminals are as follows:</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
058131209152"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 4.1. TeleMetrum Screw Terminals</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table summary="TeleMetrum Screw Terminals" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal #</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal Name</th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Output</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to flight computer</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Input</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to positive battery terminal</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main +</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>5</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee +</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>6</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee -</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_using_a_separate_pyro_battery_with_telemetrum"></a>4.2. Using a Separate Pyro Battery with TeleMetrum</h2></div></div></div><p>As described above, using an external pyro battery involves
+the terminals are as follows:</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
464674926800"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 4.1. TeleMetrum Screw Terminals</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="TeleMetrum Screw Terminals" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal #</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal Name</th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Output</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to flight computer</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Input</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to positive battery terminal</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main +</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>5</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee +</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>6</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee -</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_using_a_separate_pyro_battery_with_telemetrum"></a>4.2. Using a Separate Pyro Battery with TeleMetrum</h2></div></div></div><p>As described above, using an external pyro battery involves
connecting the negative battery terminal to the flight
computer ground, connecting the positive battery terminal to
one of the igniter leads and connecting the other igniter
the flight computer positive input and one to ground.</p><p>The positive battery terminal is available on screw terminal
2, the positive flight computer input is on terminal 1. To
hook a lead to ground, solder a piece of wire, 24 to 28
-gauge stranded, to the GND hole just above terminal 1.</p></div></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_telemini_v1_0"></a>Chapter 5. TeleMini v1.0</h1></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
058131173360"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 5.1. TeleMini v1.0 Board</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telemini-v1-top.jpg" width="495" alt="telemini-v1-top.jpg" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>TeleMini v1.0 is ½ inches by 1½ inches. It was
+gauge stranded, to the GND hole just above terminal 1.</p></div></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_telemini_v1_0"></a>Chapter 5. TeleMini v1.0</h1></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
464674891008"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 5.1. TeleMini v1.0 Board</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telemini-v1-top.jpg" width="495" alt="telemini-v1-top.jpg" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>TeleMini v1.0 is ½ inches by 1½ inches. It was
designed to fit inside an 18mm air-frame tube, but using it in
a tube that small in diameter may require some creativity in
mounting and wiring to succeed! Since there is no
soldered to the board for the power switch. Using the
picture above and starting from the top for the terminals
and from the left for the power switch wires, the
-connections are as follows:</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
058131166752"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 5.1. TeleMini v1.0 Screw Terminals</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table summary="TeleMini v1.0 Screw Terminals" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal #</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal Name</th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Left</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Output</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to flight computer</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Right</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Input</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to positive battery terminal</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_using_a_separate_pyro_battery_with_telemini_v1_0"></a>5.2. Using a Separate Pyro Battery with TeleMini v1.0</h2></div></div></div><p>As described above, using an external pyro battery involves
+connections are as follows:</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
464674884400"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 5.1. TeleMini v1.0 Screw Terminals</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="TeleMini v1.0 Screw Terminals" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal #</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal Name</th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Left</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Output</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to flight computer</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Right</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Input</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to positive battery terminal</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_using_a_separate_pyro_battery_with_telemini_v1_0"></a>5.2. Using a Separate Pyro Battery with TeleMini v1.0</h2></div></div></div><p>As described above, using an external pyro battery involves
connecting the negative battery terminal to the flight
computer ground, connecting the positive battery terminal to
one of the igniter leads and connecting the other igniter
this is not recommended.</p><p>The positive battery terminal is available on the Right
power switch wire, the positive flight computer input is on
the left power switch wire. Hook a lead to either of the
-mounting holes for a ground connection.</p></div></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_easymini"></a>Chapter 6. EasyMini</h1></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
058131130096"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 6.1. EasyMini Board</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="easymini-top.jpg" width="495" alt="easymini-top.jpg" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>EasyMini is built on a 0.8 inch by 1½ inch circuit board. It’s
+mounting holes for a ground connection.</p></div></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_easymini"></a>Chapter 6. EasyMini</h1></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
464674847744"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 6.1. EasyMini Board</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="easymini-top.jpg" width="495" alt="easymini-top.jpg" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>EasyMini is built on a 0.8 inch by 1½ inch circuit board. It’s
designed to fit in a 24mm coupler tube.</p><p>You usually don’t need to configure EasyMini at all; it’s set
up to do dual-deployment with an event at apogee to separate
the airframe and deploy a drogue and another event at 250m
above, the top four have connections for the main pyro
circuit and an external battery and the bottom four have
connections for the apogee pyro circuit and the power
-switch. Counting from the left, the connections are as follows:</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
058131124080"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 6.1. EasyMini Screw Terminals</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table summary="EasyMini Screw Terminals" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal #</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal Name</th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Battery</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Positive external battery terminal</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Battery -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Negative external battery terminal</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Output</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to flight computer</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Input</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to positive battery terminal</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_connecting_a_battery_to_easymini"></a>6.2. Connecting A Battery To EasyMini</h2></div></div></div><p>There are two possible battery connections on
+switch. Counting from the left, the connections are as follows:</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
464674841728"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 6.1. EasyMini Screw Terminals</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="EasyMini Screw Terminals" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal #</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal Name</th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Battery</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Positive external battery terminal</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Battery -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Negative external battery terminal</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Output</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to flight computer</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Input</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to positive battery terminal</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_connecting_a_battery_to_easymini"></a>6.2. Connecting A Battery To EasyMini</h2></div></div></div><p>There are two possible battery connections on
EasyMini. You can use either method; both feed
through the power switch terminals.</p><p>One battery connection is the standard Altus Metrum
white JST plug. This mates with single-cell Lithium
the negative external battery connection, top terminal 4 for
ground.</p><p>The positive battery terminal is available on bottom
terminal 4, the positive flight computer input is on the
-bottom terminal 3.</p></div></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_telemega"></a>Chapter 7. TeleMega</h1></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
058131075552"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.1. TeleMega Board</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telemega-v1.0-top.jpg" width="495" alt="telemega-v1.0-top.jpg" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>TeleMega is a 1¼ inch by 3¼ inch circuit board. It was
+bottom terminal 3.</p></div></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_telemega"></a>Chapter 7. TeleMega</h1></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
464674793200"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.1. TeleMega Board</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telemega-v1.0-top.jpg" width="495" alt="telemega-v1.0-top.jpg" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>TeleMega is a 1¼ inch by 3¼ inch circuit board. It was
designed to easily fit in a 38mm coupler. Like TeleMetrum,
TeleMega has an accelerometer and so it must be mounted so that
the board is aligned with the flight axis. It can be mounted
they do mean that the device needs different firmware to
operate correctly, so make sure you load the right firmware
when reflashing the device.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_telemega_screw_terminals"></a>7.1. TeleMega Screw Terminals</h2></div></div></div><p>TeleMega has two sets of nine screw terminals on the end of
-the board opposite the telemetry antenna. They are as follows:</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
058131066192"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 7.1. TeleMega Screw Terminals</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table summary="TeleMega Screw Terminals" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal #</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal Name</th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Input</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to positive battery terminal</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Output</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to flight computer</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>GND</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Ground connection for use with external active switch</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 5</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 6</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 7</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 8</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>D -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>D pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 9</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>D</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>D pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>GND</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Ground connection for negative pyro battery terminal</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Pyro</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Positive pyro battery terminal</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Lipo</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Power switch output. Use to connect main battery to pyro battery input</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>A -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>A pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 5</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>A</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>A pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 6</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>B -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>B pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 7</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>B</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>B pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 8</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>C -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>C pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 9</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>C</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>C pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_using_a_separate_pyro_battery_with_telemega"></a>7.2. Using a Separate Pyro Battery with TeleMega</h2></div></div></div><p>TeleMega provides explicit support for an external pyro
+the board opposite the telemetry antenna. They are as follows:</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
464674783840"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 7.1. TeleMega Screw Terminals</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="TeleMega Screw Terminals" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal #</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal Name</th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Input</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to positive battery terminal</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Output</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to flight computer</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>GND</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Ground connection for use with external active switch</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 5</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 6</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 7</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 8</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>D -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>D pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 9</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>D</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>D pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>GND</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Ground connection for negative pyro battery terminal</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Pyro</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Positive pyro battery terminal</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Lipo</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Power switch output. Use to connect main battery to pyro battery input</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>A -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>A pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 5</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>A</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>A pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 6</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>B -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>B pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 7</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>B</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>B pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 8</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>C -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>C pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 9</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>C</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>C pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_using_a_separate_pyro_battery_with_telemega"></a>7.2. Using a Separate Pyro Battery with TeleMega</h2></div></div></div><p>TeleMega provides explicit support for an external pyro
battery. All that is required is to remove the jumper
between the lipo terminal (Bottom 3) and the pyro terminal
(Bottom 2). Then hook the negative pyro battery terminal to ground
connections, one to the positive battery terminal, one to
the flight computer positive input and one to ground.</p><p>The positive battery terminal is available on Top terminal
1, the positive flight computer input is on Top terminal
-2. Ground is on Top terminal 3.</p></div></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_easymega"></a>Chapter 8. EasyMega</h1></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
058130988752"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 8.1. EasyMega Board</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="easymega-v1.0-top.jpg" width="405" alt="easymega-v1.0-top.jpg" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>EasyMega is a 1¼ inch by 2¼ inch circuit board. It was
+2. Ground is on Top terminal 3.</p></div></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_easymega"></a>Chapter 8. EasyMega</h1></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
464674706400"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 8.1. EasyMega Board</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="easymega-v1.0-top.jpg" width="405" alt="easymega-v1.0-top.jpg" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>EasyMega is a 1¼ inch by 2¼ inch circuit board. It was
designed to easily fit in a 38mm coupler. Like TeleMetrum,
EasyMega has an accelerometer and so it must be mounted so that
the board is aligned with the flight axis. It can be mounted
either antenna up or down.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_easymega_screw_terminals"></a>8.1. EasyMega Screw Terminals</h2></div></div></div><p>EasyMega has two sets of nine screw terminals on the end of
-the board opposite the telemetry antenna. They are as follows:</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
058130983408"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 8.1. EasyMega Screw Terminals</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table summary="EasyMega Screw Terminals" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal #</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal Name</th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Input</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to positive battery terminal</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Output</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to flight computer</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>GND</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Ground connection for use with external active switch</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 5</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 6</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 7</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 8</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>D -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>D pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 9</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>D</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>D pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>GND</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Ground connection for negative pyro battery terminal</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Pyro</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Positive pyro battery terminal</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Lipo</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Power switch output. Use to connect main battery to pyro battery input</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>A -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>A pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 5</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>A</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>A pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 6</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>B -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>B pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 7</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>B</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>B pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 8</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>C -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>C pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 9</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>C</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>C pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_using_a_separate_pyro_battery_with_easymega"></a>8.2. Using a Separate Pyro Battery with EasyMega</h2></div></div></div><p>EasyMega provides explicit support for an external pyro
+the board opposite the telemetry antenna. They are as follows:</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
464674701056"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 8.1. EasyMega Screw Terminals</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="EasyMega Screw Terminals" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal #</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal Name</th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Input</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to positive battery terminal</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Output</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to flight computer</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>GND</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Ground connection for use with external active switch</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 5</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 6</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 7</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 8</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>D -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>D pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 9</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>D</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>D pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>GND</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Ground connection for negative pyro battery terminal</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Pyro</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Positive pyro battery terminal</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Lipo</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Power switch output. Use to connect main battery to pyro battery input</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>A -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>A pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 5</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>A</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>A pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 6</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>B -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>B pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 7</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>B</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>B pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 8</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>C -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>C pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 9</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>C</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>C pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_using_a_separate_pyro_battery_with_easymega"></a>8.2. Using a Separate Pyro Battery with EasyMega</h2></div></div></div><p>EasyMega provides explicit support for an external pyro
battery. All that is required is to remove the jumper
between the lipo terminal (Bottom 3) and the pyro terminal
(Bottom 2). Then hook the negative pyro battery terminal to ground
you’d like to see that we aren’t already working on,
and maybe we’ll get excited about it too…</p><p>Watch our <a class="ulink" href="http://altusmetrum.org/" target="_top">web site</a> for
more news and information as our family of products
-evolves!</p></div></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_altosui"></a>Chapter 11. AltosUI</h1></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
058130868928"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.1. AltosUI Main Window</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="altosui.png" width="414" alt="altosui.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>The AltosUI program provides a graphical user interface for
+evolves!</p></div></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_altosui"></a>Chapter 11. AltosUI</h1></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
464674586576"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.1. AltosUI Main Window</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="altosui.png" width="414" alt="altosui.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>The AltosUI program provides a graphical user interface for
interacting with the Altus Metrum product family. AltosUI can
monitor telemetry data, configure devices and many other
tasks. The primary interface window provides a selection of
of the connected TeleDongle devices. When you choose
one of these, AltosUI will create a window to display
telemetry data as received by the selected TeleDongle
-device.</p><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
058130863296"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.2. Device Selection Dialog</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="device-selection.png" width="279" alt="device-selection.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>All telemetry data received are automatically recorded
+device.</p><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
464674580944"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.2. Device Selection Dialog</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="device-selection.png" width="279" alt="device-selection.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>All telemetry data received are automatically recorded
in suitable log files. The name of the files includes
the current date and rocket serial and flight numbers.</p><p>The radio frequency being monitored by the TeleDongle
device is displayed at the top of the window. You can
current state of the flight. You can select other tabs
at any time. The final <span class="emphasis"><em>table</em></span> tab displays all of the
raw telemetry values in one place in a
-spreadsheet-like format.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_launch_pad"></a>11.1.1. Launch Pad</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
058130849200"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.3. Monitor Flight Launch Pad View</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="launch-pad.png" width="495" alt="launch-pad.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>The <span class="emphasis"><em>Launch Pad</em></span> tab shows information used to decide when the
+spreadsheet-like format.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_launch_pad"></a>11.1.1. Launch Pad</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
464674566848"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.3. Monitor Flight Launch Pad View</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="launch-pad.png" width="495" alt="launch-pad.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>The <span class="emphasis"><em>Launch Pad</em></span> tab shows information used to decide when the
rocket is ready for flight. The first elements include red/green
indicators, if any of these is red, you’ll want to evaluate
whether the rocket is ready to launch:</p><div class="variablelist"><dl class="variablelist"><dt><span class="term">
satellites.
</dd></dl></div><p>The Launchpad tab also shows the computed launch pad
position and altitude, averaging many reported
-positions to improve the accuracy of the fix.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_ascent"></a>11.1.2. Ascent</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
058130830016"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.4. Monitor Flight Ascent View</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="ascent.png" width="495" alt="ascent.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This tab is shown during Boost, Fast and Coast
+positions to improve the accuracy of the fix.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_ascent"></a>11.1.2. Ascent</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
464674547664"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.4. Monitor Flight Ascent View</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="ascent.png" width="495" alt="ascent.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This tab is shown during Boost, Fast and Coast
phases. The information displayed here helps monitor the
rocket as it heads towards apogee.</p><p>The height, speed, acceleration and tilt are shown along
with the maximum values for each of them. This allows you to
fix. Once the rocket starts coasting, the receiver should
start reporting position again.</p><p>Finally, the current igniter voltages are reported as in the
Launch Pad tab. This can help diagnose deployment failures
-caused by wiring which comes loose under high acceleration.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_descent"></a>11.1.3. Descent</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
058130823280"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.5. Monitor Flight Descent View</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="descent.png" width="495" alt="descent.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Once the rocket has reached apogee and (we hope)
+caused by wiring which comes loose under high acceleration.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_descent"></a>11.1.3. Descent</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
464674540928"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.5. Monitor Flight Descent View</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="descent.png" width="495" alt="descent.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Once the rocket has reached apogee and (we hope)
activated the apogee charge, attention switches to
tracking the rocket on the way back to the ground, and
for dual-deploy flights, waiting for the main charge
that some commercial e-matches are designed to retain
continuity even after being fired, and will continue
to show as green or return from red to green after
-firing.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_landed"></a>11.1.4. Landed</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
058130815168"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.6. Monitor Flight Landed View</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="landed.png" width="495" alt="landed.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Once the rocket is on the ground, attention switches
+firing.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_landed"></a>11.1.4. Landed</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
464674532816"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.6. Monitor Flight Landed View</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="landed.png" width="495" alt="landed.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Once the rocket is on the ground, attention switches
to recovery. While the radio signal is often lost once
the rocket is on the ground, the last reported GPS
position is generally within a short distance of the
packets were received. Recovering the on-board data
after flight may yield more precise results.</p><p>To get more detailed information about the flight, you
can click on the <span class="emphasis"><em>Graph Flight</em></span> button which will
-bring up a graph window for the current flight.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_table"></a>11.1.5. Table</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
058130806592"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.7. Monitor Flight Table View</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="table.png" width="495" alt="table.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>The table view shows all of the data available from the
+bring up a graph window for the current flight.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_table"></a>11.1.5. Table</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
464674524240"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.7. Monitor Flight Table View</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="table.png" width="495" alt="table.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>The table view shows all of the data available from the
flight computer. Probably the most useful data on
this tab is the detailed GPS information, which includes
horizontal dilution of precision information, and
-information about the signal being received from the satellites.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_site_map"></a>11.1.6. Site Map</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
058130801760"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.8. Monitor Flight Site Map View</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="site-map.png" width="495" alt="site-map.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>When the TeleMetrum has a GPS fix, the Site Map tab
+information about the signal being received from the satellites.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_site_map"></a>11.1.6. Site Map</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
464674519408"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.8. Monitor Flight Site Map View</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="site-map.png" width="495" alt="site-map.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>When the TeleMetrum has a GPS fix, the Site Map tab
will map the rocket’s position to make it easier for
you to locate the rocket, both while it is in the air,
and when it has landed. The rocket’s state is
Static API, and cached on disk for reuse. If map
images cannot be downloaded, the rocket’s path will be
traced on a dark gray background instead.</p><p>You can pre-load images for your favorite launch sites
-before you leave home; check out <a class="xref" href="#_load_maps" title="11.12. Load Maps">Section 11.12, “Load Maps”</a>.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_igniter"></a>11.1.7. Igniter</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
058130793680"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.9. Monitor Flight Additional Igniter View</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="ignitor.png" width="495" alt="ignitor.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>TeleMega includes four additional programmable pyro
+before you leave home; check out <a class="xref" href="#_load_maps" title="11.12. Load Maps">Section 11.12, “Load Maps”</a>.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_igniter"></a>11.1.7. Igniter</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
464674511328"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.9. Monitor Flight Additional Igniter View</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="ignitor.png" width="495" alt="ignitor.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>TeleMega includes four additional programmable pyro
channels. The Ignitor tab shows whether each of them has
continuity. If an ignitor has a low resistance, then the
voltage measured here will be close to the pyro battery
flash memory.</p><p>Note that telemetry files will generally produce poor graphs
due to the lower sampling rate and missed telemetry packets.
