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diff --git a/AltOS/doc/altusmetrum.html b/AltOS/doc/altusmetrum.html index a07755d..45232df 100644 --- a/AltOS/doc/altusmetrum.html +++ b/AltOS/doc/altusmetrum.html @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1"><title>The Altus Metrum System</title><meta name="generator" content="DocBook XSL Stylesheets V1.75.2"></head><body bgcolor="white" text="black" link="#0000FF" vlink="#840084" alink="#0000FF"><div class="book" title="The Altus Metrum System"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a name="idm14575968"></a>The Altus Metrum System</h1></div><div><h2 class="subtitle">An Owner's Manual for TeleMetrum, TeleMini and TeleDongle Devices</h2></div><div><div class="author"><h3 class="author"><span class="firstname">Bdale</span> <span class="surname">Garbee</span></h3></div></div><div><div class="author"><h3 class="author"><span class="firstname">Keith</span> <span class="surname">Packard</span></h3></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 © 2011 Bdale Garbee and Keith Packard</p></div><div><div class="legalnotice" title="Legal Notice"><a name="idp1689800"></a><p> +<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1"><title>The Altus Metrum System</title><meta name="generator" content="DocBook XSL Stylesheets V1.76.1"></head><body bgcolor="white" text="black" link="#0000FF" vlink="#840084" alink="#0000FF"><div class="book" title="The Altus Metrum System"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a name="idm14881448"></a>The Altus Metrum System</h1></div><div><h2 class="subtitle">An Owner's Manual for TeleMetrum, TeleMini and TeleDongle Devices</h2></div><div><div class="author"><h3 class="author"><span class="firstname">Bdale</span> <span class="surname">Garbee</span></h3></div></div><div><div class="author"><h3 class="author"><span class="firstname">Keith</span> <span class="surname">Packard</span></h3></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 © 2011 Bdale Garbee and Keith Packard</p></div><div><div class="legalnotice" title="Legal Notice"><a name="idp1633264"></a><p> This document is released under the terms of the <a class="ulink" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/" target="_top"> Creative Commons ShareAlike 3.0 @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ Updated for software version 0.9. Note that 0.9 represents a telemetry format change, meaning both ends of a link (TeleMetrum and TeleDongle) must be updated or communications will fail. - </td></tr><tr><td align="left">Revision 0.8</td><td align="left">24 November 2010</td></tr><tr><td align="left" colspan="2">Updated for software version 0.8 </td></tr></table></div></div></div><hr></div><div class="acknowledgements" title="Acknowledgements"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp1374520"></a>Acknowledgements</h2></div></div></div> + </td></tr><tr><td align="left">Revision 0.8</td><td align="left">24 November 2010</td></tr><tr><td align="left" colspan="2">Updated for software version 0.8 </td></tr></table></div></div></div><hr></div><div class="acknowledgements" title="Acknowledgements"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp2861168"></a>Acknowledgements</h2></div></div></div> <p> Thanks to Bob Finch, W9YA, NAR 12965, TRA 12350 for writing "The Mere-Mortals Quick Start/Usage Guide to the Altus Metrum Starter @@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ Keith Packard, KD7SQG<br> NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> </p></div><p> </p> - </div><div class="toc"><p><b>Table of Contents</b></p><dl><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#idp109544">1. Introduction and Overview</a></span></dt><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#idp112592">2. Getting Started</a></span></dt><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#idp3558448">3. Handling Precautions</a></span></dt><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#idp2546632">4. Hardware Overview</a></span></dt><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#idp1232328">5. System Operation</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2438160">1. Firmware Modes </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3536616">2. GPS </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2995920">3. Controlling An Altimeter Over The Radio Link</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2636120">4. Ground Testing </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2215712">5. Radio Link </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2588328">6. Configurable Parameters</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3166536">6.1. Radio Frequency</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1269376">6.2. Apogee Delay</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1443480">6.3. Main Deployment Altitude</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3505904">6.4. Maximum Flight Log</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3167664">6.5. Ignite Mode</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1494808">6.6. Pad Orientation</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#idp2062320">6. AltosUI</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2011040">1. Monitor Flight</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1611184">1.1. Launch Pad</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2194832">1.2. Ascent</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3351928">1.3. Descent</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1234032">1.4. Landed</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3388472">1.5. Site Map</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1930856">2. Save Flight Data</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3546840">3. Replay Flight</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3331568">4. Graph Data</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1385704">5. Export Data</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3437744">5.1. Comma Separated Value Format</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2912584">5.2. Keyhole Markup Language (for Google Earth)</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2438432">6. Configure Altimeter</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3551544">6.1. Main Deploy Altitude</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2848008">6.2. Apogee Delay</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3459616">6.3. Radio Frequency</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2329488">6.4. Radio Calibration</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3507216">6.5. Callsign</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1223488">6.6. Maximum Flight Log Size</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3489504">6.7. Ignite Mode</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1526824">6.8. Pad Orientation</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2433504">7. Configure AltosUI</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3510984">7.1. Voice Settings</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2029264">7.2. Log Directory</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2350072">7.3. Callsign</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2694528">7.4. Font Size</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1856992">7.5. Serial Debug</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1891664">7.6. Manage Frequencies</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3058032">8. Flash