From: Bdale Garbee Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:50:00 +0000 (-0700) Subject: rename TeleStatic to QuantiMotor X-Git-Url: https://git.gag.com/?p=web%2Faltusmetrum;a=commitdiff_plain;h=4bb385f263590c5042825b923063da3c287460e4 rename TeleStatic to QuantiMotor --- diff --git a/QuantiMotor.mdwn b/QuantiMotor.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d7e77f8 --- /dev/null +++ b/QuantiMotor.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +[[!map pages="QuantiMotor/* and ! QuantiMotor/*/*"]] diff --git a/QuantiMotor/index.mdwn b/QuantiMotor/index.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 0000000..20b0727 --- /dev/null +++ b/QuantiMotor/index.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,49 @@ +[[!meta title="QuantiMotor"]] + +# QuantiMotor — Wireless Rocket Motor Static Test System # + + + +QuantiMotor is a secure radio-controlled system capable of operating +a rocket motor static test stand. Sensors supported by the base +configuration include one pressure sensor for chamber pressure, +and one load cell for thrust measurement. + +The QuantiMotor board is easily configured using USB, then +uses encrypted WiFi communications during operation. The +wireless capabilities include positive status indication, +and control of all operations. A key design goal was +wireless retrieval of test results, so that initial study +can happen while waiting for the motor case to cool enough +to handle! + +## Artifacts ## + +Motor characterization products from Altus Metrum are documented in +a manual available in [html](../AltOS/doc/motortest.html) and +[pdf](../AltOS/doc/motortest.pdf) formats. + +The firmware for this product is part of the [AltOS](../AltOS) suite. + +The current hardware design files are available from +[git.gag.com](http://git.gag.com) in the project +[hw/quantimotor](http://git.gag.com/?p=hw/quantimotor;a=summary). + +## Availability ## + +Our first prototype wireless test stand system was developed in 2017, +and we learned a lot using it. The electronics went been through +three major revisions, none of which made it to production for various +reasons. A complete re-design to use WiFi and support basic +functionality with a header for optional support of additional +features is underway, with a goal of introducing QuantiMotor as a +product in the first half of 2023. + +## Licenses ## + +QuantiMotor hardware is licensed under the [TAPR](http://www.tapr.org) +[Open Hardware License](http://www.tapr.org/ohl.html) + +QuantiMotor software is licensed +[GPL version 2](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html) + diff --git a/QuantiMotor/protos.mdwn b/QuantiMotor/protos.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 0000000..88836aa --- /dev/null +++ b/QuantiMotor/protos.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +[[!map pages="QuantiMotor/protos/* and ! QuantiMotor/protos/*/*"]] diff --git a/QuantiMotor/protos/telestatic.jpg b/QuantiMotor/protos/telestatic.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cc69300 Binary files /dev/null and b/QuantiMotor/protos/telestatic.jpg differ diff --git a/TeleStatic.mdwn b/TeleStatic.mdwn deleted file mode 100644 index 7fa3c82..0000000 --- a/TeleStatic.mdwn +++ /dev/null @@ -1 +0,0 @@ -[[!map pages="TeleStatic/* and ! TeleStatic/*/*"]] diff --git a/TeleStatic/index.mdwn b/TeleStatic/index.mdwn deleted file mode 100644 index f8931ae..0000000 --- a/TeleStatic/index.mdwn +++ /dev/null @@ -1,60 +0,0 @@ -[[!meta title="TeleStatic"]] - -# TeleStatic — Wireless Rocket Motor Static Test System # - - - -TeleStatic is a secure radio-controlled system capable of operating -a rocket motor static test stand. Sensors supported by the base -configuration include one pressure sensor for chamber pressure, -and one load cell for thrust measurement. - -TeleStatic uses a two-way digital radio communications system for -positive indication of all operations. The communications link is -secured with AES CBC-MAC to prevent accidental or intentional -operation from unauthorized transmitters. - -TeleStatic operates in the 70cm amateur band at low power using -Altus Metrum's proven modulation and coding schem to avoid interference -with any rocketry electronics or other communication devices. - -The TeleStatic board is easily configured using USB for -parameters like operating frequency, callsign, cryptographic key, and -the designated bank number. - -A TeleStatic board can also be used as a one-channel pyro board in the -larger [TeleLaunch](../TeleLaunch) system when needed. - -TeleStatic began as an alternate load of the TeleFireOne board, whose -hardware design is available from [git.gag.com](http://git.gag.com) -in the project -[hw/telefireone](http://git.gag.com/?p=hw/telefireone;a=summary). - -## Documentation ## - -Not written yet. - -## Software ## - -TeleStatic firmware is part of the larger [AltOS](/AltOS) suite of -software. A separate TeleStatic application for use on a laptop at the -control operator's position is currently under development and will also -be part of the AltOS suite. - -## Availability ## - -A prototype system was developed in 2017, and has been in routine use -ever since. The electronics has been through at least three major -revisions, none of which have yet made it into production. A "final" -version is being worked on based on everything learned so far, and -we hope to have it for sale by the end of calendar 2020. Watch this -space for updates. - -## Licenses ## - -TeleStatic hardware is licensed under the [TAPR](http://www.tapr.org) -[Open Hardware License](http://www.tapr.org/ohl.html) - -TeleStatic software is licensed -[GPL version 2](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html) - diff --git a/TeleStatic/protos.mdwn b/TeleStatic/protos.mdwn deleted file mode 100644 index d558d47..0000000 --- a/TeleStatic/protos.mdwn +++ /dev/null @@ -1 +0,0 @@ -[[!map pages="TeleStatic/protos/* and ! TeleStatic/protos/*/*"]] diff --git a/TeleStatic/protos/telestatic.jpg b/TeleStatic/protos/telestatic.jpg deleted file mode 100644 index cc69300..0000000 Binary files a/TeleStatic/protos/telestatic.jpg and /dev/null differ diff --git a/index.mdwn b/index.mdwn index b511492..19fd061 100644 --- a/index.mdwn +++ b/index.mdwn @@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ is a true hardware random number generator that connects over USB. was Bdale's original project here, a dual-deploy rocketry altimeter. One prototype was built, but never flown. -* [TeleStatic](TeleStatic/) +* [QuantiMotor](QuantiMotor/) is a wireless system for operating rocket motor test stands. * [TeleNano](TeleNano/)