Use saved flight data in .eeprom files for graphing where possible.</p><p>Once a flight record is selected, a window with multiple tabs is
-opened.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_flight_graph"></a>11.4.1. Flight Graph</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
058130777360"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.10. Flight Data Graph</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="graph.png" width="495" alt="graph.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>By default, the graph contains acceleration (blue),
+opened.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_flight_graph"></a>11.4.1. Flight Graph</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
464674495008"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.10. Flight Data Graph</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="graph.png" width="495" alt="graph.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>By default, the graph contains acceleration (blue),
velocity (green) and altitude (red).</p><p>The graph can be zoomed into a particular area by
clicking and dragging down and to the right. Once
zoomed, the graph can be reset by clicking and
clicking and dragging allows the graph to be panned.
The right mouse button causes a pop-up menu to be
displayed, giving you the option save or print the
-plot.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_configure_graph"></a>11.4.2. Configure Graph</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
058130771968"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.11. Flight Graph Configuration</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="graph-configure.png" width="495" alt="graph-configure.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This selects which graph elements to show, and, at the
+plot.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_configure_graph"></a>11.4.2. Configure Graph</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
464674489616"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.11. Flight Graph Configuration</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="graph-configure.png" width="495" alt="graph-configure.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This selects which graph elements to show, and, at the
very bottom, lets you switch between metric and
-imperial units</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_flight_statistics"></a>11.4.3. Flight Statistics</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
058130767456"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.12. Flight Statistics</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="graph-stats.png" width="495" alt="graph-stats.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Shows overall data computed from the flight.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_map"></a>11.4.4. Map</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45058130763168"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.13. Flight Map</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="graph-map.png" width="495" alt="graph-map.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Shows a satellite image of the flight area overlaid
+imperial units</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_flight_statistics"></a>11.4.3. Flight Statistics</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
464674485104"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.12. Flight Statistics</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="graph-stats.png" width="495" alt="graph-stats.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Shows overall data computed from the flight.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_map"></a>11.4.4. Map</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45464674480816"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.13. Flight Map</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="graph-map.png" width="495" alt="graph-map.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Shows a satellite image of the flight area overlaid
with the path of the flight. The red concentric
circles mark the launch pad, the black concentric
circles mark the landing location.</p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_export_data"></a>11.5. Export Data</h2></div></div></div><p>This tool takes the raw data files and makes them
both pressure, altitude and height above pad units.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_keyhole_markup_language_for_google_earth"></a>11.5.2. Keyhole Markup Language (for Google Earth)</h3></div></div></div><p>This is the format used by Google Earth to provide an
overlay within that application. With this, you can
use Google Earth to see the whole flight path
-in 3D.</p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_configure_altimeter"></a>11.6. Configure Altimeter</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
058130751680"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.14. Altimeter Configuration</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="configure-altimeter.png" width="324" alt="configure-altimeter.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Select this button and then select either an altimeter or
+in 3D.</p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_configure_altimeter"></a>11.6. Configure Altimeter</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
464674469328"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.14. Altimeter Configuration</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="configure-altimeter.png" width="324" alt="configure-altimeter.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Select this button and then select either an altimeter or
TeleDongle Device from the list provided. Selecting a TeleDongle
device will use the radio link to configure a remote
altimeter.</p><p>The first few lines of the dialog provide information about the
both over the air and in the log. Increase
this to reduce the frequency of radio
transmissions and the length of time available
-in the log.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_configure_pyro_channels"></a>11.6.18. Configure Pyro Channels</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
058130694496"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.15. Additional Pyro Channel Configuration</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="configure-pyro.png" width="495" alt="configure-pyro.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This opens a separate window to configure the
+in the log.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_configure_pyro_channels"></a>11.6.18. Configure Pyro Channels</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
464674412144"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.15. Additional Pyro Channel Configuration</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="configure-pyro.png" width="495" alt="configure-pyro.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This opens a separate window to configure the
additional pyro channels available on TeleMega
and EasyMega. One column is presented for
each channel. Each row represents a single
state, and so checking for “greater than Boost” means that the rocket
is currently in boost or some later state.</p><p>When a motor burns out, the rocket enters either Fast or Coast state
(depending on how fast it is moving). If the computer detects upwards
-acceleration again, it will move back to Boost state.</p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_configure_altosui"></a>11.7. Configure AltosUI</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
058130656608"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.16. Configure AltosUI Dialog</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="configure-altosui.png" width="216" alt="configure-altosui.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This button presents a dialog so that you can
+acceleration again, it will move back to Boost state.</p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_configure_altosui"></a>11.7. Configure AltosUI</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
464674374256"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.16. Configure AltosUI Dialog</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="configure-altosui.png" width="216" alt="configure-altosui.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This button presents a dialog so that you can
configure the AltosUI global settings.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_voice_settings"></a>11.7.1. Voice Settings</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI provides voice announcements during
flight so that you can keep your eyes on the
sky and still get information about the
set. Changing this list does not affect the
frequency settings of any devices, it only
changes the set of frequencies shown in the
-menus.</p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_configure_groundstation"></a>11.8. Configure Groundstation</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
058130628688"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.17. Configure Groundstation Dialog</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="configure-groundstation.png" width="279" alt="configure-groundstation.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Select this button and then select a TeleDongle or
+menus.</p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_configure_groundstation"></a>11.8. Configure Groundstation</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
464674346336"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.17. Configure Groundstation Dialog</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="configure-groundstation.png" width="279" alt="configure-groundstation.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Select this button and then select a TeleDongle or
TeleBT Device from the list provided.</p><p>The first few lines of the dialog provide information
about the connected device, including the product
name, software version and hardware serial
programmed directly
over USB (self programming). Please read
the directions for flashing devices in
-<a class="xref" href="#_updating_device_firmware" title="Appendix C. Updating Device Firmware">Appendix C, <em>Updating Device Firmware</em></a>.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_fire_igniter"></a>11.10. Fire Igniter</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
058130608144"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.18. Fire Igniter Window</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="fire-igniter.png" width="108" alt="fire-igniter.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This activates the igniter circuits in the flight
+<a class="xref" href="#_updating_device_firmware" title="Appendix C. Updating Device Firmware">Appendix C, <em>Updating Device Firmware</em></a>.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_fire_igniter"></a>11.10. Fire Igniter</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
464674325792"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.18. Fire Igniter Window</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="fire-igniter.png" width="108" alt="fire-igniter.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This activates the igniter circuits in the flight
computer to help test recovery systems
deployment.
Because this command can operate over the
timer indicating that you have 10 seconds to press the
<span class="emphasis"><em>Fire</em></span> button or the system will deactivate, at which
point you start over again at selecting the desired
-igniter.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_scan_channels"></a>11.11. Scan Channels</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
058130598992"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.19. Scan Channels Window</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="scan-channels.png" width="288" alt="scan-channels.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This listens for telemetry packets on all of the
+igniter.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_scan_channels"></a>11.11. Scan Channels</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
464674316640"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.19. Scan Channels Window</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="scan-channels.png" width="288" alt="scan-channels.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This listens for telemetry packets on all of the
configured frequencies, displaying information about
each device it receives a packet from. You can select
which of the baud rates and telemetry formats should
be tried; by default, it only listens at 38400 baud
with the standard telemetry format used in v1.0 and
-later firmware.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_load_maps"></a>11.12. Load Maps</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
058130594176"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.20. Load Maps Window</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="load-maps.png" width="468" alt="load-maps.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Before heading out to a new launch site, you can use
+later firmware.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_load_maps"></a>11.12. Load Maps</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
464674311824"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.20. Load Maps Window</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="load-maps.png" width="468" alt="load-maps.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Before heading out to a new launch site, you can use
this to load satellite images in case you don’t have
internet connectivity at the site.</p><p>There’s a drop-down menu of launch sites we know
about; if your favorites aren’t there, please let us
you can fetch at once, so if you load more than one
launch site, you may get some gray areas in the map
which indicate that Google is tired of sending data to
-you. Try again later.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_monitor_idle"></a>11.13. Monitor Idle</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
058130577728"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.21. Monitor Idle Window</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="monitor-idle.png" width="468" alt="monitor-idle.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This brings up a dialog similar to the Monitor Flight
+you. Try again later.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_monitor_idle"></a>11.13. Monitor Idle</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
464674295376"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 11.21. Monitor Idle Window</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="monitor-idle.png" width="468" alt="monitor-idle.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This brings up a dialog similar to the Monitor Flight
UI, except it works with the altimeter in “idle” mode
by sending query commands to discover the current
state rather than listening for telemetry
adapter cable and the adapter cable into your phone
and AltosDroid should automatically start up. If it
doesn’t, the most likely reason is that your Android
-device doesn’t support USB On-the-go.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_configuring_altosdroid"></a>12.5. Configuring AltosDroid</h2></div></div></div><p>There are several configuration and operation
-parameters available in the AltosDroid menu.</p><div class="variablelist"><dl class="variablelist"><dt><span class="term">
+device doesn’t support USB On-the-go.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_altosdroid_menu"></a>12.5. AltosDroid Menu</h2></div></div></div><p>The main AltosDroid menu has a selection of operation
+and configuration options.</p><div class="variablelist"><dl class="variablelist"><dt><span class="term">
+Connect a device
+</span></dt><dd>
+Offers a menu of available TeleBT devices, and an
+option to scan for additional devices.
+</dd><dt><span class="term">
+Disconnect device
+</span></dt><dd>
+Disconnects the current TeleBT or TeleDongle
+device. You can reconnect TeleBT over bluetooth by
+using Connect a Device. You can reconnect a USB device
+by unplugging it and then plugging it back in.
+</dd><dt><span class="term">
Select radio frequency
</span></dt><dd>
This selects which frequency to listen on by bringing
up a menu of pre-set radio frequencies. Pick the one
which matches your altimeter.
</dd><dt><span class="term">
-Select data rate
+Select Tracker
+</span></dt><dd>
+Switches the information displays to show data for a
+different transmitting device. The map will always
+show all of the devices in view. Trackers are shown
+and selected by serial number, so make sure you note
+the serial number of devices in each airframe.
+</dd><dt><span class="term">
+Delete Track
+</span></dt><dd>
+Deletes all information about a transmitting device.
+</dd><dt><span class="term">
+Setup
+</span></dt><dd>
+Offers additional configuration operations. See
+<a class="xref" href="#_setup" title="12.6. Setup">Section 12.6, “Setup”</a>.
+</dd><dt><span class="term">
+Idle Mode
+</span></dt><dd>
+Communicate with an altimeter in Idle mode. See <a class="xref" href="#_idle_mode" title="12.7. Idle Mode">Section 12.7, “Idle Mode”</a>
+</dd><dt><span class="term">
+Quit
+</span></dt><dd>
+Shuts down AltosDroid.
+</dd></dl></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_setup"></a>12.6. Setup</h2></div></div></div><div class="variablelist"><dl class="variablelist"><dt><span class="term">
+Telemetry Rate
</span></dt><dd>
Altus Metrum transmitters can be configured to operate
at lower data rates to improve transmission range. If
you have configured your device to do this, this menu
item allows you to change the receiver to match.
</dd><dt><span class="term">
-Change units
-</span></dt><dd>
-This toggles between metric and imperial units.
-</dd><dt><span class="term">
-Load maps
+Units
</span></dt><dd>
-Brings up a dialog allowing you to download offline
-map tiles so that you can have maps available even if
-you have no network connectivity at the launch site.
+Selects which units used to report values.
</dd><dt><span class="term">
-Map type
+Map Type
</span></dt><dd>
Displays a menu of map types and lets you select
one. Hybrid maps include satellite images with a
includes roads along with shadows indicating changes
in elevation, and other geographical features.
</dd><dt><span class="term">
-Toggle Online/Offline maps
+Map Source
</span></dt><dd>
-Switches between online and offline maps. Online maps
+Select between online and offline maps. Online maps
will show a <span class="emphasis"><em>move to current position</em></span> icon in the
upper right corner, while offline maps will have
copyright information all over the map. Otherwise,
they’re pretty similar.
</dd><dt><span class="term">
-Select Tracker
+Preload Maps
</span></dt><dd>
-Switches the information displays to show data for a
-different transmitting device. The map will always
-show all of the devices in view. Trackers are shown
-and selected by serial number, so make sure you note
-the serial number of devices in each airframe.
+Brings up a dialog allowing you to download offline
+map tiles so that you can have maps available even if
+you have no network connectivity at the launch site.
</dd><dt><span class="term">
-Delete Track
+Manage Frequencies
+</span></dt><dd>
+This presents a dialog containing the current list of
+frequencies that will be show in the <span class="emphasis"><em>Select radio
+frequency</em></span> menu. You can change the label for existing
+frequencies, delete or add new frequencies.
+</dd></dl></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_idle_mode"></a>12.7. Idle Mode</h2></div></div></div><div class="variablelist"><dl class="variablelist"><dt><span class="term">
+Callsign
+</span></dt><dd>
+Lets you configure the callsign used by AltosDroid to
+communicate with the flight computer. The callsign on
+the two devices must match or the communication will
+fail. This provides a modest amount of protection
+against accidentally controlling another persons
+flight computer.
+</dd><dt><span class="term">
+Monitor
</span></dt><dd>
-Deletes all information about a transmitting device.
-</dd></dl></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_altosdroid_flight_monitoring"></a>12.6. AltosDroid Flight Monitoring</h2></div></div></div><p>AltosDroid is designed to mimic the AltosUI flight
+This provides similar information to monitoring the
+telemetry stream from a flight computer in flight
+mode. The title of the application will change to
+include (idle) so you can tell this mode is active.
+</dd><dt><span class="term">
+Reboot
+</span></dt><dd>
+Remotely reboots the flight computer. This is useful
+when the flight computers turned on while the airframe
+is horizontal and you want to restart the flight
+computers in pad mode after raising the airframe to
+vertical.
+</dd><dt><span class="term">
+Fire Igniters
+</span></dt><dd>
+Remotely control igniters for ground testing recovery
+systems.
+</dd></dl></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_altosdroid_flight_monitoring"></a>12.8. AltosDroid Flight Monitoring</h2></div></div></div><p>AltosDroid is designed to mimic the AltosUI flight
monitoring display, providing separate tabs for each
stage of your rocket flight along with a tab
containing a map of the local area with icons marking
the current location of the altimeter and the Android
-device.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_pad"></a>12.
7. Pad</h2></div></div></div><p>The <span class="emphasis"><em>Pad</em></span> tab shows information used to decide when
+device.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_pad"></a>12.
9. Pad</h2></div></div></div><p>The <span class="emphasis"><em>Pad</em></span> tab shows information used to decide when
the rocket is ready for flight. The first elements
include red/green indicators, if any of these is red,
you’ll want to evaluate whether the rocket is ready to
close to the Li-Po battery voltage. A value greater
than 3.2V is required for a <span class="emphasis"><em>GO</em></span> status.