Image</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3184648">9. Fire Igniter</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1519784">10. Scan Channels</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2057448">11. Load Maps</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1472424">12. Monitor Idle</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#idp3231728">7. Using Altus Metrum Products</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2024456">1. Being Legal</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2425408">2. In the Rocket</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2236704">3. On the Ground</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2243664">4. Data Analysis</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2104880">5. Future Plans</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#idp3340600">8. Altimeter Installation Recommendations</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3522016">1. Mounting the Altimeter</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2062944">2. Dealing with the Antenna</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2075472">3. Preserving GPS Reception</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1887864">4. Radio Frequency Interference</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2902592">5. The Barometric Sensor</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2991488">6. Ground Testing</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#idp2336184">9. Updating Device Firmware</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3061016">1. Updating TeleMetrum Firmware</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1980776">2. Updating TeleMini Firmware</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2731488">3. Updating TeleDongle Firmware</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#idp2742616">10. Hardware Specifications</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3450088">1. TeleMetrum Specifications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2397848">2. TeleMini Specifications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#idp3517088">11. FAQ</a></span></dt><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#idp2358816">A. Notes for Older Software</a></span></dt><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#idp2555760">B. Calibration</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1119368">1. Radio Frequency</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3257080">2. TeleMetrum Accelerometer</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#idp2653672">C. Release Notes</a></span></dt></dl></div><div class="chapter" title="Chapter 1. Introduction and Overview"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp109544"></a>Chapter 1. Introduction and Overview</h2></div></div></div><p> + </div><div class="toc"><p><b>Table of Contents</b></p><dl><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#idp127360">1. Introduction and Overview</a></span></dt><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#idp130344">2. Getting Started</a></span></dt><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#idp2651808">3. Handling Precautions</a></span></dt><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#idp3378840">4. Hardware Overview</a></span></dt><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#idp3276128">5. System Operation</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3062368">1. Firmware Modes </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2460120">2. GPS </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2052200">3. Controlling An Altimeter Over The Radio Link</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2662856">4. Ground Testing </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3396632">5. Radio Link </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2696208">6. Configurable Parameters</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2397232">6.1. Radio Frequency</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2441424">6.2. Apogee Delay</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1908928">6.3. Main Deployment Altitude</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3092808">6.4. Maximum Flight Log</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1888288">6.5. Ignite Mode</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2487664">6.6. Pad Orientation</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#idp3525088">6. AltosUI</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2539464">1. Monitor Flight</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2507712">1.1. Launch Pad</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2116736">1.2. Ascent</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3192912">1.3. Descent</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3341456">1.4. Landed</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2011184">1.5. Site Map</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3564984">2. Save Flight Data</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3039048">3. Replay Flight</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2169992">4. Graph Data</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1875096">5. Export Data</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2578272">5.1. Comma Separated Value Format</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2875944">5.2. Keyhole Markup Language (for Google Earth)</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2810064">6. Configure Altimeter</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1391912">6.1. Main Deploy Altitude</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3569008">6.2. Apogee Delay</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3546448">6.3. Radio Frequency</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2106808">6.4. Radio Calibration</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2727816">6.5. Callsign</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2159880">6.6. Maximum Flight Log Size</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2199304">6.7. Ignite Mode</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3176768">6.8. Pad Orientation</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1614816">7. Configure AltosUI</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1522712">7.1. Voice Settings</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2951344">7.2. Log Directory</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2704448">7.3. Callsign</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2434112">7.4. Font Size</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2866200">7.5. Serial Debug</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2341272">7.6. Manage Frequencies</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2198928">8. Flash Image</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3268008">9. Fire Igniter</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2748912">10. Scan Channels</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2545000">11. Load Maps</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2376832">12. Monitor Idle</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#idp1384336">7. Using Altus Metrum Products</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1372064">1. Being Legal</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2120808">2. In the