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diff --git a/doc/altusmetrum.xsl b/doc/altusmetrum.xsl index 74ce4898..9fdd6b07 100644 --- a/doc/altusmetrum.xsl +++ b/doc/altusmetrum.xsl @@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200 support optional capabilities in the future. </para> <para> - The newest device is TeleMini, a dual deploy altimeter with + Our second device was TeleMini, a dual deploy altimeter with radio telemetry and radio direction finding. This device is only 13mm by 38mm (½ inch by 1½ inches) and can fit easily in an 18mm air-frame. @@ -172,8 +172,9 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200 <para> The TeleMini battery can be charged by disconnecting it from the TeleMini board and plugging it into a standalone battery charger - board, and connecting that via a USB cable to a laptop or other USB - power source + such as the LipoCharger product included in TeleMini Starter Kits, + and connecting that via a USB cable to a laptop or other USB + power source. </para> <para> The other active device in the starter kit is the TeleDongle USB to @@ -1583,7 +1584,9 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200 <title>On the Ground</title> <para> To receive the data stream from the rocket, you need an antenna and short - feed-line connected to one of our <ulink url="http://www.altusmetrum.org/TeleDongle/">TeleDongle</ulink> units. The + feed-line connected to one of our <ulink url="http://www.altusmetrum.org/TeleDongle/">TeleDongle</ulink> units. If possible, use an SMA to BNC + adapter instead of feedline between the antenna feedpoint and + TeleDongle, as this will give you the best performance. The TeleDongle in turn plugs directly into the USB port on a notebook computer. Because TeleDongle looks like a simple serial port, your computer does not require special device drivers... just plug it in. @@ -1620,7 +1623,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200 So, to recap, on the ground the hardware you'll need includes: <orderedlist inheritnum='inherit' numeration='arabic'> <listitem> - an antenna and feed-line + an antenna and feed-line or adapter </listitem> <listitem> a TeleDongle @@ -1643,7 +1646,9 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200 Arrow Antennas. </ulink> The 440-3 and 440-5 are both good choices for finding a - TeleMetrum- or TeleMini- equipped rocket when used with a suitable 70cm HT. + TeleMetrum- or TeleMini- equipped rocket when used with a suitable + 70cm HT. TeleDongle and an SMA to BNC adapter fit perfectly + between the driven element and reflector of Arrow antennas. </para> </section> <section> @@ -1669,22 +1674,36 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200 <section> <title>Future Plans</title> <para> - In the future, we intend to offer "companion boards" for the rocket that will - plug in to TeleMetrum to collect additional data, provide more pyro channels, - and so forth. + In the future, we intend to offer "companion boards" for the rocket + that will plug in to TeleMetrum to collect additional data, provide + more pyro channels, and so forth. </para> <para> - We are also working on the design of a hand-held ground terminal that will - allow monitoring the rocket's status, collecting data during flight, and - logging data after flight without the need for a notebook computer on the - flight line. Particularly since it is so difficult to read most notebook - screens in direct sunlight, we think this will be a great thing to have. + Also under design is a new flight computer with more sensors, more + pyro channels, and a more powerful radio system designed for use + in multi-stage, complex, and extreme altitude projects. </para> <para> - Because all of our work is open, both the hardware designs and the software, - if you have some great idea for an addition to the current Altus Metrum family, - feel free to dive in and help! Or let us know what you'd like to see that - we aren't already working on, and maybe we'll get excited about it too... + We are also working on alternatives to TeleDongle. One is a + a stand-alone, hand-held ground terminal that will allow monitoring + the rocket's status, collecting data during flight, and logging data + after flight without the need for a notebook computer on the + flight line. Particularly since it is so difficult to read most + notebook screens in direct sunlight, we think this will be a great + thing to have. We are also working on a TeleDongle variant with + Bluetooth that will work with Android phones and tablets. + </para> + <para> + Because all of our work is open, both the hardware designs and the + software, if you have some great idea for an addition to the current + Altus Metrum family, feel free to dive in and help! Or let us know + what you'd like to see that we aren't already working on, and maybe + we'll get excited about it too... + </para> + <para> + Watch our + <ulink url="http://altusmetrum.org/">web site</ulink> for more news + and information as our family of products evolves! </para> </section> </chapter> |