</dd></dl></div><p>The Pad tab also shows the location of the Android
-device.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_flight"></a>12.
8. Flight</h2></div></div></div><p>The <span class="emphasis"><em>Flight</em></span> tab shows information used to evaluate
+device.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_flight"></a>12.
10. Flight</h2></div></div></div><p>The <span class="emphasis"><em>Flight</em></span> tab shows information used to evaluate
and spot a rocket while in flight. It displays speed
and height data to monitor the health of the rocket,
along with elevation, range and bearing to help locate
</dd><dt><span class="term">
Bearing
</span></dt><dd>
-This is the aziumuth from true north for the rocket
+This is the azimuth from true north for the rocket
from the android device. Use this in combination with
the Elevation value to help locate the rocket in the
sky, or at least to help point the antenna in the
the voltage measured here will be close to the Li-Po
battery voltage. A value greater than 3.2V is required
for a <span class="emphasis"><em>GO</em></span> status.
-</dd></dl></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_recover"></a>12.
9. Recover</h2></div></div></div><p>The <span class="emphasis"><em>Recover</em></span> tab shows information used while
+</dd></dl></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_recover"></a>12.
11. Recover</h2></div></div></div><p>The <span class="emphasis"><em>Recover</em></span> tab shows information used while
recovering the rocket on the ground after flight.</p><p>While the Recover tab is displayed, the voice
announcements will include distance along with either
bearing or direction, depending on whether you are
moving.</p><div class="variablelist"><dl class="variablelist"><dt><span class="term">
Bearing
</span></dt><dd>
-This is the aziumuth from true north for the rocket
+This is the azimuth from true north for the rocket
from the android device. Use this in combination with
the Elevation value to help locate the rocket in the
sky, or at least to help point the antenna in the
</dd><dt><span class="term">
Max Height
</span></dt><dd>
-Shows the maximum height above launch pad.
+Shows the maximum height above launch pad seen during
+the flight.
</dd><dt><span class="term">
Max Speed
</span></dt><dd>
</span></dt><dd>
Shows the maximum vertical acceleration seen during
the flight.
-</dd></dl></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_map_2"></a>12.1
0. Map</h2></div></div></div><p>The <span class="emphasis"><em>Map</em></span> tab shows a map of the area around the
+</dd></dl></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_map_2"></a>12.1
2. Map</h2></div></div></div><p>The <span class="emphasis"><em>Map</em></span> tab shows a map of the area around the
rocket being tracked along with information needed to
recover it.</p><p>On the map itself, icons showing the location of the
android device along with the last known location of
device location to the currently selected tracker.</p><p>Below the map, the distance and either bearing or
direction along with the lat/lon of the target and the
android device are shown</p><p>The Map tab provides the same voice announcements as
-the Recover tab.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_downloading_flight_logs"></a>12.1
1. Downloading Flight Logs</h2></div></div></div><p>AltosDroid always saves every bit of telemetry data it
+the Recover tab.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_downloading_flight_logs"></a>12.1
3. Downloading Flight Logs</h2></div></div></div><p>AltosDroid always saves every bit of telemetry data it
receives. To download that to a computer for use with
AltosUI, remove the SD card from your Android device,
or connect your device to your computer’s USB port and
the receiver. By default, the SSID is set to the last digit of
the device serial number.</p><p>The APRS packet format includes a comment field that
can have arbitrary text in it. AltOS uses this to send
-status information as shown in the following table.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
058130419360"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table A.1. Altus Metrum APRS Comments</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table summary="Altus Metrum APRS Comments" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Field </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Example </th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>L</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>GPS Status U for unlocked, L for locked</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>6</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Number of Satellites in View</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>B4.0</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Altimeter Battery Voltage</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>A3.7</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee Igniter Voltage</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>5</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>M3.7</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main Igniter Voltage</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>6</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1286</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Device Serial Number</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1286</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>Device Serial Number</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /><p>Here’s an example of an APRS comment showing GPS lock with 6
+status information as shown in the following table.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
464674106160"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table A.1. Altus Metrum APRS Comments</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="Altus Metrum APRS Comments" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Field </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Example </th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>L</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>GPS Status U for unlocked, L for locked</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>6</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Number of Satellites in View</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>B4.0</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Altimeter Battery Voltage</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>A3.7</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee Igniter Voltage</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>5</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>M3.7</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main Igniter Voltage</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>6</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1286</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Device Serial Number</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1286</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>Device Serial Number</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /><p>Here’s an example of an APRS comment showing GPS lock with 6
satellites in view, a primary battery at 4.0V, and
apogee and main igniters both at 3.7V from device 1286.</p><pre class="literallayout">L6 B4.0 A3.7 M3.7 1286</pre><p>Here’s an example of an APRS comment showing GPS lock with 6
satellites in view and a primary battery at 4.0V from device 1876.</p><pre class="literallayout">L6 B4.0 1876</pre><p>Make sure your primary battery is above 3.8V
per second and descent at 1 sample per second.
Data are logged to
an on-board flash memory part, which can be partitioned into
-several equal-sized blocks, one for each flight.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
058130283472"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table D.1. Data Storage on Altus Metrum altimeters</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table summary="Data Storage on Altus Metrum altimeters" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /><col class="col_4" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Device </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Bytes per Sample </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Total Storage </th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Minutes at Full Rate</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMetrum v1.0</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>8</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1MB</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>20</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMetrum v1.1 v1.2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>8</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>2MB</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>40</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMetrum v2.0</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>16</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>8MB</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>80</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMini v1.0</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>5kB</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>4</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>EasyMini</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>16</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1MB</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>10</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMega</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>32</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>8MB</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>40</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>EasyMega</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>32</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>8MB</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>40</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /><p>The on-board flash is partitioned into separate flight logs,
+several equal-sized blocks, one for each flight.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
464673970272"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table D.1. Data Storage on Altus Metrum altimeters</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="Data Storage on Altus Metrum altimeters" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /><col class="col_4" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Device </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Bytes per Sample </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Total Storage </th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Minutes at Full Rate</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMetrum v1.0</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>8</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1MB</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>20</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMetrum v1.1 v1.2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>8</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>2MB</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>40</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMetrum v2.0</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>16</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>8MB</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>80</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMini v1.0</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>5kB</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>4</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>EasyMini</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>16</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1MB</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>10</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMega</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>32</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>8MB</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>40</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>EasyMega</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>32</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>8MB</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>40</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /><p>The on-board flash is partitioned into separate flight logs,
each of a fixed maximum size. Increase the maximum size of
each log and you reduce the number of flights that can be
stored. Decrease the size and you can store more flights.</p><p>Configuration data is also stored in the flash memory on
from the flight computer before it fills up. The flight
computer will still successfully control the flight even if it
cannot log data, so the only thing you will lose is the data.</p></div><div class="appendix"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_altus_metrum_hardware_specifications"></a>Appendix E. Altus Metrum Hardware Specifications</h1></div></div></div><p>Here’s the full set of Altus Metrum products, both in
-production and retired.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45058130237152"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table E.1. Altus Metrum Flight Computer Electronics</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table summary="Altus Metrum Flight Computer Electronics" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /><col class="col_4" /><col class="col_5" /><col class="col_6" /><col class="col_7" /><col class="col_8" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Device </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> Barometer </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> Z-axis accel </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> GPS </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> 3D sensors </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> Storage </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> RF Output </th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> Battery</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMetrum v1.0</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MP3H6115 10km (33k')</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MMA2202 50g</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>SkyTraq</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1MB</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>10mW</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>3.7V</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMetrum v1.1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MP3H6115 10km (33k')</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MMA2202 50g</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>SkyTraq</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>2MB</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>10mW</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>3.7V</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMetrum v1.2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MP3H6115 10km (33k')</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>ADXL78 70g</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>SkyTraq</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>2MB</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>10mW</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>3.7V</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMetrum v2.0</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MS5607 30km (100k')</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MMA6555 102g</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>uBlox Max-7Q</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>8MB</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>40mW</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>3.7V</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMini v1.0</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MP3H6115 10km (33k')</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>5kB</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>10mW</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>3.7V</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>EasyMini v1.0</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MS5607 30km (100k')</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1MB</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>3.7-12V</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMega v1.0</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MS5607 30km (100k')</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MMA6555 102g</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>uBlox Max-7Q</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MPU6000 HMC5883</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>8MB</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>40mW</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>3.7V</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>EasyMega v1.0</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MS5607 30km (100k')</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MMA6555 102g</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MPU6000 HMC5883</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>8MB</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>3.7V</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /><p></p><div class="table"><a id="idm45058130154144"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table E.2. Altus Metrum Flight Computer Mechanical Components</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table summary="Altus Metrum Flight Computer Mechanical Components" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /><col class="col_4" /><col class="col_5" /><col class="col_6" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Device</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Connectors</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Screw Terminals</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Width</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Length</th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Tube Size</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMetrum</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Antenna Debug Companion USB Battery</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro Main pyro Switch</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1 inch (2.54cm)</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>2 ¾ inch (6.99cm)</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>29mm coupler</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMini v1.0</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Antenna Debug Battery</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro Main pyro</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>½ inch (1.27cm)</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1½ inch (3.81cm)</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>18mm coupler</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMini v2.0</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Antenna Debug USB Battery</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro Main pyro Battery Switch</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>0.8 inch (2.03cm)</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1½ inch (3.81cm)</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>24mm coupler</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>EasyMini</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Debug USB Battery</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro Main pyro Battery</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>0.8 inch (2.03cm)</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1½ inch (3.81cm)</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>24mm coupler</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMega</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Antenna Debug Companion USB Battery</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro Main pyro Pyro A-D Switch Pyro battery</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1¼ inch (3.18cm)</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>3¼ inch (8.26cm)</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>38mm coupler</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>EasyMega</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Debug Companion USB Battery</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro Main pyro Pyro A-D Switch Pyro battery</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1¼ inch (3.18cm)</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>2¼ inch (5.62cm)</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>38mm coupler</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /></div><div class="appendix"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_release_notes"></a>Appendix F. Release Notes</h1></div></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_6_2"></a>F.1. Release Notes for Version 1.6.2</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.6.2 includes support for our updated TeleMega v2.0
+production and retired.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45464673923952"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table E.1. Altus Metrum Flight Computer Electronics</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="Altus Metrum Flight Computer Electronics" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /><col class="col_4" /><col class="col_5" /><col class="col_6" /><col class="col_7" /><col class="col_8" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Device </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> Barometer </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> Z-axis accel </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> GPS </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> 3D sensors </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> Storage </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> RF Output </th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> Battery</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMetrum v1.0</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MP3H6115 10km (33k')</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MMA2202 50g</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>SkyTraq</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1MB</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>10mW</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>3.7V</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMetrum v1.1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MP3H6115 10km (33k')</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MMA2202 50g</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>SkyTraq</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>2MB</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>10mW</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>3.7V</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMetrum v1.2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MP3H6115 10km (33k')</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>ADXL78 70g</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>SkyTraq</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>2MB</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>10mW</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>3.7V</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMetrum v2.0</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MS5607 30km (100k')</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MMA6555 102g</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>uBlox Max-7Q</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>8MB</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>40mW</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>3.7V</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMini v1.0</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MP3H6115 10km (33k')</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>5kB</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>10mW</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>3.7V</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>EasyMini v1.0</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MS5607 30km (100k')</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1MB</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>3.7-12V</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMega v1.0</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MS5607 30km (100k')</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MMA6555 102g</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>uBlox Max-7Q</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MPU6000 HMC5883</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>8MB</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>40mW</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>3.7V</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>EasyMega v1.0</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MS5607 30km (100k')</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MMA6555 102g</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MPU6000 HMC5883</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>8MB</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>3.7V</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /><p></p><div class="table"><a id="idm45464673840944"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table E.2. Altus Metrum Flight Computer Mechanical Components</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="Altus Metrum Flight Computer Mechanical Components" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /><col class="col_4" /><col class="col_5" /><col class="col_6" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Device</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Connectors</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Screw Terminals</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Width</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Length</th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Tube Size</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMetrum</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Antenna Debug Companion USB Battery</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro Main pyro Switch</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1 inch (2.54cm)</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>2 ¾ inch (6.99cm)</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>29mm coupler</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMini v1.0</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Antenna Debug Battery</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro Main pyro</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>½ inch (1.27cm)</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1½ inch (3.81cm)</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>18mm coupler</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMini v2.0</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Antenna Debug USB Battery</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro Main pyro Battery Switch</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>0.8 inch (2.03cm)</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1½ inch (3.81cm)</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>24mm coupler</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>EasyMini</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Debug USB Battery</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro Main pyro Battery</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>0.8 inch (2.03cm)</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1½ inch (3.81cm)</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>24mm coupler</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>TeleMega</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Antenna Debug Companion USB Battery</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro Main pyro Pyro A-D Switch Pyro battery</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1¼ inch (3.18cm)</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>3¼ inch (8.26cm)</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>38mm coupler</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>EasyMega</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Debug Companion USB Battery</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro Main pyro Pyro A-D Switch Pyro battery</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1¼ inch (3.18cm)</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>2¼ inch (5.62cm)</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>38mm coupler</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /></div><div class="appendix"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_release_notes"></a>Appendix F. Release Notes</h1></div></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_6_3"></a>F.1. Release Notes for Version 1.6.3</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.6.3 adds idle mode to AltosDroid and has bug fixes
+for our host software on desktops, laptops an android devices
+along with BlueTooth support for Windows.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos"></a>F.1.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+Fix hardware flow control on TeleBT v3.0. RTS/CTS is
+wired backwards on this board, switch from using the
+hardware to driving these pins with software.
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications"></a>F.1.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+Add BlueTooth support for Windows operating system. This
+supports connections to TeleBT over BlueTooth rather than
+just USB.
+</li></ul></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS Fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+Change Java detection and install on Windows. Detection is
+now done by looking for the <span class="emphasis"><em>javaw.exe</em></span> program, and
+installation by opening a browser on the java.com web site.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Delay polling while the Fire Igniters is visible to allow
+for TeleMega to report back complete status over the radio.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Disallow changing RF calibration numbers in the
+configuration UI. There’s no good reason to change this from
+the field, and recovering is really hard if you haven’t
+written down the right number.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Fix USB device discovery on Mac OS X El Capitan. This makes
+the connected Altus Metrum USB devices appear again.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Fix acceleration data presented in MonitorIdle mode for
+TeleMetrum v2.0 flight computers.
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosdroid_2"></a>F.1.3. AltosDroid</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosDroid new features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+Monitor Idle mode. Check state of flight computer while in
+idle mode over the radio link
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Fire Igniters. Remotely fire ignires for recovery system
+ground tests.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Remote reboot. Cause the flight computer to reboot over the
+radio link. This provides a method for switching the flight
+computer from idle to flight mode without needing to reach
+the power switch.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Configurable frequency menu. Change the set of available
+frequencies and provide more descriptive names.
+</li></ul></div><p>AltosDroid bug fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+Don’t set target location if GPS hasn’t locked yet.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Fix saving target states so they can be reloaded when the
+application restarts. When the application is shut down and
+restarted, all previous target state information will be
+restored (including GPS position if available).
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Fix crash on some Android devices for offline maps when
+changing the map scale or location.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Don’t require USB OTG support. This kept the latest
+AltosDroid from being offered on devices without USB device
+support, although it can work without that just fine using
+BlueTooth.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Don’t require bluetooth to be enabled. This allows the
+application to operate with USB devices or just show old
+data without turning on the bluetooth radio.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Recover old tracker positions when restarting
+application. This finally allows you to safely stop and
+restart the application without losing the last known
+location of any tracker.
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_documentation"></a>F.1.4. Documentation</h3></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+Document TeleMega and EasyMega additional pyro channel
+continuity audio alert pattern.
+</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_6_2"></a>F.2. Release Notes for Version 1.6.2</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.6.2 includes support for our updated TeleMega v2.0
product and bug fixes in in the flight software for all our boards
-and ground station interfaces.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos
"></a>F.1.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+and ground station interfaces.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos
_2"></a>F.2.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Add support for TeleMega v2.0 boards.
</li><li class="listitem">
Add PWM servo driver. There’s no higher level code using
</li></ul></div><p>AltOS Fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Slow down telemetry packets to allow receiver to keep
up.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications
"></a>F.1.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS Fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications
_2"></a>F.2.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS Fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Fix post-flight orientation computation when processing
TeleMega and EasyMega eeprom data files.
</li><li class="listitem">
Capture complete eeprom data even when there are invalid
entries in the data. This keeps reading eeprom contents and
writing the associated .eeprom file when an error is detected.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_documentation
"></a>F.1.3. Documentation</h3></div></div></div><p>We spent a bunch of time trying to improve our documentation</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_documentation
_2"></a>F.2.3. Documentation</h3></div></div></div><p>We spent a bunch of time trying to improve our documentation</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
HTML versions now have a table of contents on the left side.