Rocket</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2111736">3. On the Ground</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2590104">4. Data Analysis</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp916736">5. Future Plans</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#idp1877664">8. Altimeter Installation Recommendations</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2776168">1. Mounting the Altimeter</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3422920">2. Dealing with the Antenna</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2493216">3. Preserving GPS Reception</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2097000">4. Radio Frequency Interference</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3092536">5. The Barometric Sensor</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3323072">6. Ground Testing</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#idp2657144">9. Updating Device Firmware</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2722712">1. Updating TeleMetrum Firmware</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1268600">2. Updating TeleMini Firmware</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1444904">3. Updating TeleDongle Firmware</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#idp3431816">10. Hardware Specifications</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2831496">1. TeleMetrum Specifications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3455400">2. TeleMini Specifications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#idp3104824">11. FAQ</a></span></dt><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#idp2639136">A. Notes for Older Software</a></span></dt><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#idp2228272">B. Calibration</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1912752">1. Radio Frequency</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2744568">2. TeleMetrum Accelerometer</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#idp1711112">C. Release Notes</a></span></dt></dl></div><div class="chapter" title="Chapter 1. Introduction and Overview"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp127360"></a>Chapter 1. Introduction and Overview</h2></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 @@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> More products will be added to the Altus Metrum family over time, and we currently envision that this will be a single, comprehensive manual for the entire product family. - </p></div><div class="chapter" title="Chapter 2. Getting Started"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp112592"></a>Chapter 2. Getting Started</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="chapter" title="Chapter 2. Getting Started"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp130344"></a>Chapter 2. Getting Started</h2></div></div></div><p> The first thing to do after you check the inventory of parts in your "starter kit" is to charge the battery. </p><p> @@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> Full source code and build instructions are also available. The latest version may always be downloaded from <a class="ulink" href="http://altusmetrum.org/AltOS" target="_top">http://altusmetrum.org/AltOS</a>. - </p></div><div class="chapter" title="Chapter 3. Handling Precautions"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp3558448"></a>Chapter 3. Handling Precautions</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="chapter" title="Chapter 3. Handling Precautions"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp2651808"></a>Chapter 3. Handling Precautions</h2></div></div></div><p> All Altus Metrum products are sophisticated electronic devices. When handled gently and properly installed in an air-frame, they will deliver impressive results. However, as with all electronic @@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> As with all other rocketry electronics, Altus Metrum altimeters must be protected from exposure to corrosive motor exhaust and ejection charge gasses. - </p></div><div class="chapter" title="Chapter 4. Hardware Overview"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp2546632"></a>Chapter 4. Hardware Overview</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="chapter" title="Chapter 4. Hardware Overview"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp3378840"></a>Chapter 4. Hardware Overview</h2></div></div></div><p> TeleMetrum is a 1 inch by 2.75 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 @@ -207,7 +207,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> connection, and, on TeleMetrum, you can unplug the integrated GPS antenna and select an appropriate off-board GPS antenna with cable terminating in a U.FL connector. - </p></div><div class="chapter" title="Chapter 5. System Operation"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp1232328"></a>Chapter 5. System Operation</h2></div></div></div><div class="toc"><p><b>Table of Contents</b></p><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2438160">1. Firmware Modes </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3536616">2. GPS </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2995920">3. Controlling An Altimeter Over The Radio Link</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2636120">4. Ground Testing </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2215712">5. Radio Link </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2588328">6. Configurable Parameters</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3166536">6.1. Radio Frequency</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1269376">6.2. Apogee Delay</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1443480">6.3. Main Deployment Altitude</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3505904">6.4. Maximum Flight Log</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3167664">6.5. Ignite Mode</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1494808">6.6. Pad Orientation</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></div><div class="section" title="1. Firmware Modes"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2438160"></a>1. Firmware Modes </h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="chapter" title="Chapter 5. System Operation"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp3276128"></a>Chapter 5. System Operation</h2></div></div></div><div class="toc"><p><b>Table of Contents</b></p><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3062368">1. Firmware Modes </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2460120">2. GPS </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2052200">3. Controlling An Altimeter Over The Radio Link</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2662856">4. Ground Testing </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3396632">5. Radio Link </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2696208">6. Configurable Parameters</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2397232">6.1. Radio Frequency</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2441424">6.2. Apogee Delay</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1908928">6.3. Main Deployment Altitude</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3092808">6.4. Maximum Flight Log</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1888288">6.5. Ignite Mode</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2487664">6.6. Pad Orientation</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></div><div class="section" title="1. Firmware Modes"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp3062368"></a>1. Firmware Modes </h2></div></div></div><p> The AltOS firmware build for the altimeters has two fundamental modes, "idle" and "flight". Which of these modes the firmware operates in is determined at start up time. For @@ -262,7 +262,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> step of a rickety step-ladder or hanging off the side of a launch tower with a screw-driver trying to turn on your avionics before installing igniters! - </p></div><div class="section" title="2. GPS"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp3536616"></a>2. GPS </h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="2. GPS"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2460120"></a>2. GPS </h2></div></div></div><p> TeleMetrum includes a complete GPS receiver. A complete explanation of how GPS works is beyond the scope of this manual, but the bottom line is that the TeleMetrum GPS receiver needs to lock onto at least @@ -280,7 +280,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> is turned back on, the GPS system should lock very quickly, typically long before igniter installation and return to the flight line are complete. - </p></div><div class="section" title="3. Controlling An Altimeter Over The Radio Link"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2995920"></a>3. Controlling An Altimeter Over The Radio Link</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="3. Controlling An Altimeter Over The Radio Link"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2052200"></a>3. Controlling An Altimeter Over The Radio Link</h2></div></div></div><p> One of the unique features of the Altus Metrum system is the ability to create a two way command link between TeleDongle and an altimeter using the digital radio transceivers built into @@ -348,7 +348,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> lights on the devices. The red LED will flash each time a packet is tramsitted, while the green LED will light up on TeleDongle when it is waiting to receive a packet from the altimeter. - </p></div><div class="section" title="4. Ground Testing"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2636120"></a>4. Ground Testing </h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="4. Ground Testing"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2662856"></a>4. Ground Testing </h2></div></div></div><p> An important aspect of preparing a rocket using electronic deployment for flight is ground testing the recovery system. Thanks to the bi-directional radio link central to the Altus Metrum system, @@ -364,7 +364,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> manual command. You can now command the altimeter to fire the apogee or main charges from a safe distance using your computer and TeleDongle and the Fire Igniter tab to complete ejection testing. - </p></div><div class="section" title="5. Radio Link"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2215712"></a>5. Radio Link </h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="5. Radio Link"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp3396632"></a>5. Radio Link </h2></div></div></div><p> The chip our boards are based on incorporates an RF transceiver, but it's not a full duplex system... each end can only be transmitting or receiving at any given moment. So we had to decide how to manage the @@ -395,13 +395,13 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> with a 5-element yagi on the ground. We hope to fly boards to higher altitudes over time, and would of course appreciate customer feedback on performance in higher altitude flights! - </p></div><div class="section" title="6. Configurable Parameters"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2588328"></a>6. Configurable Parameters</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="6. Configurable Parameters"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2696208"></a>6. Configurable Parameters</h2></div></div></div><p> Configuring an Altus Metrum altimeter for flight is very simple. Even on our baro-only TeleMini board, the use of a Kalman filter means there is no need to set a "mach delay". The few configurable parameters can all be set using AltosUI over USB or or radio link via TeleDongle. - </p><div class="section" title="6.1. Radio Frequency"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp3166536"></a>6.1. Radio Frequency</h3></div></div></div><p> + </p><div class="section" title="6.1. Radio Frequency"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp2397232"></a>6.1. Radio Frequency</h3></div></div></div><p> Altus Metrum boards support radio frequencies in the 70cm band. By default, the configuration interface provides a list of 10 "standard" frequencies in 100kHz channels starting at @@ -411,7 +411,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> frequency will be used to avoid interference. And of course, both altimeter and TeleDongle must be configured to the same frequency to successfully communicate with each other. - </p></div><div class="section" title="6.2. Apogee Delay"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp1269376"></a>6.2. Apogee Delay</h3></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="6.2. Apogee Delay"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp2441424"></a>6.2. Apogee Delay</h3></div></div></div><p> Apogee delay is the number of seconds after the altimeter detects flight apogee that the drogue charge should be fired. In most cases, this should be left at the default of 0. However, if you are flying @@ -427,7 +427,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> or 3 seconds later to avoid any chance of both charges firing simultaneously. We've flown several air-frames this way quite happily, including Keith's successful L3 cert. - </p></div><div class="section" title="6.3. Main Deployment Altitude"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp1443480"></a>6.3. Main Deployment Altitude</h3></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="6.3. Main Deployment Altitude"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp1908928"></a>6.3. Main Deployment Altitude</h3></div></div></div><p> By default, the altimeter will fire the main deployment charge at an elevation of 250 meters (about 820 feet) above ground. We think this is a good elevation for most air-frames, but feel free to change this @@ -436,8 +436,8 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> deployment elevation for the backup altimeter to be something lower than the primary so that both pyrotechnic charges don't fire simultaneously. - </p></div><div class="section" title="6.4. Maximum Flight Log"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp3505904"></a>6.4. Maximum Flight Log</h3></div></div></div><p> - TeleMetrum version 1.1 has 2MB of on-board flash storage, + </p></div><div class="section" title="6.4. Maximum Flight Log"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp3092808"></a>6.4. Maximum Flight Log</h3></div></div></div><p> + TeleMetrum version 1.1 and 1.2 have 2MB of on-board flash storage, enough to hold over 40 minutes of data at full data rate (100 samples/second). TeleMetrum 1.0 has 1MB of on-board storage. As data are stored at a reduced rate during descent @@ -451,7 +451,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> flights. </p><p> All of the configuration data is also stored in the flash - memory, which consumes 64kB