</li><li class="listitem">
EasyMini now has its own shorter manual.
</li><li class="listitem">
Lots of minor rewriting and restructuring to avoid
duplication of information
-</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_6_1"></a>F.
2. Release Notes for Version 1.6.1</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.6.1 includes support for our updated TeleBT v3.0
+</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_6_1"></a>F.
3. Release Notes for Version 1.6.1</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.6.1 includes support for our updated TeleBT v3.0
product and bug fixes in in the flight software for all our boards
-and ground station interfaces.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_
2"></a>F.2.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+and ground station interfaces.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_
3"></a>F.3.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Add support for TeleBT v3.0 boards.
</li><li class="listitem">
Add support for uncompressed APRS data, providing support
</li></ul></div><p>AltOS Fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Make TeleDongle and TeleBT more tolerant of data rate
variations from transmitting devices.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_
2"></a>F.2.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_
3"></a>F.3.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Add map to Monitor Idle display. It’s nice to be able to
verify that maps are working, instead of needing to use
Monitor Flight.
</li><li class="listitem">
Make Replay Flight run in realtime again. It had been set to
run at 10x speed by mistake.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosdroid_
2"></a>F.2.3. AltosDroid</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosDroid New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosdroid_
3"></a>F.3.3. AltosDroid</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosDroid New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Add offline map support using mapping code from AltosUI.
</li><li class="listitem">
Support TeleDongle (and TeleBT via USB) on devices
</li><li class="listitem">
Compute adjustment to current travel direction while in
motion towards rocket.
-</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_6"></a>F.
3. Release Notes for Version 1.6</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.6 includes support for our updated TeleDongle v3.0
+</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_6"></a>F.
4. Release Notes for Version 1.6</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.6 includes support for our updated TeleDongle v3.0
product and bug fixes in in the flight software for all our boards
-and ground station interfaces.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_
3"></a>F.3.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+and ground station interfaces.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_
4"></a>F.4.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Add support for TeleDongle v3.0 boards.
</li></ul></div><p>AltOS Fixes</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Don’t beep out the continuity twice by accident in idle mode.
if interrupts were blocked for too long. This affects all
released TeleGPS products; if you have a TeleGPS device,
you’ll want to reflash the firmware.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_
3"></a>F.3.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_
4"></a>F.4.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Compute tilt angle from TeleMega and EasyMega log
files. This duplicates the quaternion-based angle tracking
code from the flight firmware inside the ground station
In the Scan Channels code, reset pending flight state
information each time we change channels. This avoids having
flight computers appear on multiple frequencies by accident.
-</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_5"></a>F.
4. Release Notes for Version 1.5</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.5 is a major release. It includes support for our new
+</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_5"></a>F.
5. Release Notes for Version 1.5</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.5 is a major release. It includes support for our new
EasyMega product, new features and bug fixes in in the flight
-software for all our boards and the AltosUI ground station</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_
4"></a>F.4.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+software for all our boards and the AltosUI ground station</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_
5"></a>F.5.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Add support for EasyMega boards.
</li><li class="listitem">
Make the APRS SSID be configurable. This lets you track
Allow negative numbers in pyro configuration values. This
lets you specify things like descending speed or
deceleration.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_
4"></a>F.4.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_
5"></a>F.5.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Support telemetry baud rate selection. Adds menus to
the flight monitoring and configuration for baud rate
selection.
Make tests for Java on Windows a bit smarter, and also
provide the user with the option to skip installing Java for
cases where we just can’t figure out what version is installed.
-</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_4_2"></a>F.
5. Release Notes for Version 1.4.2</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.4.2 is a minor release. It fixes Java-related install issues on
-Windows</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_
5"></a>F.5.1. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>Windows Install Fixes</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_4_2"></a>F.
6. Release Notes for Version 1.4.2</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.4.2 is a minor release. It fixes Java-related install issues on
+Windows</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_
6"></a>F.6.1. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>Windows Install Fixes</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Checks for Java installation data in more registry locations.
</li><li class="listitem">
Allows user to bypass Java installation in case the
detection fails.
-</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_4_1"></a>F.
6. Release Notes for Version 1.4.1</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.4.1 is a minor release. It fixes install issues on
+</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_4_1"></a>F.
7. Release Notes for Version 1.4.1</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.4.1 is a minor release. It fixes install issues on
Windows and provides the missing TeleMetrum V2.0 firmware. There
aren’t any changes to the firmware or host applications at
all. All Windows users will want to upgrade to get the signed
driver, but Mac and Linux users who do not need the TeleMetrum
-V2.0 firmware image will not need to upgrade.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_
6"></a>F.6.1. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications:</h3></div></div></div><p>Windows Install Fixes</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+V2.0 firmware image will not need to upgrade.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_
7"></a>F.7.1. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications:</h3></div></div></div><p>Windows Install Fixes</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Provide signed Windows driver files. This should avoid any need to
disable driver signature checking on Windows 7 or 8.
</li><li class="listitem">
Include Google Application Key for map downloading. The 1.4
release didn’t have this key in the released version of the
software, making map downloading fail for most people.
-</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_4"></a>F.
7. Release Notes for Version 1.4</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.4 is a major release. It includes support for our new
+</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_4"></a>F.
8. Release Notes for Version 1.4</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.4 is a major release. It includes support for our new
TeleGPS product, new features and bug fixes in in the flight
-software for all our boards and the AltosUI ground station</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_
5"></a>F.7.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS new features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+software for all our boards and the AltosUI ground station</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_
6"></a>F.8.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS new features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Add support for TeleGPS boards.
</li><li class="listitem">
Make the beeper tone configurable, making it
</li><li class="listitem">
Fix u-Blox GPS driver to mark course and speed data
as being present.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_application"></a>F.
7.2. AltosUI Application</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI new features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_application"></a>F.
8.2. AltosUI Application</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI new features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Add zooming and new content types (terrain and road
maps) to map view. Change map storage format from
PNG to Jpeg, which saves a huge amount of disk
generated with pre-1.0 firmware. Those ancient
versions didn’t report the log format, so just use
the product name instead.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_telegps_application"></a>F.
7.3. TeleGPS Application</h3></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_telegps_application"></a>F.
8.3. TeleGPS Application</h3></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
New application designed for use with TeleGPS boards.
</li><li class="listitem">
Shares code with AltosUI, mostly just trimmed down
to focus on TeleGPS-related functions.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_documentation_
2"></a>F.7.4. Documentation</h3></div></div></div><p>Documentation changes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_documentation_
3"></a>F.8.4. Documentation</h3></div></div></div><p>Documentation changes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Re-create the drill template images; they should
print correctly from Firefox at least. Ship these as
individual PDF files so they’re easy to print.
Add a description of the <span class="emphasis"><em>Apogee Lockout</em></span> setting,
which prevents the apogee charge from firing for a
configurable amount of time after boost.
-</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_3_2"></a>F.
8. Release Notes for Version 1.3.2</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.3.2 is a minor release. It includes small bug fixes for
-the TeleMega flight software and AltosUI ground station</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_
6"></a>F.8.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_3_2"></a>F.
9. Release Notes for Version 1.3.2</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.3.2 is a minor release. It includes small bug fixes for
+the TeleMega flight software and AltosUI ground station</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_
7"></a>F.9.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
On TeleMega, limit number of logged GPS status
information to 12 satellites. That’s all there is
room for in the log structure.
lock. Marks locked/unlocked by sending L/U in the
APRS comment field along with the number of sats in
view and voltages.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_application_2"></a>F.
8.2. AltosUI Application</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_application_2"></a>F.
9.2. AltosUI Application</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
If the TeleMega flight firmware reports that it has
logged information about more than 12 satellites,
don’t believe it as the log only holds 12 satellite
Use letters (A, B, C, D) for alternate pyro channel
names instead of numbers (0, 1, 2, 3) in the Fire
Igniter dialog.
-</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_3_1"></a>F.
9. Release Notes for Version 1.3.1</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.3.1 is a minor release. It improves support for
-TeleMega, TeleMetrum v2.0, TeleMini v2.0 and EasyMini.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_
7"></a>F.9.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS new features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_3_1"></a>F.
10. Release Notes for Version 1.3.1</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.3.1 is a minor release. It improves support for
+TeleMega, TeleMetrum v2.0, TeleMini v2.0 and EasyMini.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_
8"></a>F.10.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS new features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Improved APRS mode. Now uses compressed position
format for smaller data size, improved precision and
to include altitude data as well as latitude and
configuration. Antenna down mode wasn’t working
because the accelerometer calibration values were
getting re-computed incorrectly in inverted mode.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_application_3"></a>F.
9.2. AltosUI Application</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI new features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_application_3"></a>F.
10.2. AltosUI Application</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI new features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Display additional TeleMega sensor values in real
units. Make all of these values available for
plotting. Display TeleMega orientation value in the
Limit data rate when downloading satellite images
from Google to make sure we stay within their limits
so that all of the map tiles download successfully.
-</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_3"></a>F.1
0. Release Notes for Version 1.3</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.3 is a major release. It adds support for TeleMega,
-TeleMetrum v2.0, TeleMini v2.0 and EasyMini.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_
8"></a>F.10.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS new features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_3"></a>F.1
1. Release Notes for Version 1.3</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.3 is a major release. It adds support for TeleMega,
+TeleMetrum v2.0, TeleMini v2.0 and EasyMini.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_
9"></a>F.11.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS new features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Add STM32L processor support. This includes
enhancements to the scheduler to support products
with many threads.
accelerometer + 3 axis gyro, Honeywell HMC5883
3-axis magnetic sensor and the TI CC1120 and CC115L
digital FM transceivers
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_application_4"></a>F.1
0.2. AltosUI Application</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI new features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_application_4"></a>F.1
1.2. AltosUI Application</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI new features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Support TeleMega, TeleMetrum v2.0, TeleMini v2.0 and
EasyMini telemetry and log formats.
</li></ul></div><p>AltosUI fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
</li><li class="listitem">
Save the last log directory and offer that as the
default for new downloads
-</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_2_1"></a>F.1
1. Release Notes for Version 1.2.1</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.2.1 is a minor release. It adds support for TeleBT and
+</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_2_1"></a>F.1
2. Release Notes for Version 1.2.1</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.2.1 is a minor release. It adds support for TeleBT and
the AltosDroid application, provides several new features in
-AltosUI and fixes some bugs in the AltOS firmware.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_
9"></a>F.11.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS new features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+AltosUI and fixes some bugs in the AltOS firmware.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_
10"></a>F.12.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS new features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Add support for TeleBT
</li></ul></div><p>AltOS fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
In TeleMini recovery mode (when booted with the
affect receive performance for TeleDongle. Field
tests indicate that this may improve receive
performance somewhat.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_application_5"></a>F.1
1.2. AltosUI Application</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI application new features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_application_5"></a>F.1
2.2. AltosUI Application</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI application new features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Make the initial position of the AltosUI top level
window configurable. Along with this change, the
other windows will pop up at <span class="emphasis"><em>sensible</em></span> places now,
blocks will need to be downloaded, but at least it
isn’t just sitting there doing nothing for a long
time.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosdroid_
3"></a>F.11.3. AltosDroid</h3></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosdroid_
4"></a>F.12.3. AltosDroid</h3></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
First version of this application
-</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_2"></a>F.1
2. Release Notes for Version 1.2</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.2 is a major release. It adds support for MicroPeak
-and the MicroPeak USB adapter.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_1
0"></a>F.12.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_2"></a>F.1
3. Release Notes for Version 1.2</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.2 is a major release. It adds support for MicroPeak
+and the MicroPeak USB adapter.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_1
1"></a>F.13.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Add MicroPeak support. This includes support for the
ATtiny85 processor and adaptations to the core code
to allow for devices too small to run the
multi-tasking scheduler.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_micropeak_application"></a>F.1
2.2. AltosUI and MicroPeak Application</h3></div></div></div><p>New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_micropeak_application"></a>F.1
3.2. AltosUI and MicroPeak Application</h3></div></div></div><p>New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Added MicroPeak application
</li></ul></div><p>AltosUI and MicroPeak fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Distribute Mac OS X packages in disk image (<span class="emphasis"><em>.dmg</em></span>)
to allow for multiple Altus Metrum software packages
to be installed in the same directory at the same
time.
-</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_1"></a>F.1
3. Release Notes for Version 1.1</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.1.1 is a bug-fix release. It fixes a couple of bugs
+</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_1"></a>F.1
4. Release Notes for Version 1.1</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.1.1 is a bug-fix release. It fixes a couple of bugs
in AltosUI and one firmware bug that affects TeleMetrum
version 1.0 boards. Thanks to Bob Brown for help diagnosing
the Google Earth file export issue, and for suggesting the
-addition of the Ground Distance value in the Descent tab.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_1
1"></a>F.13.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+addition of the Ground Distance value in the Descent tab.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_1
2"></a>F.14.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
TeleMetrum v1.0 boards use the AT45DB081D flash
memory part to store flight data, which is different
from later TeleMetrum boards. The AltOS v1.1 driver
configuration values. This bug doesn’t affect newer
TeleMetrum boards, and it doesn’t affect the safety
of rockets flying version 1.1 firmware.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_2"></a>F.1
3.2. AltosUI</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI new features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_2"></a>F.1
4.2. AltosUI</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI new features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
The “Descent” tab displays the range to the rocket,
which is a combination of the over-the-ground
distance to the rockets current latitude/longitude
which kinds of data to fetch from the flight
computer was missing a check for TeleMini when
deciding whether to fetch the analog sensor data.
-</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_1_2"></a>F.1
4. Release Notes for Version 1.1</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.1 is a minor release. It provides a few new features
-in AltosUI and the AltOS firmware and fixes bugs.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_1
2"></a>F.14.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS Firmware New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_1_2"></a>F.1
5. Release Notes for Version 1.1</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.1 is a minor release. It provides a few new features
+in AltosUI and the AltOS firmware and fixes bugs.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_1
3"></a>F.15.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS Firmware New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Add apogee-lockout value. Overrides the apogee
detection logic to prevent incorrect apogee charge
firing.
Fix a bug which caused the old received telemetry
packets to be retransmitted over the USB link when
the radio was turned off and back on.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_3"></a>F.1
4.2. AltosUI</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_3"></a>F.1
5.2. AltosUI</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Make the look-n-feel configurable, providing a choice from
the available options.
</li><li class="listitem">
entries duplicated from the header and adds both
current altitude and pad altitude, which are useful
in <span class="emphasis"><em>Monitor Idle</em></span> mode.
-</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_0_1"></a>F.1
5. Release Notes for Version 1.0.1</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.0.1 is a major release, adding support for the
-TeleMini device and lots of new AltosUI features</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_1
3"></a>F.15.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_0_1"></a>F.1
6. Release Notes for Version 1.0.1</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.0.1 is a major release, adding support for the
+TeleMini device and lots of new AltosUI features</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_1
4"></a>F.16.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Add TeleMini v1.0 support.
</li><li class="listitem">
Support operation of TeleMetrum with the antenna pointing
allows the baro-only TeleMini device to correctly identify
Mach transitions, avoiding the error-prone selection of a
Mach delay.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_application_6"></a>F.1
5.2. AltosUI Application</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_application_6"></a>F.1
6.2. AltosUI Application</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Add main/apogee voltage graphs to the data
plot. This provides a visual indication if the
igniters fail before being fired.
providing a cancel button should the user get
bored. This is necessary as the TeleMini can only be
placed in "Idle" mode if AltosUI is polling it.
-</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_0_9_2"></a>F.1
6. Release Notes for Version 0.9.2</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 0.9.2 is an AltosUI bug-fix release, with no firmware
-changes.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_4"></a>F.1
6.1. AltosUI</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_0_9_2"></a>F.1
7. Release Notes for Version 0.9.2</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 0.9.2 is an AltosUI bug-fix release, with no firmware
+changes.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_4"></a>F.1
7.1. AltosUI</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Fix plotting problems due to missing file in the Mac
OS install image.
</li><li class="listitem">
invalid, display parsing errors to user.
</li><li class="listitem">
Add software version to Configure AltosUI dialog
-</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_0_9"></a>F.1
7. Release Notes for Version 0.9</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 0.9 adds a few new firmware features and accompanying
-AltosUI changes, along with new hardware support.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_1
4"></a>F.17.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_0_9"></a>F.1
8. Release Notes for Version 0.9</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 0.9 adds a few new firmware features and accompanying
+AltosUI changes, along with new hardware support.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_1
5"></a>F.18.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Support for TeleMetrum v1.1 hardware. Sources for the flash
memory part used in v1.0 dried up, so v1.1 uses a different
part which required a new driver and support for explicit
provided only 8 bits for the device serial number. This
change requires that both ends of the telemetry link be
running the 0.9 firmware or they will not communicate.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_application_7"></a>F.1
7.2. AltosUI Application</h3></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_application_7"></a>F.1
8.2. AltosUI Application</h3></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Support for telemetry format changes.