on TeleMetrum v1.1 and 256B on + memory, which consumes 64kB on TeleMetrum v1.1/v1.2 and 256B on TeleMetrum v1.0. This configuration space is not available for storing flight log data. </p><p> @@ -466,7 +466,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> the on-board flash. </p><p> The default size, 192kB, allows for 10 flights of storage on - TeleMetrum v1.1 and 5 flights on TeleMetrum v1.0. This + TeleMetrum v1.1/v1.2 and 5 flights on TeleMetrum v1.0. This ensures that you won't need to erase the memory before flying each time while still allowing more than sufficient storage for each flight. @@ -480,7 +480,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> the limited storage, TeleMini cannot hold data for more than one flight, and so must be erased after each flight or it will not capture data for subsequent flights. - </p></div><div class="section" title="6.5. Ignite Mode"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp3167664"></a>6.5. Ignite Mode</h3></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="6.5. Ignite Mode"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp1888288"></a>6.5. Ignite Mode</h3></div></div></div><p> Instead of firing one charge at apogee and another charge at a fixed height above the ground, you can configure the altimeter to fire both at apogee or both during @@ -492,7 +492,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> main allows some level of redundancy without needing two flight computers. In Redundant Apogee or Redundant Main mode, the two charges will be fired two seconds apart. - </p></div><div class="section" title="6.6. Pad Orientation"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp1494808"></a>6.6. Pad Orientation</h3></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="6.6. Pad Orientation"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp2487664"></a>6.6. Pad Orientation</h3></div></div></div><p> TeleMetrum measures acceleration along the axis of the board. Which way the board is oriented affects the sign of the acceleration value. Instead of trying to guess which way @@ -502,7 +502,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> TeleMetrum board connected to the 70cm antenna to be nearest the nose of the rocket, with the end containing the screw terminals nearest the tail. - </p></div></div></div><div class="chapter" title="Chapter 6. AltosUI"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp2062320"></a>Chapter 6. AltosUI</h2></div></div></div><div class="toc"><p><b>Table of Contents</b></p><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2011040">1. Monitor Flight</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1611184">1.1. Launch Pad</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2194832">1.2. Ascent</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3351928">1.3. Descent</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1234032">1.4. Landed</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3388472">1.5. Site Map</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1930856">2. Save Flight Data</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3546840">3. Replay Flight</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3331568">4. Graph Data</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1385704">5. Export Data</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3437744">5.1. Comma Separated Value Format</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2912584">5.2. Keyhole Markup Language (for Google Earth)</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2438432">6. Configure Altimeter</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3551544">6.1. Main Deploy Altitude</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2848008">6.2. Apogee Delay</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3459616">6.3. Radio Frequency</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2329488">6.4. Radio Calibration</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3507216">6.5. Callsign</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1223488">6.6. Maximum Flight Log Size</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3489504">6.7. Ignite Mode</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1526824">6.8. Pad Orientation</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2433504">7. Configure AltosUI</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3510984">7.1. Voice Settings</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2029264">7.2. Log Directory</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2350072">7.3. Callsign</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2694528">7.4. Font Size</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1856992">7.5. Serial Debug</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1891664">7.6. Manage Frequencies</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3058032">8. Flash Image</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3184648">9. Fire Igniter</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1519784">10. Scan Channels</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2057448">11. Load Maps</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1472424">12. Monitor Idle</a></span></dt></dl></div><p> + </p></div></div></div><div class="chapter" title="Chapter 6. AltosUI"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp3525088"></a>Chapter 6. AltosUI</h2></div></div></div><div class="toc"><p><b>Table of Contents</b></p><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2539464">1. Monitor Flight</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2507712">1.1. Launch Pad</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2116736">1.2. Ascent</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3192912">1.3. Descent</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3341456">1.4. Landed</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2011184">1.5. Site Map</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3564984">2. Save Flight Data</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3039048">3. Replay Flight</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2169992">4. Graph Data</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1875096">5. Export Data</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2578272">5.1. Comma Separated Value Format</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2875944">5.2. Keyhole Markup Language (for Google Earth)</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2810064">6. Configure Altimeter</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1391912">6.1. Main Deploy Altitude</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3569008">6.2. Apogee Delay</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3546448">6.3. Radio Frequency</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2106808">6.4. Radio Calibration</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2727816">6.5. Callsign</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2159880">6.6. Maximum Flight Log Size</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2199304">6.7. Ignite Mode</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3176768">6.8. Pad Orientation</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1614816">7. Configure AltosUI</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1522712">7.1. Voice Settings</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2951344">7.2. Log Directory</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2704448">7.3. Callsign</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2434112">7.4. Font Size</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2866200">7.5. Serial Debug</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2341272">7.6. Manage Frequencies</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2198928">8. Flash Image</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3268008">9. Fire Igniter</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2748912">10. Scan Channels</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2545000">11. Load Maps</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2376832">12. Monitor Idle</a></span></dt></dl></div><p> The AltosUI program provides a graphical user interface for interacting with the Altus Metrum product family, including TeleMetrum, TeleMini and TeleDongle. AltosUI can monitor telemetry data, @@ -511,7 +511,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> buttons, one for each major activity in the system. This manual is split into chapters, each of which documents one of the tasks provided from the top-level toolbar. - </p><div class="section" title="1. Monitor Flight"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2011040"></a>1. Monitor Flight</h2></div><div><h3 class="subtitle">Receive, Record and Display Telemetry Data</h3></div></div></div><p> + </p><div class="section" title="1. Monitor Flight"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2539464"></a>1. Monitor Flight</h2></div><div><h3 class="subtitle">Receive, Record and Display Telemetry Data</h3></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 create a window to display telemetry data as @@ -552,7 +552,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> data relevant to the current state of the flight. You can select other tabs at any time. The final 'table' tab displays all of the raw telemetry values in one place in a spreadsheet-like format. - </p><div class="section" title="1.1. Launch Pad"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp1611184"></a>1.1. Launch Pad</h3></div></div></div><p> + </p><div class="section" title="1.1. Launch Pad"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp2507712"></a>1.1. Launch Pad</h3></div></div></div><p> The 'Launch Pad' 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 @@ -601,7 +601,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> and altitude, averaging many reported positions to improve the accuracy of the fix. </p><p> - </p></div><div class="section" title="1.2. Ascent"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp2194832"></a>1.2. Ascent</h3></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="1.2. Ascent"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp2116736"></a>1.2. Ascent</h3></div></div></div><p> This tab is shown during Boost, Fast and Coast phases. The information displayed here helps monitor the rocket as it heads towards apogee. @@ -620,7 +620,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> 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" title="1.3. Descent"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp3351928"></a>1.3. Descent</h3></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="1.3. Descent"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp3192912"></a>1.3. Descent</h3></div></div></div><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, @@ -647,7 +647,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> 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" title="1.4. Landed"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp1234032"></a>1.4. Landed</h3></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="1.4. Landed"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp3341456"></a>1.4. Landed</h3></div></div></div><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 @@ -676,7 +676,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> To get more detailed information about the flight, you can click on the 'Graph Flight' button which will bring up a graph window for the current flight. - </p></div><div class="section" title="1.5. Site Map"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp3388472"></a>1.5. Site Map</h3></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="1.5. Site Map"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp2011184"></a>1.5. Site Map</h3></div></div></div><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 @@ -695,7 +695,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> </p><p> You can pre-load images for your favorite launch sites before you leave home; check out the 'Preload Maps' section below. - </p></div></div><div class="section" title="2. Save Flight Data"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp1930856"></a>2. Save Flight Data</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div></div><div class="section" title="2. Save Flight Data"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp3564984"></a>2. Save Flight Data</h2></div></div></div><p> The altimeter records flight data to its internal flash memory. TeleMetrum data is recorded at a much higher rate than the telemetry system can handle, and is not subject to radio drop-outs. As @@ -726,7 +726,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> The file name for each flight log is computed automatically from the recorded flight date, altimeter serial number and flight number information. - </p></div><div class="section" title="3. Replay Flight"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp3546840"></a>3. Replay Flight</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="3. Replay Flight"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp3039048"></a>3. Replay Flight</h2></div></div></div><p> Select this button and you are prompted to select a flight record file, either a .telem file recording telemetry data or a .eeprom file containing flight data saved from the altimeter @@ -735,7 +735,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> Once a flight record is selected, the flight monitor interface is displayed and the flight is re-enacted in real time. Check the Monitor Flight chapter above to learn how this window operates. - </p></div><div class="section" title="4. Graph Data"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp3331568"></a>4. Graph Data</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="4. Graph Data"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2169992"></a>4. Graph Data</h2></div></div></div><p> Select this button and you are prompted to select a flight record file, either a .telem file recording telemetry data or a .eeprom file containing flight data saved from @@ -760,7 +760,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> 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></div><div class="section" title="5. Export Data"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp1385704"></a>5. Export Data</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="5. Export Data"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp1875096"></a>5. 