</li><li class="listitem">
Support for multiple flight logs.
-</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_0_8"></a>F.1
8. Release Notes for Version 0.8</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 0.8 offers a major upgrade in the AltosUI
-interface.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_application_8"></a>F.1
8.1. AltosUI Application:</h3></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_0_8"></a>F.1
9. Release Notes for Version 0.8</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 0.8 offers a major upgrade in the AltosUI
+interface.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_application_8"></a>F.1
9.1. AltosUI Application:</h3></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Post-flight graphing tool. This lets you explore the
behaviour of your rocket after flight with a scroll-able and
zoom-able chart showing the altitude, speed and acceleration
Exports Google Earth flight tracks. Using the Keyhole Markup
Language (.kml) file format, this provides a 3D view of your
rocket flight through the Google Earth program.
-</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_0_7_1"></a>F.
19. Release Notes for Version 0.7.1</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 0.7.1 is the first release containing our new
-cross-platform Java-based user interface.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_application_9"></a>F.
19.1. AltosUI Application</h3></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_0_7_1"></a>F.
20. Release Notes for Version 0.7.1</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 0.7.1 is the first release containing our new
+cross-platform Java-based user interface.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_application_9"></a>F.
20.1. AltosUI Application</h3></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Receive and log telemetry from a connected TeleDongle
device. All data received is saved to log files named with
the current date and the connected rocket serial and flight
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contribution!</p><p>Have fun using these products, and we hope to meet all of you
out on the rocket flight line somewhere.</p><div class="blockquote"><blockquote class="blockquote"><div class="literallayout"><p>Bdale Garbee, KB0G<br />
NAR #87103, TRA #12201</p></div></blockquote></div><div class="blockquote"><blockquote class="blockquote"><div class="literallayout"><p>Keith Packard, KD7SQG<br />
-NAR #88757, TRA #12200</p></div></blockquote></div></div><div class="toc"><p><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p><dl class="toc"><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_introduction_and_overview">1. Introduction and Overview</a></span></dt><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_getting_started">2. Getting Started</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_batteries">2.1. Batteries</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_linux_mac_windows_ground_station_software">2.2. Linux/Mac/Windows Ground Station Software</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_using_altus_metrum_hardware">3. Using Altus Metrum Hardware</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_wiring_and_electrical_interference">3.1. Wiring and Electrical Interference</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_hooking_up_lithium_polymer_batteries">3.2. Hooking Up Lithium Polymer Batteries</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_hooking_up_pyro_charges">3.3. Hooking Up Pyro Charges</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_hooking_up_a_power_switch">3.4. Hooking Up a Power Switch</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_understanding_beeps">3.5. Understanding Beeps</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_turning_on_the_power">3.6. Turning On the Power</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_an_external_active_switch_circuit">3.7. Using an External Active Switch Circuit</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_a_separate_pyro_battery">3.8. Using a Separate Pyro Battery</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_a_different_kind_of_battery">3.9. Using a Different Kind of Battery</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_easymini">4. EasyMini</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_easymini_screw_terminals">4.1. EasyMini Screw Terminals</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_connecting_a_battery_to_easymini">4.2. Connecting A Battery To EasyMini</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_charging_lithium_batteries">4.3. Charging Lithium Batteries</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_a_separate_pyro_battery_with_easymini">4.4. Using a Separate Pyro Battery with EasyMini</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_an_active_switch_with_easymini">4.5. Using an Active Switch with EasyMini</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_installation">5. Installation</a></span></dt><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_using_altus_metrum_products">6. Using Altus Metrum Products</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_in_the_rocket">6.1. In the Rocket</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_on_the_ground">6.2. On the Ground</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_data_analysis">6.3. Data Analysis</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_future_plans">6.4. Future Plans</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_altosui">7. AltosUI</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_save_flight_data">7.1. Save Flight Data</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_replay_flight">7.2. Replay Flight</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_graph_data">7.3. Graph Data</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_flight_graph">7.3.1. Flight Graph</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configure_graph">7.3.2. Configure Graph</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_flight_statistics">7.3.3. Flight Statistics</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_export_data">7.4. Export Data</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_comma_separated_value_format">7.4.1. Comma Separated Value Format</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configure_altimeter">7.5. Configure Altimeter</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_main_deploy_altitude">7.5.1. Main Deploy Altitude</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_apogee_delay">7.5.2. Apogee Delay</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_apogee_lockout">7.5.3. Apogee Lockout</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_maximum_flight_log_size">7.5.4. Maximum Flight Log Size</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_ignitor_firing_mode">7.5.5. Ignitor Firing Mode</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_beeper_frequency">7.5.6. Beeper Frequency</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configure_altosui">7.6. Configure AltosUI</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_log_directory">7.6.1. Log Directory</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_imperial_units">7.6.2. Imperial Units</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_serial_debug">7.6.3. Serial Debug</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_font_size">7.6.4. Font size</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_look_amp_feel">7.6.5. Look & feel</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_menu_position">7.6.6. Menu position</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_flash_image">7.7. Flash Image</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_fire_igniter">7.8. Fire Igniter</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_system_operation">A. System Operation</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_firmware_modes">A.1. Firmware Modes</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_ground_testing">A.2. Ground Testing</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configurable_parameters">A.3. Configurable Parameters</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_handling_precautions">B. Handling Precautions</a></span></dt><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_updating_device_firmware">C. Updating Device Firmware</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_updating_easymini_firmware">C.1. Updating EasyMini Firmware</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_recovering_from_self_flashing_failure">C.1.1. Recovering From Self-Flashing Failure</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_flight_data_recording">D. Flight Data Recording</a></span></dt><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_altus_metrum_hardware_specifications">E. Altus Metrum Hardware Specifications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_release_notes">F. Release Notes</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_6_
2">F.1. Release Notes for Version 1.6.2</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos">F.1.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications">F.1.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_documentation">F.1.3. Documentation</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd></dl></div><div class="list-of-figures"><p><strong>List of Figures</strong></p><dl><dt>4.1. <a href="#idm45510334965904">EasyMini Board</a></dt><dt>7.1. <a href="#idm45510334883664">AltosUI Main Window</a></dt><dt>7.2. <a href="#idm45510334869152">Flight Data Graph</a></dt><dt>7.3. <a href="#idm45510334863760">Flight Graph Configuration</a></dt><dt>7.4. <a href="#idm45510334859248">Flight Statistics</a></dt><dt>7.5. <a href="#idm45510334849584">Altimeter Configuration</a></dt><dt>7.6. <a href="#idm45510334815904">Configure AltosUI Dialog</a></dt><dt>7.7. <a href="#idm45510334797936">Fire Igniter Window</a></dt></dl></div><div class="list-of-tables"><p><strong>List of Tables</strong></p><dl><dt>3.1. <a href="#idm45510340510736">AltOS Modes</a></dt><dt>3.2. <a href="#idm45510335019088">Pad/Idle Indications</a></dt><dt>4.1. <a href="#idm45510334959888">EasyMini Screw Terminals</a></dt><dt>D.1. <a href="#idm45510334739984">Data Storage on Altus Metrum altimeters</a></dt><dt>E.1. <a href="#idm45510334720464">Altus Metrum Flight Computer Electronics</a></dt><dt>E.2. <a href="#idm45510334695696">Altus Metrum Flight Computer Mechanical Components</a></dt></dl></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_introduction_and_overview"></a>Chapter 1. Introduction and Overview</h1></div></div></div><p>Welcome to the Altus Metrum community! Our circuits and software reflect
+NAR #88757, TRA #12200</p></div></blockquote></div></div><div class="toc"><p><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p><dl class="toc"><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_introduction_and_overview">1. Introduction and Overview</a></span></dt><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_getting_started">2. Getting Started</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_batteries">2.1. Batteries</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_linux_mac_windows_ground_station_software">2.2. Linux/Mac/Windows Ground Station Software</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_using_altus_metrum_hardware">3. Using Altus Metrum Hardware</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_wiring_and_electrical_interference">3.1. Wiring and Electrical Interference</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_hooking_up_lithium_polymer_batteries">3.2. Hooking Up Lithium Polymer Batteries</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_hooking_up_pyro_charges">3.3. Hooking Up Pyro Charges</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_hooking_up_a_power_switch">3.4. Hooking Up a Power Switch</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_understanding_beeps">3.5. Understanding Beeps</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_turning_on_the_power">3.6. Turning On the Power</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_an_external_active_switch_circuit">3.7. Using an External Active Switch Circuit</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_a_separate_pyro_battery">3.8. Using a Separate Pyro Battery</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_a_different_kind_of_battery">3.9. Using a Different Kind of Battery</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_easymini">4. EasyMini</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_easymini_screw_terminals">4.1. EasyMini Screw Terminals</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_connecting_a_battery_to_easymini">4.2. Connecting A Battery To EasyMini</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_charging_lithium_batteries">4.3. Charging Lithium Batteries</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_a_separate_pyro_battery_with_easymini">4.4. Using a Separate Pyro Battery with EasyMini</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_an_active_switch_with_easymini">4.5. Using an Active Switch with EasyMini</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_installation">5. Installation</a></span></dt><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_using_altus_metrum_products">6. Using Altus Metrum Products</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_in_the_rocket">6.1. In the Rocket</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_on_the_ground">6.2. On the Ground</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_data_analysis">6.3. Data Analysis</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_future_plans">6.4. Future Plans</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_altosui">7. AltosUI</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_save_flight_data">7.1. Save Flight Data</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_replay_flight">7.2. Replay Flight</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_graph_data">7.3. Graph Data</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_flight_graph">7.3.1. Flight Graph</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configure_graph">7.3.2. Configure Graph</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_flight_statistics">7.3.3. Flight Statistics</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_export_data">7.4. Export Data</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_comma_separated_value_format">7.4.1. Comma Separated Value Format</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configure_altimeter">7.5. Configure Altimeter</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_main_deploy_altitude">7.5.1. Main Deploy Altitude</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_apogee_delay">7.5.2. Apogee Delay</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_apogee_lockout">7.5.3. Apogee Lockout</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_maximum_flight_log_size">7.5.4. Maximum Flight Log Size</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_ignitor_firing_mode">7.5.5. Ignitor Firing Mode</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_beeper_frequency">7.5.6. Beeper Frequency</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configure_altosui">7.6. Configure AltosUI</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_log_directory">7.6.1. Log Directory</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_imperial_units">7.6.2. Imperial Units</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_serial_debug">7.6.3. Serial Debug</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_font_size">7.6.4. Font size</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_look_amp_feel">7.6.5. Look & feel</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_menu_position">7.6.6. Menu position</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_flash_image">7.7. Flash Image</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_fire_igniter">7.8. Fire Igniter</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_system_operation">A. System Operation</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_firmware_modes">A.1. Firmware Modes</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_ground_testing">A.2. Ground Testing</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configurable_parameters">A.3. Configurable Parameters</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_handling_precautions">B. Handling Precautions</a></span></dt><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_updating_device_firmware">C. Updating Device Firmware</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_updating_easymini_firmware">C.1. Updating EasyMini Firmware</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_recovering_from_self_flashing_failure">C.1.1. Recovering From Self-Flashing Failure</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_flight_data_recording">D. Flight Data Recording</a></span></dt><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_altus_metrum_hardware_specifications">E. Altus Metrum Hardware Specifications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_release_notes">F. Release Notes</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_6_
3">F.1. Release Notes for Version 1.6.3</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos">F.1.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications">F.1.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosdroid">F.1.3. AltosDroid</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_documentation">F.1.4. Documentation</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_6_2">F.2. Release Notes for Version 1.6.2</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_2">F.2.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_2">F.2.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_documentation_2">F.2.3. Documentation</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd></dl></div><div class="list-of-figures"><p><strong>List of Figures</strong></p><dl><dt>4.1. <a href="#idm45186423982048">EasyMini Board</a></dt><dt>7.1. <a href="#idm45186418236208">AltosUI Main Window</a></dt><dt>7.2. <a href="#idm45186418221696">Flight Data Graph</a></dt><dt>7.3. <a href="#idm45186418216304">Flight Graph Configuration</a></dt><dt>7.4. <a href="#idm45186418211792">Flight Statistics</a></dt><dt>7.5. <a href="#idm45186418202128">Altimeter Configuration</a></dt><dt>7.6. <a href="#idm45186418168448">Configure AltosUI Dialog</a></dt><dt>7.7. <a href="#idm45186418150480">Fire Igniter Window</a></dt></dl></div><div class="list-of-tables"><p><strong>List of Tables</strong></p><dl><dt>3.1. <a href="#idm45186423862544">AltOS Modes</a></dt><dt>3.2. <a href="#idm45186418378128">Pad/Idle Indications</a></dt><dt>4.1. <a href="#idm45186418303392">EasyMini Screw Terminals</a></dt><dt>D.1. <a href="#idm45186418092528">Data Storage on Altus Metrum altimeters</a></dt><dt>E.1. <a href="#idm45186418073008">Altus Metrum Flight Computer Electronics</a></dt><dt>E.2. <a href="#idm45186418048240">Altus Metrum Flight Computer Mechanical Components</a></dt></dl></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_introduction_and_overview"></a>Chapter 1. Introduction and Overview</h1></div></div></div><p>Welcome to the Altus Metrum community! Our circuits and software reflect
our passion for both hobby rocketry and Free Software. We hope their
capabilities and performance will delight you in every way, but by
releasing all of our hardware and software designs under open licenses,
that accompanies each mode. In the description of the
beeping pattern, “dit” means a short beep while "dah"
means a long beep (three times as long). “Brap” means
-a long dissonant tone.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
510340510736"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 3.1. AltOS Modes</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table summary="AltOS Modes" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /><col class="col_4" /></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Mode Name</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Abbreviation</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Beeps</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Description</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Startup</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>S</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>battery voltage in decivolts</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Calibrating sensors, detecting orientation.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Idle</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>I</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Ready to accept commands over USB</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Pad</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>P</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dah dah dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Waiting for launch. Not listening for commands.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Boost</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>B</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dah dit dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Accelerating upwards.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Fast</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>F</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dit dah dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Decelerating, but moving faster than 200m/s.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Coast</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>C</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dah dit dah dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Decelerating, moving slower than 200m/s</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Drogue</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>D</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dah dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Descending after apogee. Above main height.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>M</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dah dah</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Descending. Below main height.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Landed</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>L</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dah dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Stable altitude for at least ten seconds.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Sensor error</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>X</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dah dit dit dah</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>Error detected during sensor calibration.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /><p>Here’s a summary of all of the Pad and Idle mode
+a long dissonant tone.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
186423862544"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 3.1. AltOS Modes</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="AltOS Modes" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /><col class="col_4" /></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Mode Name</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Abbreviation</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Beeps</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Description</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Startup</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>S</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>battery voltage in decivolts</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Calibrating sensors, detecting orientation.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Idle</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>I</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Ready to accept commands over USB</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Pad</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>P</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dah dah dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Waiting for launch. Not listening for commands.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Boost</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>B</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dah dit dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Accelerating upwards.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Fast</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>F</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dit dah dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Decelerating, but moving faster than 200m/s.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Coast</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>C</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dah dit dah dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Decelerating, moving slower than 200m/s</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Drogue</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>D</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dah dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Descending after apogee. Above main height.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>M</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dah dah</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Descending. Below main height.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Landed</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>L</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dah dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Stable altitude for at least ten seconds.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Sensor error</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>X</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dah dit dit dah</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>Error detected during sensor calibration.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /><p>Here’s a summary of all of the Pad and Idle mode
indications. In Idle mode, you’ll hear one of these
just once after the two short dits indicating idle
mode. In Pad mode, after the dit dah dah dit
indicating Pad mode, you’ll hear these once every five
-seconds.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
510335019088"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 3.2. Pad/Idle Indications</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table summary="Pad/Idle Indications" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Name </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Beeps </th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Neither</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>brap</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>No continuity detected on either apogee or main igniters.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Continuity detected only on apogee igniter.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Continuity detected only on main igniter.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Both</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Continuity detected on both igniters.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Storage Full</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>warble</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>On-board data logging storage is full. This will
+seconds.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
186418378128"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 3.2. Pad/Idle Indications</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="Pad/Idle Indications" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Name </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Beeps </th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Neither</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>brap</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>No continuity detected on either apogee or main igniters.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Continuity detected only on apogee igniter.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Continuity detected only on main igniter.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Both</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Continuity detected on both igniters.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Storage Full</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>warble</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>On-board data logging storage is full. This will
not prevent the flight computer from safely
controlling the flight or transmitting telemetry
signals, but no record of the flight will be
-stored in on-board flash.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_turning_on_the_power"></a>3.6. Turning On the Power</h2></div></div></div><p>Connect a battery and power switch and turn the switch
+stored in on-board flash.</p></td></tr><
tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Additional Igniters</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>four very short beeps</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Continuity indication for the four additional pyro</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>channels on TeleMega and EasyMega. One high tone for</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>no continuity, one low tone for continuity. These are</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>produced after the continuity indicators for the two</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_turning_on_the_power"></a>3.6. Turning On the Power</h2></div></div></div><p>Connect a battery and power switch and turn the switch
to "on". The flight computer will signal power on by
reporting the battery voltage and then perform an internal self
test and sensor calibration.</p><p>Once the self test and calibration are complete, there
designed to use either a
lithium polymer battery or any other battery producing
between 4 and 12 volts, such as a rectangular 9V
-battery.</p></div></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_easymini"></a>Chapter 4. EasyMini</h1></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
510334965904"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 4.1. EasyMini Board</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="easymini-top.jpg" width="495" alt="easymini-top.jpg" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>EasyMini is built on a 0.8 inch by 1½ inch circuit board. It’s
+battery.</p></div></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_easymini"></a>Chapter 4. EasyMini</h1></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
186423982048"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 4.1. EasyMini Board</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="easymini-top.jpg" width="495" alt="easymini-top.jpg" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>EasyMini is built on a 0.8 inch by 1½ inch circuit board. It’s
designed to fit in a 24mm coupler tube.</p><p>You usually don’t need to configure EasyMini at all; it’s set
up to do dual-deployment with an event at apogee to separate
the airframe and deploy a drogue and another event at 250m
above, the top four have connections for the main pyro
circuit and an external battery and the bottom four have
connections for the apogee pyro circuit and the power
-switch. Counting from the left, the connections are as follows:</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
510334959888"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 4.1. EasyMini Screw Terminals</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table summary="EasyMini Screw Terminals" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal #</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal Name</th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Battery</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Positive external battery terminal</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Battery -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Negative external battery terminal</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Output</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to flight computer</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Input</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to positive battery terminal</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_connecting_a_battery_to_easymini"></a>4.2. Connecting A Battery To EasyMini</h2></div></div></div><p>There are two possible battery connections on
+switch. Counting from the left, the connections are as follows:</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
186418303392"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 4.1. EasyMini Screw Terminals</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="EasyMini Screw Terminals" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal #</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal Name</th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Battery</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Positive external battery terminal</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Battery -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Negative external battery terminal</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Output</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to flight computer</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Input</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to positive battery terminal</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_connecting_a_battery_to_easymini"></a>4.2. Connecting A Battery To EasyMini</h2></div></div></div><p>There are two possible battery connections on
EasyMini. You can use either method; both feed
through the power switch terminals.</p><p>One battery connection is the standard Altus Metrum
white JST plug. This mates with single-cell Lithium
you’d like to see that we aren’t already working on,
and maybe we’ll get excited about it too…</p><p>Watch our <a class="ulink" href="http://altusmetrum.org/" target="_top">web site</a> for
more news and information as our family of products
-evolves!</p></div></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_altosui"></a>Chapter 7. AltosUI</h1></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
510334883664"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.1. AltosUI Main Window</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="altosui.png" width="414" alt="altosui.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>The AltosUI program provides a graphical user interface for
+evolves!</p></div></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_altosui"></a>Chapter 7. AltosUI</h1></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
186418236208"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.1. AltosUI Main Window</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="altosui.png" width="414" alt="altosui.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>The AltosUI program provides a graphical user interface for
interacting with the Altus Metrum product family. AltosUI can
monitor telemetry data, configure devices and many other
tasks. The primary interface window provides a selection of
flash memory.</p><p>Note that telemetry files will generally produce poor graphs
due to the lower sampling rate and missed telemetry packets.