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 @@ -769,7 +769,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> data). Next, a second dialog appears which is used to select where to write the resulting file. It has a selector to choose between CSV and KML file formats. - </p><div class="section" title="5.1. Comma Separated Value Format"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp3437744"></a>5.1. Comma Separated Value Format</h3></div></div></div><p> + </p><div class="section" title="5.1. Comma Separated Value Format"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp2578272"></a>5.1. Comma Separated Value Format</h3></div></div></div><p> This is a text file containing the data in a form suitable for import into a spreadsheet or other external data analysis tool. The first few lines of the file contain the version and @@ -783,11 +783,11 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> 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 class="section" title="5.2. Keyhole Markup Language (for Google Earth)"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp2912584"></a>5.2. Keyhole Markup Language (for Google Earth)</h3></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="5.2. Keyhole Markup Language (for Google Earth)"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp2875944"></a>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" title="6. Configure Altimeter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2438432"></a>6. Configure Altimeter</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div></div><div class="section" title="6. Configure Altimeter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2810064"></a>6. Configure Altimeter</h2></div></div></div><p> Select this button and then select either a TeleMetrum or TeleDongle Device from the list provided. Selecting a TeleDongle device will use the radio link to configure a remote altimeter. @@ -815,14 +815,14 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> lost. </p></li></ul></div><p> The rest of the dialog contains the parameters to be configured. - </p><div class="section" title="6.1. Main Deploy Altitude"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp3551544"></a>6.1. Main Deploy Altitude</h3></div></div></div><p> + </p><div class="section" title="6.1. Main Deploy Altitude"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp1391912"></a>6.1. Main Deploy Altitude</h3></div></div></div><p> This sets the altitude (above the recorded pad altitude) at which the 'main' igniter will fire. The drop-down menu shows some common values, but you can edit the text directly and choose whatever you like. If the apogee charge fires below this altitude, then the main charge will fire two seconds after the apogee charge fires. - </p></div><div class="section" title="6.2. Apogee Delay"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp2848008"></a>6.2. Apogee Delay</h3></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="6.2. Apogee Delay"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp3569008"></a>6.2. Apogee Delay</h3></div></div></div><p> When flying redundant electronics, it's often important to ensure that multiple apogee charges don't fire at precisely the same time, as that can over pressurize the apogee deployment @@ -830,13 +830,13 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> Delay parameter tells the flight computer to fire the apogee charge a certain number of seconds after apogee has been detected. - </p></div><div class="section" title="6.3. Radio Frequency"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp3459616"></a>6.3. Radio Frequency</h3></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="6.3. Radio Frequency"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp3546448"></a>6.3. Radio Frequency</h3></div></div></div><p> This configures which of the configured frequencies to use for both telemetry and packet command mode. Note that if you set this value via packet command mode, you will have to reconfigure the TeleDongle frequency before you will be able to use packet command mode again. - </p></div><div class="section" title="6.4. Radio Calibration"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp2329488"></a>6.4. Radio Calibration</h3></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="6.4. Radio Calibration"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp2106808"></a>6.4. Radio Calibration</h3></div></div></div><p> The radios in every Altus Metrum device are calibrated at the factory to ensure that they transmit and receive on the specified frequency. If you need to you can adjust the calibration @@ -844,15 +844,15 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> the value means, read the appendix on calibration and/or the source code for more information. To change a TeleDongle's calibration, you must reprogram the unit completely. - </p></div><div class="section" title="6.5. Callsign"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp3507216"></a>6.5. Callsign</h3></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="6.5. Callsign"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp2727816"></a>6.5. Callsign</h3></div></div></div><p> This sets the call sign included in each telemetry packet. Set this as needed to conform to your local radio regulations. - </p></div><div class="section" title="6.6. Maximum Flight Log Size"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp1223488"></a>6.6. Maximum Flight Log Size</h3></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="6.6. Maximum Flight Log Size"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp2159880"></a>6.6. Maximum Flight Log Size</h3></div></div></div><p> This sets the space (in kilobytes) allocated for each flight log. The available space will be divided into chunks of this size. A smaller value will allow more flights to be stored, a larger value will record data from longer flights. - </p></div><div class="section" title="6.7. Ignite Mode"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp3489504"></a>6.7. Ignite Mode</h3></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="6.7. Ignite Mode"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp2199304"></a>6.7. Ignite Mode</h3></div></div></div><p> TeleMetrum and TeleMini provide two igniter channels as they were originally designed as dual-deploy flight computers. This configuration parameter allows the two @@ -872,7 +872,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> Altitude setting during descent. The 'apogee' channel is fired first, followed after a two second delay by the 'main' channel. - </p></li></ul></div></div><div class="section" title="6.8. Pad Orientation"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp1526824"></a>6.8. Pad Orientation</h3></div></div></div><p> + </p></li></ul></div></div><div class="section" title="6.8. Pad Orientation"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp3176768"></a>6.8. Pad Orientation</h3></div></div></div><p> Because it includes an accelerometer, TeleMetrum is sensitive to the orientation of the board. By default, it expects the antenna end to point forward. This parameter @@ -886,9 +886,9 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> Antenna Down. In this mode, the antenna end of the TeleMetrum board must point aft, in line with the expected flight path. - </p></li></ul></div></div></div><div class="section" title="7. Configure AltosUI"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2433504"></a>7. Configure AltosUI</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></li></ul></div></div></div><div class="section" title="7. Configure AltosUI"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp1614816"></a>7. Configure AltosUI</h2></div></div></div><p> This button presents a dialog so that you can configure the AltosUI global settings. - </p><div class="section" title="7.1. Voice Settings"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp3510984"></a>7.1. Voice Settings</h3></div></div></div><p> + </p><div