Use saved flight data in .eeprom files for graphing where possible.</p><p>Once a flight record is selected, a window with multiple tabs is
-opened.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_flight_graph"></a>7.3.1. Flight Graph</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
510334869152"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.2. Flight Data Graph</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="graph.png" width="495" alt="graph.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>By default, the graph contains acceleration (blue),
+opened.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_flight_graph"></a>7.3.1. Flight Graph</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
186418221696"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.2. Flight Data Graph</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="graph.png" width="495" alt="graph.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>By default, the graph contains acceleration (blue),
velocity (green) and altitude (red).</p><p>The graph can be zoomed into a particular area by
clicking and dragging down and to the right. Once
zoomed, the graph can be reset by clicking and
clicking and dragging allows the graph to be panned.
The right mouse button causes a pop-up menu to be
displayed, giving you the option save or print the
-plot.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_configure_graph"></a>7.3.2. Configure Graph</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
510334863760"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.3. Flight Graph Configuration</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="graph-configure.png" width="495" alt="graph-configure.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This selects which graph elements to show, and, at the
+plot.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_configure_graph"></a>7.3.2. Configure Graph</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
186418216304"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.3. Flight Graph Configuration</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="graph-configure.png" width="495" alt="graph-configure.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This selects which graph elements to show, and, at the
very bottom, lets you switch between metric and
-imperial units</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_flight_statistics"></a>7.3.3. Flight Statistics</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
510334859248"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.4. Flight Statistics</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="graph-stats.png" width="495" alt="graph-stats.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Shows overall data computed from the flight.</p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_export_data"></a>7.4. Export Data</h2></div></div></div><p>This tool takes the raw data files and makes them
+imperial units</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_flight_statistics"></a>7.3.3. Flight Statistics</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
186418211792"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.4. Flight Statistics</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="graph-stats.png" width="495" alt="graph-stats.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Shows overall data computed from the flight.</p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_export_data"></a>7.4. Export Data</h2></div></div></div><p>This tool takes the raw data files and makes them
available for external analysis. When you select this
button, you are prompted to select a flight data file,
which can be either a .eeprom or .telem. The .eeprom
each field separated by a comma and at least one
space. All of the sensor values are converted to
standard units, with the barometric data reported in
-both pressure, altitude and height above pad units.</p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_configure_altimeter"></a>7.5. Configure Altimeter</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
510334849584"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.5. Altimeter Configuration</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="configure-altimeter.png" width="324" alt="configure-altimeter.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Select this button and then select an altimeter.</p><p>The first few lines of the dialog provide information about the
+both pressure, altitude and height above pad units.</p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_configure_altimeter"></a>7.5. Configure Altimeter</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
186418202128"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.5. Altimeter Configuration</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="configure-altimeter.png" width="324" alt="configure-altimeter.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Select this button and then select an altimeter.</p><p>The first few lines of the dialog provide information about the
connected device, including the product name,
software version and hardware serial number. Below that are the
individual configuration entries.</p><p>At the bottom of the dialog, there are four buttons:</p><div class="variablelist"><dl class="variablelist"><dt><span class="term">
airframe, having all of them sound at the same
frequency can be confusing. This parameter
lets you adjust the base beeper frequency
-value.</p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_configure_altosui"></a>7.6. Configure AltosUI</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
510334815904"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.6. Configure AltosUI Dialog</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="configure-altosui.png" width="216" alt="configure-altosui.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This button presents a dialog so that you can
+value.</p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_configure_altosui"></a>7.6. Configure AltosUI</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
186418168448"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.6. Configure AltosUI Dialog</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="configure-altosui.png" width="216" alt="configure-altosui.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This button presents a dialog so that you can
configure the AltosUI global settings.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_log_directory"></a>7.6.1. Log Directory</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI logs all telemetry data and saves all
flash data to this directory. This
directory is also used as the staring point
programmed directly
over USB (self programming). Please read
the directions for flashing devices in
-<a class="xref" href="#_updating_device_firmware" title="Appendix C. Updating Device Firmware">Appendix C, <em>Updating Device Firmware</em></a>.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_fire_igniter"></a>7.8. Fire Igniter</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
510334797936"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.7. Fire Igniter Window</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="fire-igniter.png" width="108" alt="fire-igniter.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This activates the igniter circuits in the flight
+<a class="xref" href="#_updating_device_firmware" title="Appendix C. Updating Device Firmware">Appendix C, <em>Updating Device Firmware</em></a>.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_fire_igniter"></a>7.8. Fire Igniter</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45
186418150480"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.7. Fire Igniter Window</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="fire-igniter.png" width="108" alt="fire-igniter.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This activates the igniter circuits in the flight
computer to help test recovery systems
deployment.</p><p>Selecting the <span class="emphasis"><em>Fire Igniter</em></span> button brings up the
usual device selection dialog. Pick the desired
descent.
Data are logged to
an on-board flash memory part, which can be partitioned into
-several equal-sized blocks, one for each flight.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
510334739984"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table D.1. Data Storage on Altus Metrum altimeters</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table summary="Data Storage on Altus Metrum altimeters" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /><col class="col_4" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Device </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Bytes per Sample </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Total Storage </th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Minutes at Full Rate</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>EasyMini</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>16</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1MB</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>10</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /><p>The on-board flash is partitioned into separate flight logs,
+several equal-sized blocks, one for each flight.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45
186418092528"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table D.1. Data Storage on Altus Metrum altimeters</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="Data Storage on Altus Metrum altimeters" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /><col class="col_4" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Device </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Bytes per Sample </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Total Storage </th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Minutes at Full Rate</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>EasyMini</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>16</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1MB</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>10</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /><p>The on-board flash is partitioned into separate flight logs,
each of a fixed maximum size. Increase the maximum size of
each log and you reduce the number of flights that can be
stored. Decrease the size and you can store more flights.</p><p>Configuration data is also stored in the flash memory on
from the flight computer before it fills up. The flight
computer will still successfully control the flight even if it
cannot log data, so the only thing you will lose is the data.</p></div><div class="appendix"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_altus_metrum_hardware_specifications"></a>Appendix E. Altus Metrum Hardware Specifications</h1></div></div></div><p>Here’s the full set of Altus Metrum products, both in
-production and retired.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45510334720464"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table E.1. Altus Metrum Flight Computer Electronics</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table summary="Altus Metrum Flight Computer Electronics" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /><col class="col_4" /><col class="col_5" /><col class="col_6" /><col class="col_7" /><col class="col_8" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Device </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> Barometer </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> Z-axis accel </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> GPS </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> 3D sensors </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> Storage </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> RF Output </th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> Battery</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>EasyMini v1.0</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MS5607 30km (100k')</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1MB</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>3.7-12V</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /><p></p><div class="table"><a id="idm45510334695696"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table E.2. Altus Metrum Flight Computer Mechanical Components</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table summary="Altus Metrum Flight Computer Mechanical Components" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /><col class="col_4" /><col class="col_5" /><col class="col_6" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Device</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Connectors</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Screw Terminals</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Width</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Length</th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Tube Size</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>EasyMini</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Debug USB Battery</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro Main pyro Battery</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>0.8 inch (2.03cm)</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1½ inch (3.81cm)</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>24mm coupler</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /></div><div class="appendix"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_release_notes"></a>Appendix F. Release Notes</h1></div></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_6_2"></a>F.1. Release Notes for Version 1.6.2</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.6.2 includes support for our updated TeleMega v2.0
+production and retired.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm45186418073008"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table E.1. Altus Metrum Flight Computer Electronics</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="Altus Metrum Flight Computer Electronics" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /><col class="col_4" /><col class="col_5" /><col class="col_6" /><col class="col_7" /><col class="col_8" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Device </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> Barometer </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> Z-axis accel </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> GPS </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> 3D sensors </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> Storage </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> RF Output </th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> Battery</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>EasyMini v1.0</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MS5607 30km (100k')</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1MB</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>3.7-12V</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /><p></p><div class="table"><a id="idm45186418048240"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table E.2. Altus Metrum Flight Computer Mechanical Components</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="Altus Metrum Flight Computer Mechanical Components" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /><col class="col_4" /><col class="col_5" /><col class="col_6" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Device</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Connectors</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Screw Terminals</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Width</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Length</th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Tube Size</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>EasyMini</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Debug USB Battery</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro Main pyro Battery</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>0.8 inch (2.03cm)</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1½ inch (3.81cm)</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>24mm coupler</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /></div><div class="appendix"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_release_notes"></a>Appendix F. Release Notes</h1></div></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_6_3"></a>F.1. Release Notes for Version 1.6.3</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.6.3 adds idle mode to AltosDroid and has bug fixes
+for our host software on desktops, laptops an android devices
+along with BlueTooth support for Windows.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos"></a>F.1.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+Fix hardware flow control on TeleBT v3.0. RTS/CTS is
+wired backwards on this board, switch from using the
+hardware to driving these pins with software.
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications"></a>F.1.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+Add BlueTooth support for Windows operating system. This
+supports connections to TeleBT over BlueTooth rather than
+just USB.
+</li></ul></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS Fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+Change Java detection and install on Windows. Detection is
+now done by looking for the <span class="emphasis"><em>javaw.exe</em></span> program, and
+installation by opening a browser on the java.com web site.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Delay polling while the Fire Igniters is visible to allow
+for TeleMega to report back complete status over the radio.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Disallow changing RF calibration numbers in the
+configuration UI. There’s no good reason to change this from
+the field, and recovering is really hard if you haven’t
+written down the right number.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Fix USB device discovery on Mac OS X El Capitan. This makes
+the connected Altus Metrum USB devices appear again.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Fix acceleration data presented in MonitorIdle mode for
+TeleMetrum v2.0 flight computers.
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosdroid"></a>F.1.3. AltosDroid</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosDroid new features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+Monitor Idle mode. Check state of flight computer while in
+idle mode over the radio link
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Fire Igniters. Remotely fire ignires for recovery system
+ground tests.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Remote reboot. Cause the flight computer to reboot over the
+radio link. This provides a method for switching the flight
+computer from idle to flight mode without needing to reach
+the power switch.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Configurable frequency menu. Change the set of available
+frequencies and provide more descriptive names.
+</li></ul></div><p>AltosDroid bug fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+Don’t set target location if GPS hasn’t locked yet.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Fix saving target states so they can be reloaded when the
+application restarts. When the application is shut down and
+restarted, all previous target state information will be
+restored (including GPS position if available).
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Fix crash on some Android devices for offline maps when
+changing the map scale or location.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Don’t require USB OTG support. This kept the latest
+AltosDroid from being offered on devices without USB device
+support, although it can work without that just fine using
+BlueTooth.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Don’t require bluetooth to be enabled. This allows the
+application to operate with USB devices or just show old
+data without turning on the bluetooth radio.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Recover old tracker positions when restarting
+application. This finally allows you to safely stop and
+restart the application without losing the last known
+location of any tracker.
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_documentation"></a>F.1.4. Documentation</h3></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+Document TeleMega and EasyMega additional pyro channel
+continuity audio alert pattern.
+</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_6_2"></a>F.2. Release Notes for Version 1.6.2</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.6.2 includes support for our updated TeleMega v2.0
product and bug fixes in in the flight software for all our boards
-and ground station interfaces.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos
"></a>F.1.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+and ground station interfaces.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos
_2"></a>F.2.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Add support for TeleMega v2.0 boards.
</li><li class="listitem">
Add PWM servo driver. There’s no higher level code using
</li></ul></div><p>AltOS Fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Slow down telemetry packets to allow receiver to keep
up.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications
"></a>F.1.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS Fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications
_2"></a>F.2.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS Fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Fix post-flight orientation computation when processing
TeleMega and EasyMega eeprom data files.
</li><li class="listitem">
Capture complete eeprom data even when there are invalid
entries in the data. This keeps reading eeprom contents and
writing the associated .eeprom file when an error is detected.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_documentation
"></a>F.1.3. Documentation</h3></div></div></div><p>We spent a bunch of time trying to improve our documentation</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_documentation
_2"></a>F.2.3. Documentation</h3></div></div></div><p>We spent a bunch of time trying to improve our documentation</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
HTML versions now have a table of contents on the left side.
</li><li class="listitem">
EasyMini now has its own shorter manual.
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-</h3></div><div><div class="author"><h3 class="author"><span class="firstname">Bdale</span> <span class="surname">Garbee</span></h3><code class="email"><<a class="email" href="mailto:bdale@gag.com">bdale@gag.com</a>></code></div></div><div><div class="author"><h3 class="author"><span class="firstname">Keith</span> <span class="surname">Packard</span></h3><code class="email"><<a class="email" href="mailto:keithp@keithp.com">keithp@keithp.com</a>></code></div></div><div><p class="copyright">Copyright © 2015 Bdale Garbee and Keith Packard</p></div><div><div class="legalnotice"><a id="idm4
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+</h3></div><div><div class="author"><h3 class="author"><span class="firstname">Bdale</span> <span class="surname">Garbee</span></h3><code class="email"><<a class="email" href="mailto:bdale@gag.com">bdale@gag.com</a>></code></div></div><div><div class="author"><h3 class="author"><span class="firstname">Keith</span> <span class="surname">Packard</span></h3><code class="email"><<a class="email" href="mailto:keithp@keithp.com">keithp@keithp.com</a>></code></div></div><div><p class="copyright">Copyright © 2015 Bdale Garbee and Keith Packard</p></div><div><div class="legalnotice"><a id="idm4
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out on the rocket flight line somewhere.</p><div class="blockquote"><blockquote class="blockquote"><div class="literallayout"><p>Bdale Garbee, KB0G<br />
NAR #87103, TRA #12201</p></div></blockquote></div><div class="blockquote"><blockquote class="blockquote"><div class="literallayout"><p>Keith Packard, KD7SQG<br />
-NAR #88757, TRA #12200</p></div></blockquote></div></div><div class="toc"><p><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p><dl class="toc"><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_telegps_quick_start_guide">1. TeleGPS Quick Start Guide</a></span></dt><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_using_telegps_hardware">2. Using TeleGPS Hardware</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_hooking_up_lithium_polymer_batteries">2.1. Hooking Up Lithium Polymer Batteries</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_on_board_data_recording">2.2. On-board Data Recording</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_installation">2.3. Installation</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_telegps_application">3. TeleGPS Application</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_telemetry_monitoring">3.1. Telemetry Monitoring</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_map">3.1.1. Map</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_location">3.1.2. Location</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_status">3.1.3. Status</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_table">3.1.4. Table</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_telegps_menus">3.2. TeleGPS Menus</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_new_window">3.2.1. New Window</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_graph_data">3.3. Graph Data</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_data_graph">3.3.1. Data Graph</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_graph_configuration">3.3.2. Graph Configuration</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_statistics">3.3.3. Statistics</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_map_2">3.3.4. Map</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_export_data">3.4. Export Data</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_comma_separated_value_format">3.4.1. Comma Separated Value Format</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_keyhole_markup_language_for_google_earth">3.4.2. Keyhole Markup Language (for Google Earth)</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_load_maps">3.5. Load Maps</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_preferences">3.6. Preferences</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_voice_settings">3.6.1. Voice Settings</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_log_directory">3.6.2. Log Directory</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_callsign">3.6.3. Callsign</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_imperial_units">3.6.4. Imperial Units</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_serial_debug">3.6.5. Serial Debug</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_font_size">3.6.6. Font size</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_look_amp_feel">3.6.7. Look & feel</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_menu_position">3.6.8. Menu position</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_map_cache_size">3.6.9. Map Cache Size</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_manage_frequencies">3.6.10. Manage Frequencies</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_close">3.7. Close</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_exit">3.8. Exit</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_connect_device">3.9. Connect Device</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_disconnect">3.10. Disconnect</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_scan_channels">3.11. Scan Channels</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_download_data">3.12. Download Data</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configure_device">3.13. Configure Device</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_frequency">3.13.1. Frequency</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_rf_calibration">3.13.2. RF Calibration</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_telemetry_rdf_aprs_enable">3.13.3. Telemetry/RDF/APRS Enable</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_telemetry_baud_rate">3.13.4. Telemetry baud rate</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_aprs_interval">3.13.5. APRS Interval</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_aprs_ssid">3.13.6. APRS SSID</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_aprs_format">3.13.7. APRS Format</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_callsign_2">3.13.8. Callsign</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_logging_trigger_motion">3.13.9. Logging Trigger Motion</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_position_reporting_interval">3.13.10. Position Reporting Interval</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_flash_device">3.14. Flash Device</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_telegps_system_operation">A. TeleGPS System Operation</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_gfsk_telemetry">A.1. GFSK Telemetry</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_aprs">A.2. APRS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configurable_parameters">A.3. Configurable Parameters</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_handling_precautions">B. Handling Precautions</a></span></dt><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_technical_information">C. Technical Information</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_gps_receiver">C.1. GPS Receiver</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_micro_controller">C.2. Micro-controller</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_lithium_polymer_battery">C.3. Lithium Polymer Battery</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_mechanical_considerations">C.4. Mechanical Considerations</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_on_board_data_storage">C.5. On-board data storage</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_updating_device_firmware">D. Updating Device Firmware</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_updating_telegps_firmware">D.1. Updating TeleGPS Firmware</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_release_notes">E. Release Notes</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_6_
2">E.1. Release Notes for Version 1.6.2</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos">E.1.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications">E.1.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_documentation">E.1.3. Documentation</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_6_1">E.2. Release Notes for Version 1.6.1</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_2">E.2.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_2">E.2.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosdroid">E.2.3. AltosDroid</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_6">E.3. Release Notes for Version 1.6</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_3">E.3.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_3">E.3.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_5">E.4. Release Notes for Version 1.5</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_4">E.4.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_4">E.4.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_4_2">E.5. Release Notes for Version 1.4.2</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_5">E.5.1. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_4_1">E.6. Release Notes for Version 1.4.1</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_6">E.6.1. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications:</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_4">E.7. Release Notes for Version 1.4</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_5">E.7.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_application">E.7.2. AltosUI Application</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_telegps_application_2">E.7.3. TeleGPS Application</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_documentation_2">E.7.4. Documentation</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd></dl></div><div class="list-of-figures"><p><strong>List of Figures</strong></p><dl><dt>3.1. <a href="#idm46008576256672">TeleGPS Map View</a></dt><dt>3.2. <a href="#idm46008582263920">TeleGPS Location View</a></dt><dt>3.3. <a href="#idm46008576235360">TeleGPS Status View</a></dt><dt>3.4. <a href="#idm46008576230928">TeleGPS Information Table</a></dt><dt>3.5. <a href="#idm46008576214528">TeleGPS Graph</a></dt><dt>3.6. <a href="#idm46008576210624">TeleGPS Graph Configuration</a></dt><dt>3.7. <a href="#idm46008576206112">TeleGPS Statistics</a></dt><dt>3.8. <a href="#idm46008576201824">TeleGPS Map</a></dt><dt>3.9. <a href="#idm46008576189984">Load Maps Window</a></dt><dt>3.10. <a href="#idm46008576173536">TeleGPS Preferences Window</a></dt><dt>3.11. <a href="#idm46008576142560">Device Selection Dialog</a></dt><dt>3.12. <a href="#idm46008576137136">Radio Scanning Dialog</a></dt><dt>3.13. <a href="#idm46008576127328">TeleGPS Configuration Dialog</a></dt></dl></div><div class="list-of-tables"><p><strong>List of Tables</strong></p><dl><dt>A.1. <a href="#idm46008576086176">Altus Metrum APRS Comments</a></dt></dl></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_telegps_quick_start_guide"></a>Chapter 1. TeleGPS Quick Start Guide</h1></div></div></div><p>TeleGPS is designed to be easy to use. Requiring no external
+NAR #88757, TRA #12200</p></div></blockquote></div></div><div class="toc"><p><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p><dl class="toc"><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_telegps_quick_start_guide">1. TeleGPS Quick Start Guide</a></span></dt><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_using_telegps_hardware">2. Using TeleGPS Hardware</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_hooking_up_lithium_polymer_batteries">2.1. Hooking Up Lithium Polymer Batteries</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_on_board_data_recording">2.2. On-board Data Recording</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_installation">2.3. Installation</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_telegps_application">3. TeleGPS Application</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_telemetry_monitoring">3.1. Telemetry Monitoring</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_map">3.1.1. Map</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_location">3.1.2. Location</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_status">3.1.3. Status</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_table">3.1.4. Table</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_telegps_menus">3.2. TeleGPS Menus</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_new_window">3.2.1. New Window</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_graph_data">3.3. Graph Data</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_data_graph">3.3.1. Data Graph</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_graph_configuration">3.3.2. Graph Configuration</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_statistics">3.3.3. Statistics</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_map_2">3.3.4. Map</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_export_data">3.4. Export Data</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_comma_separated_value_format">3.4.1. Comma Separated Value Format</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_keyhole_markup_language_for_google_earth">3.4.2. Keyhole Markup Language (for Google Earth)</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_load_maps">3.5. Load Maps</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_preferences">3.6. Preferences</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_voice_settings">3.6.1. Voice Settings</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_log_directory">3.6.2. Log Directory</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_callsign">3.6.3. Callsign</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_imperial_units">3.6.4. Imperial Units</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_serial_debug">3.6.5. Serial Debug</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_font_size">3.6.6. Font size</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_look_amp_feel">3.6.7. Look & feel</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_menu_position">3.6.8. Menu position</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_map_cache_size">3.6.9. Map Cache Size</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_manage_frequencies">3.6.10. Manage Frequencies</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_close">3.7. Close</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_exit">3.8. Exit</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_connect_device">3.9. Connect Device</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_disconnect">3.10. Disconnect</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_scan_channels">3.11. Scan Channels</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_download_data">3.12. Download Data</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configure_device">3.13. Configure Device</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_frequency">3.13.1. Frequency</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_rf_calibration">3.13.2. RF Calibration</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_telemetry_rdf_aprs_enable">3.13.3. Telemetry/RDF/APRS Enable</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_telemetry_baud_rate">3.13.4. Telemetry baud rate</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_aprs_interval">3.13.5. APRS Interval</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_aprs_ssid">3.13.6. APRS SSID</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_aprs_format">3.13.7. APRS Format</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_callsign_2">3.13.8. Callsign</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_logging_trigger_motion">3.13.9. Logging Trigger Motion</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_position_reporting_interval">3.13.10. Position Reporting Interval</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_flash_device">3.14. Flash Device</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_telegps_system_operation">A. TeleGPS System Operation</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_gfsk_telemetry">A.1. GFSK Telemetry</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_aprs">A.2. APRS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configurable_parameters">A.3. Configurable Parameters</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_handling_precautions">B. Handling Precautions</a></span></dt><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_technical_information">C. Technical Information</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_gps_receiver">C.1. GPS Receiver</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_micro_controller">C.2. Micro-controller</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_lithium_polymer_battery">C.3. Lithium Polymer Battery</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_mechanical_considerations">C.4. Mechanical Considerations</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_on_board_data_storage">C.5. On-board data storage</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_updating_device_firmware">D. Updating Device Firmware</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_updating_telegps_firmware">D.1. Updating TeleGPS Firmware</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_release_notes">E. Release Notes</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_6_
3">E.1. Release Notes for Version 1.6.3</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos">E.1.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications">E.1.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosdroid">E.1.3. AltosDroid</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_documentation">E.1.4. Documentation</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_6_2">E.2. Release Notes for Version 1.6.2</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_2">E.2.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_2">E.2.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_documentation_2">E.2.3. Documentation</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_6_1">E.3. Release Notes for Version 1.6.1</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_3">E.3.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_3">E.3.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosdroid_2">E.3.3. AltosDroid</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_6">E.4. Release Notes for Version 1.6</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_4">E.4.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_4">E.4.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_5">E.5. Release Notes for Version 1.5</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_5">E.5.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_5">E.5.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_4_2">E.6. Release Notes for Version 1.4.2</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_6">E.6.1. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_4_1">E.7. Release Notes for Version 1.4.1</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_7">E.7.1. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications:</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_4">E.8. Release Notes for Version 1.4</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_6">E.8.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_application">E.8.2. AltosUI Application</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_telegps_application_2">E.8.3. TeleGPS Application</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_documentation_3">E.8.4. Documentation</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd></dl></div><div class="list-of-figures"><p><strong>List of Figures</strong></p><dl><dt>3.1. <a href="#idm45939748402432">TeleGPS Map View</a></dt><dt>3.2. <a href="#idm45939748530720">TeleGPS Location View</a></dt><dt>3.3. <a href="#idm45939742929312">TeleGPS Status View</a></dt><dt>3.4. <a href="#idm45939742924880">TeleGPS Information Table</a></dt><dt>3.5. <a href="#idm45939742908480">TeleGPS Graph</a></dt><dt>3.6. <a href="#idm45939742904576">TeleGPS Graph Configuration</a></dt><dt>3.7. <a href="#idm45939742900064">TeleGPS Statistics</a></dt><dt>3.8. <a href="#idm45939742895776">TeleGPS Map</a></dt><dt>3.9. <a href="#idm45939742883936">Load Maps Window</a></dt><dt>3.10. <a href="#idm45939742867488">TeleGPS Preferences Window</a></dt><dt>3.11. <a href="#idm45939742836512">Device Selection Dialog</a></dt><dt>3.12. <a href="#idm45939742831088">Radio Scanning Dialog</a></dt><dt>3.13. <a href="#idm45939742821280">TeleGPS Configuration Dialog</a></dt></dl></div><div class="list-of-tables"><p><strong>List of Tables</strong></p><dl><dt>A.1. <a href="#idm45939742780128">Altus Metrum APRS Comments</a></dt></dl></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_telegps_quick_start_guide"></a>Chapter 1. TeleGPS Quick Start Guide</h1></div></div></div><p>TeleGPS is designed to be easy to use. Requiring no external
components, flying takes just a few steps.</p><div class="orderedlist"><ol class="orderedlist" type="1"><li class="listitem">
First, download and install the software from
<a class="ulink" href="http://altusmetrum.org/AltOS" target="_top">http://altusmetrum.org/AltOS</a>. This will make sure that
board. The final <span class="emphasis"><em>table</em></span> tab displays many of the raw telemetry
values in one place in a spreadsheet-like format.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_map"></a>3.1.1. Map</h3></div></div></div><p>The Map tab shows the TeleGPS track over time
on top of map data making it easy to locate
-the device.</p><div class="figure"><a id="idm4
6008576256672"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 3.1. TeleGPS Map View</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telegps-map.png" width="495" alt="telegps-map.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>The map’s default scale is approximately 3m
+the device.</p><div class="figure"><a id="idm4
5939748402432"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 3.1. TeleGPS Map View</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telegps-map.png" width="495" alt="telegps-map.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>The map’s default scale is approximately 3m
(10ft) per pixel. The map can be dragged using
the left mouse button. The map will attempt to
keep the rocket roughly centered while data is
background instead.</p><p>You can pre-load images for your favorite
launch sites before you leave home; check out
<a class="xref" href="#_load_maps" title="3.5. Load Maps">Section 3.5, “Load Maps”</a>.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_location"></a>3.1.2. Location</h3></div></div></div><p>The Location tab shows the raw GPS data
-received from TeleGPS.</p><div class="figure"><a id="idm4
6008582263920"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 3.2. TeleGPS Location View</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telegps-location.png" width="495" alt="telegps-location.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_status"></a>3.1.3. Status</h3></div></div></div><p>The Status tab shows data relative to the
+received from TeleGPS.</p><div class="figure"><a id="idm4
5939748530720"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 3.2. TeleGPS Location View</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telegps-location.png" width="495" alt="telegps-location.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_status"></a>3.1.3. Status</h3></div></div></div><p>The Status tab shows data relative to the
location of TeleGPS when the application first
-received telemetry from it.</p><div class="figure"><a id="idm4
6008576235360"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 3.3. TeleGPS Status View</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telegps-status.png" width="495" alt="telegps-status.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_table"></a>3.1.4. Table</h3></div></div></div><p>The Table tab shows detailed information about
-the GPS receiver</p><div class="figure"><a id="idm4
6008576230928"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 3.4. TeleGPS Information Table</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telegps-table.png" width="495" alt="telegps-table.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_telegps_menus"></a>3.2. TeleGPS Menus</h2></div></div></div><p>TeleGPS has three or four menus at the top of
+received telemetry from it.</p><div class="figure"><a id="idm4
5939742929312"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 3.3. TeleGPS Status View</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telegps-status.png" width="495" alt="telegps-status.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_table"></a>3.1.4. Table</h3></div></div></div><p>The Table tab shows detailed information about
+the GPS receiver</p><div class="figure"><a id="idm4
5939742924880"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 3.4. TeleGPS Information Table</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telegps-table.png" width="495" alt="telegps-table.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_telegps_menus"></a>3.2. TeleGPS Menus</h2></div></div></div><p>TeleGPS has three or four menus at the top of
the window:</p><div class="variablelist"><dl class="variablelist"><dt><span class="term">
File
</span></dt><dd>
variety of Y axes available for different kinds of
data. This window also allows you to see some
statistics computed from the data, and an overall map
-of the entire data record.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_data_graph"></a>3.3.1. Data Graph</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm4
6008576214528"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 3.5. TeleGPS Graph</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telegps-graph-graph.png" width="495" alt="telegps-graph-graph.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_graph_configuration"></a>3.3.2. Graph Configuration</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm46008576210624"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 3.6. TeleGPS Graph Configuration</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telegps-graph-configure.png" width="495" alt="telegps-graph-configure.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This selects which graph elements to show, and, at the
+of the entire data record.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_data_graph"></a>3.3.1. Data Graph</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm4
5939742908480"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 3.5. TeleGPS Graph</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telegps-graph-graph.png" width="495" alt="telegps-graph-graph.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_graph_configuration"></a>3.3.2. Graph Configuration</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45939742904576"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 3.6. TeleGPS Graph Configuration</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telegps-graph-configure.png" width="495" alt="telegps-graph-configure.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This selects which graph elements to show, and, at the
bottom, lets you switch between metric and imperial
-units</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_statistics"></a>3.3.3. Statistics</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm4
6008576206112"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 3.7. TeleGPS Statistics</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telegps-graph-stats.png" width="495" alt="telegps-graph-stats.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Shows overall data computed from the flight.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_map_2"></a>3.3.4. Map</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm46008576201824"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 3.8. TeleGPS Map</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telegps-graph-map.png" width="540" alt="telegps-graph-map.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Shows a map of the area overlaid with the GPS track. As with
+units</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_statistics"></a>3.3.3. Statistics</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm4
5939742900064"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 3.7. TeleGPS Statistics</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telegps-graph-stats.png" width="495" alt="telegps-graph-stats.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Shows overall data computed from the flight.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_map_2"></a>3.3.4. Map</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm45939742895776"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 3.8. TeleGPS Map</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telegps-graph-map.png" width="540" alt="telegps-graph-map.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Shows a map of the area overlaid with the GPS track. As with
the telemetry monitoring window, you can select the style
of map and zoom level using buttons along the side;
you can scroll the map by dragging within the map pressing
barometric data reported in both pressure,
altitude and height above pad units.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_keyhole_markup_language_for_google_earth"></a>3.4.2. Keyhole Markup Language (for Google Earth)</h3></div></div></div><p>This is the format used by Google Earth to provide an overlay
within that application. With this, you can use Google Earth to
-see the whole path in 3D.</p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_load_maps"></a>3.5. Load Maps</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm4
6008576189984"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 3.9. Load Maps Window</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="load-maps.png" width="468" alt="load-maps.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Before heading out to a new launch site, you can use
+see the whole path in 3D.</p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_load_maps"></a>3.5. Load Maps</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm4
5939742883936"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 3.9. Load Maps Window</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="load-maps.png" width="468" alt="load-maps.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Before heading out to a new launch site, you can use
this to load satellite images in case you don’t have
internet connectivity at the site.</p><p>There’s a drop-down menu of launch sites we know
about; if your favorites aren’t there, please let us
you can fetch at once, so if you load more than one
launch site, you may get some gray areas in the map
which indicate that Google is tired of sending data to
-you. Try again later.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_preferences"></a>3.6. Preferences</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm4
6008576173536"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 3.10. TeleGPS Preferences Window</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telegps-preferences.png" width="216" alt="telegps-preferences.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_voice_settings"></a>3.6.1. Voice Settings</h3></div></div></div><p>TeleGPS provides voice announcements during
+you. Try again later.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_preferences"></a>3.6. Preferences</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm4
5939742867488"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 3.10. TeleGPS Preferences Window</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telegps-preferences.png" width="216" alt="telegps-preferences.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_voice_settings"></a>3.6.1. Voice Settings</h3></div></div></div><p>TeleGPS provides voice announcements during
flight so that you can keep your eyes on the
sky and still get information about the
current flight status. However, sometimes you
application.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_connect_device"></a>3.9. Connect Device</h2></div></div></div><p>Selecting this item brings up a dialog box listing all
of the connected TeleDongle devices. When you choose
one of these, AltosUI will display telemetry data as
-received by the selected TeleDongle device.</p><div class="figure"><a id="idm4
6008576142560"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 3.11. Device Selection Dialog</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="device-selection.png" width="279" alt="device-selection.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_disconnect"></a>3.10. Disconnect</h2></div></div></div><p>Disconnects the currently connected TeleDongle or
-TeleBT</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_scan_channels"></a>3.11. Scan Channels</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm4
6008576137136"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 3.12. Radio Scanning Dialog</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telegps-scan.png" width="279" alt="telegps-scan.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Scans the configured set of frequencies looking for
+received by the selected TeleDongle device.</p><div class="figure"><a id="idm4
5939742836512"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 3.11. Device Selection Dialog</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="device-selection.png" width="279" alt="device-selection.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_disconnect"></a>3.10. Disconnect</h2></div></div></div><p>Disconnects the currently connected TeleDongle or
+TeleBT</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_scan_channels"></a>3.11. Scan Channels</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm4
5939742831088"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 3.12. Radio Scanning Dialog</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telegps-scan.png" width="279" alt="telegps-scan.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Scans the configured set of frequencies looking for
telemetry signals. A list of all of the discovered
signals is show; selecting one of those and clicking
on <span class="emphasis"><em>Monitor</em></span> will select that frequency in the
space available in the device, then no data will be
recorded.</p><p>The file name for each data log is computed
automatically from the recorded date, altimeter serial
-number and flight number information.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_configure_device"></a>3.13. Configure Device</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm4
6008576127328"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 3.13. TeleGPS Configuration Dialog</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telegps-configure.png" width="324" alt="telegps-configure.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Select this button and then select any connected TeleGPS
+number and flight number information.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_configure_device"></a>3.13. Configure Device</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm4
5939742821280"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 3.13. TeleGPS Configuration Dialog</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="telegps-configure.png" width="324" alt="telegps-configure.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Select this button and then select any connected TeleGPS
device from the list provided.</p><p>The first few lines of the dialog provide information
about the connected device, including the product
name, software version and hardware serial
the receiver. By default, the SSID is set to the last digit of
the device serial number.</p><p>The APRS packet format includes a comment field that
can have arbitrary text in it. AltOS uses this to send
-status information as shown in the following table.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm4
6008576086176"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table A.1. Altus Metrum APRS Comments</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table summary="Altus Metrum APRS Comments" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Field </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Example </th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>L</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>GPS Status U for unlocked, L for locked</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>6</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Number of Satellites in View</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>B4.0</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Altimeter Battery Voltage</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1286</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>Device Serial Number</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /><p>Here’s an example of an APRS comment showing GPS lock with 6
+status information as shown in the following table.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm4
5939742780128"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table A.1. Altus Metrum APRS Comments</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="Altus Metrum APRS Comments" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Field </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Example </th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>L</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>GPS Status U for unlocked, L for locked</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>6</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Number of Satellites in View</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>B4.0</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Altimeter Battery Voltage</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1286</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>Device Serial Number</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /><p>Here’s an example of an APRS comment showing GPS lock with 6
satellites in view and a primary battery at 4.0V from device 1876.</p><pre class="literallayout">L6 B4.0 1876</pre><p>Make sure your primary battery is above 3.8V
and GPS is locked with at least 5 or 6 satellites in
view before flying. If GPS is switching between L and
Verify that the device is working by using the
'Configure Device item to check over the
configuration.
-</li></ol></div></div></div><div class="appendix"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_release_notes"></a>Appendix E. Release Notes</h1></div></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_6_2"></a>E.1. Release Notes for Version 1.6.2</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.6.2 includes support for our updated TeleMega v2.0
+</li></ol></div></div></div><div class="appendix"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_release_notes"></a>Appendix E. Release Notes</h1></div></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_6_3"></a>E.1. Release Notes for Version 1.6.3</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.6.3 adds idle mode to AltosDroid and has bug fixes
+for our host software on desktops, laptops an android devices
+along with BlueTooth support for Windows.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos"></a>E.1.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+Fix hardware flow control on TeleBT v3.0. RTS/CTS is
+wired backwards on this board, switch from using the
+hardware to driving these pins with software.
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications"></a>E.1.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+Add BlueTooth support for Windows operating system. This
+supports connections to TeleBT over BlueTooth rather than
+just USB.
+</li></ul></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS Fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+Change Java detection and install on Windows. Detection is
+now done by looking for the <span class="emphasis"><em>javaw.exe</em></span> program, and
+installation by opening a browser on the java.com web site.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Delay polling while the Fire Igniters is visible to allow
+for TeleMega to report back complete status over the radio.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Disallow changing RF calibration numbers in the
+configuration UI. There’s no good reason to change this from
+the field, and recovering is really hard if you haven’t
+written down the right number.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Fix USB device discovery on Mac OS X El Capitan. This makes
+the connected Altus Metrum USB devices appear again.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Fix acceleration data presented in MonitorIdle mode for
+TeleMetrum v2.0 flight computers.
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosdroid"></a>E.1.3. AltosDroid</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosDroid new features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+Monitor Idle mode. Check state of flight computer while in
+idle mode over the radio link
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Fire Igniters. Remotely fire ignires for recovery system
+ground tests.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Remote reboot. Cause the flight computer to reboot over the
+radio link. This provides a method for switching the flight
+computer from idle to flight mode without needing to reach
+the power switch.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Configurable frequency menu. Change the set of available
+frequencies and provide more descriptive names.
+</li></ul></div><p>AltosDroid bug fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+Don’t set target location if GPS hasn’t locked yet.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Fix saving target states so they can be reloaded when the
+application restarts. When the application is shut down and
+restarted, all previous target state information will be
+restored (including GPS position if available).
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Fix crash on some Android devices for offline maps when
+changing the map scale or location.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Don’t require USB OTG support. This kept the latest
+AltosDroid from being offered on devices without USB device
+support, although it can work without that just fine using
+BlueTooth.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Don’t require bluetooth to be enabled. This allows the
+application to operate with USB devices or just show old
+data without turning on the bluetooth radio.
+</li><li class="listitem">
+Recover old tracker positions when restarting
+application. This finally allows you to safely stop and
+restart the application without losing the last known
+location of any tracker.
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_documentation"></a>E.1.4. Documentation</h3></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+Document TeleMega and EasyMega additional pyro channel
+continuity audio alert pattern.
+</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_6_2"></a>E.2. Release Notes for Version 1.6.2</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.6.2 includes support for our updated TeleMega v2.0
product and bug fixes in in the flight software for all our boards
-and ground station interfaces.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos
"></a>E.1.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+and ground station interfaces.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos
_2"></a>E.2.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Add support for TeleMega v2.0 boards.
</li><li class="listitem">
Add PWM servo driver. There’s no higher level code using
</li></ul></div><p>AltOS Fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Slow down telemetry packets to allow receiver to keep
up.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications
"></a>E.1.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS Fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications
_2"></a>E.2.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS Fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Fix post-flight orientation computation when processing
TeleMega and EasyMega eeprom data files.
</li><li class="listitem">
Capture complete eeprom data even when there are invalid
entries in the data. This keeps reading eeprom contents and
writing the associated .eeprom file when an error is detected.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_documentation
"></a>E.1.3. Documentation</h3></div></div></div><p>We spent a bunch of time trying to improve our documentation</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_documentation
_2"></a>E.2.3. Documentation</h3></div></div></div><p>We spent a bunch of time trying to improve our documentation</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
HTML versions now have a table of contents on the left side.
</li><li class="listitem">
EasyMini now has its own shorter manual.
</li><li class="listitem">
Lots of minor rewriting and restructuring to avoid
duplication of information
-</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_6_1"></a>E.
2. Release Notes for Version 1.6.1</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.6.1 includes support for our updated TeleBT v3.0
+</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_6_1"></a>E.
3. Release Notes for Version 1.6.1</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.6.1 includes support for our updated TeleBT v3.0
product and bug fixes in in the flight software for all our boards
-and ground station interfaces.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_
2"></a>E.2.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+and ground station interfaces.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_
3"></a>E.3.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Add support for TeleBT v3.0 boards.
</li><li class="listitem">
Add support for uncompressed APRS data, providing support
</li></ul></div><p>AltOS Fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Make TeleDongle and TeleBT more tolerant of data rate
variations from transmitting devices.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_
2"></a>E.2.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_
3"></a>E.3.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Add map to Monitor Idle display. It’s nice to be able to
verify that maps are working, instead of needing to use
Monitor Flight.
</li><li class="listitem">
Make Replay Flight run in realtime again. It had been set to
run at 10x speed by mistake.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosdroid
"></a>E.2.3. AltosDroid</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosDroid New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosdroid
_2"></a>E.3.3. AltosDroid</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosDroid New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Add offline map support using mapping code from AltosUI.
</li><li class="listitem">
Support TeleDongle (and TeleBT via USB) on devices
</li><li class="listitem">
Compute adjustment to current travel direction while in
motion towards rocket.
-</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_6"></a>E.
3. Release Notes for Version 1.6</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.6 includes support for our updated TeleDongle v3.0
+</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_6"></a>E.
4. Release Notes for Version 1.6</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.6 includes support for our updated TeleDongle v3.0
product and bug fixes in in the flight software for all our boards
-and ground station interfaces.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_
3"></a>E.3.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+and ground station interfaces.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_
4"></a>E.4.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Add support for TeleDongle v3.0 boards.
</li></ul></div><p>AltOS Fixes</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Don’t beep out the continuity twice by accident in idle mode.
if interrupts were blocked for too long. This affects all
released TeleGPS products; if you have a TeleGPS device,
you’ll want to reflash the firmware.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_
3"></a>E.3.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_
4"></a>E.4.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Compute tilt angle from TeleMega and EasyMega log
files. This duplicates the quaternion-based angle tracking
code from the flight firmware inside the ground station
In the Scan Channels code, reset pending flight state
information each time we change channels. This avoids having
flight computers appear on multiple frequencies by accident.
-</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_5"></a>E.
4. Release Notes for Version 1.5</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.5 is a major release. It includes support for our new
+</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_5"></a>E.
5. Release Notes for Version 1.5</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.5 is a major release. It includes support for our new
EasyMega product, new features and bug fixes in in the flight
-software for all our boards and the AltosUI ground station</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_
4"></a>E.4.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+software for all our boards and the AltosUI ground station</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_
5"></a>E.5.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Add support for EasyMega boards.
</li><li class="listitem">
Make the APRS SSID be configurable. This lets you track
Allow negative numbers in pyro configuration values. This
lets you specify things like descending speed or
deceleration.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_
4"></a>E.4.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_
5"></a>E.5.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Support telemetry baud rate selection. Adds menus to
the flight monitoring and configuration for baud rate
selection.
Make tests for Java on Windows a bit smarter, and also
provide the user with the option to skip installing Java for
cases where we just can’t figure out what version is installed.
-</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_4_2"></a>E.
5. Release Notes for Version 1.4.2</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.4.2 is a minor release. It fixes Java-related install issues on
-Windows</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_
5"></a>E.5.1. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>Windows Install Fixes</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_4_2"></a>E.
6. Release Notes for Version 1.4.2</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.4.2 is a minor release. It fixes Java-related install issues on
+Windows</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_
6"></a>E.6.1. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>Windows Install Fixes</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Checks for Java installation data in more registry locations.
</li><li class="listitem">
Allows user to bypass Java installation in case the
detection fails.
-</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_4_1"></a>E.
6. Release Notes for Version 1.4.1</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.4.1 is a minor release. It fixes install issues on
+</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_4_1"></a>E.
7. Release Notes for Version 1.4.1</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.4.1 is a minor release. It fixes install issues on
Windows and provides the missing TeleMetrum V2.0 firmware. There
aren’t any changes to the firmware or host applications at
all. All Windows users will want to upgrade to get the signed
driver, but Mac and Linux users who do not need the TeleMetrum
-V2.0 firmware image will not need to upgrade.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_
6"></a>E.6.1. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications:</h3></div></div></div><p>Windows Install Fixes</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+V2.0 firmware image will not need to upgrade.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_
7"></a>E.7.1. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications:</h3></div></div></div><p>Windows Install Fixes</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Provide signed Windows driver files. This should avoid any need to
disable driver signature checking on Windows 7 or 8.
</li><li class="listitem">
Include Google Application Key for map downloading. The 1.4
release didn’t have this key in the released version of the
software, making map downloading fail for most people.
-</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_4"></a>E.
7. Release Notes for Version 1.4</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.4 is a major release. It includes support for our new
+</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_4"></a>E.
8. Release Notes for Version 1.4</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.4 is a major release. It includes support for our new
TeleGPS product, new features and bug fixes in in the flight
-software for all our boards and the AltosUI ground station</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_
5"></a>E.7.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS new features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+software for all our boards and the AltosUI ground station</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_
6"></a>E.8.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS new features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Add support for TeleGPS boards.
</li><li class="listitem">
Make the beeper tone configurable, making it
</li><li class="listitem">
Fix u-Blox GPS driver to mark course and speed data
as being present.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_application"></a>E.
7.2. AltosUI Application</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI new features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_application"></a>E.
8.2. AltosUI Application</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI new features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Add zooming and new content types (terrain and road
maps) to map view. Change map storage format from
PNG to Jpeg, which saves a huge amount of disk
generated with pre-1.0 firmware. Those ancient
versions didn’t report the log format, so just use
the product name instead.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_telegps_application_2"></a>E.
7.3. TeleGPS Application</h3></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_telegps_application_2"></a>E.
8.3. TeleGPS Application</h3></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
New application designed for use with TeleGPS boards.
</li><li class="listitem">
Shares code with AltosUI, mostly just trimmed down
to focus on TeleGPS-related functions.
-</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_documentation_
2"></a>E.7.4. Documentation</h3></div></div></div><p>Documentation changes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
+</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_documentation_
3"></a>E.8.4. Documentation</h3></div></div></div><p>Documentation changes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem">
Re-create the drill template images; they should
print correctly from Firefox at least. Ship these as
individual PDF files so they’re easy to print.
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