class="section" title="7.1. Voice Settings"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp1522712"></a>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 current flight status. However, sometimes you don't want @@ -897,7 +897,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> Test Voice—Plays a short message allowing you to verify that the audio system is working and the volume settings are reasonable - </p></li></ul></div></div><div class="section" title="7.2. Log Directory"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp2029264"></a>7.2. Log Directory</h3></div></div></div><p> + </p></li></ul></div></div><div class="section" title="7.2. Log Directory"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp2951344"></a>7.2. Log Directory</h3></div></div></div><p> AltosUI logs all telemetry data and saves all TeleMetrum flash data to this directory. This directory is also used as the staring point when selecting data files for display or export. @@ -905,30 +905,30 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> Click on the directory name to bring up a directory choosing dialog, select a new directory and click 'Select Directory' to change where AltosUI reads and writes data files. - </p></div><div class="section" title="7.3. Callsign"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp2350072"></a>7.3. Callsign</h3></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="7.3. Callsign"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp2704448"></a>7.3. Callsign</h3></div></div></div><p> This value is transmitted in each command packet sent from TeleDongle and received from an altimeter. It is not used in telemetry mode, as the callsign configured in the altimeter board is included in all telemetry packets. Configure this with the AltosUI operators call sign as needed to comply with your local radio regulations. - </p></div><div class="section" title="7.4. Font Size"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp2694528"></a>7.4. Font Size</h3></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="7.4. Font Size"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp2434112"></a>7.4. Font Size</h3></div></div></div><p> Selects the set of fonts used in the flight monitor window. Choose between the small, medium and large sets. - </p></div><div class="section" title="7.5. Serial Debug"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp1856992"></a>7.5. Serial Debug</h3></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="7.5. Serial Debug"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp2866200"></a>7.5. Serial Debug</h3></div></div></div><p> This causes all communication with a connected device to be dumped to the console from which AltosUI was started. If you've started it from an icon or menu entry, the output will simply be discarded. This mode can be useful to debug various serial communication issues. - </p></div><div class="section" title="7.6. Manage Frequencies"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp1891664"></a>7.6. Manage Frequencies</h3></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="7.6. Manage Frequencies"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="idp2341272"></a>7.6. Manage Frequencies</h3></div></div></div><p> This brings up a dialog where you can configure the set of frequencies shown in the various frequency menus. You can add as many as you like, or even reconfigure the default 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" title="8. Flash Image"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp3058032"></a>8. Flash Image</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div></div><div class="section" title="8. Flash Image"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2198928"></a>8. Flash Image</h2></div></div></div><p> This reprograms any Altus Metrum device by using a TeleMetrum or TeleDongle as a programming dongle. Please read the directions for flashing devices in the Updating Device @@ -958,7 +958,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> will have to unplug it and then plug it back in for the USB connection to reset so that you can communicate with the device again. - </p></div><div class="section" title="9. Fire Igniter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp3184648"></a>9. Fire Igniter</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="9. Fire Igniter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp3268008"></a>9. Fire Igniter</h2></div></div></div><p> This activates the igniter circuits in TeleMetrum to help test recovery systems deployment. Because this command can operate over the Packet Command Link, you can prepare the rocket as @@ -978,14 +978,14 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> you have 10 seconds to press the 'Fire' button or the system will deactivate, at which point you start over again at selecting the desired igniter. - </p></div><div class="section" title="10. Scan Channels"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp1519784"></a>10. Scan Channels</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="10. Scan Channels"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2748912"></a>10. Scan Channels</h2></div></div></div><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 three telemetry formats should be tried; by default, it only listens for the standard telemetry packets used in v1.0 and later firmware. - </p></div><div class="section" title="11. Load Maps"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2057448"></a>11. Load Maps</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="11. Load Maps"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2545000"></a>11. Load Maps</h2></div></div></div><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. This loads a fairly large area @@ -1004,16 +1004,16 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> 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" title="12. Monitor Idle"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp1472424"></a>12. Monitor Idle</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="12. Monitor Idle"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2376832"></a>12. Monitor Idle</h2></div></div></div><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 packets. - </p></div></div><div class="chapter" title="Chapter 7. Using Altus Metrum Products"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp3231728"></a>Chapter 7. Using Altus Metrum Products</h2></div></div></div><div class="toc"><p><b>Table of Contents</b></p><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2024456">1. Being Legal</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2425408">2. In the Rocket</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2236704">3. On the Ground</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2243664">4. Data Analysis</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2104880">5. Future Plans</a></span></dt></dl></div><div class="section" title="1. Being Legal"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2024456"></a>1. Being Legal</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div></div><div class="chapter" title="Chapter 7. Using Altus Metrum Products"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp1384336"></a>Chapter 7. Using Altus Metrum Products</h2></div></div></div><div class="toc"><p><b>Table of Contents</b></p><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1372064">1. Being Legal</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2120808">2. In the Rocket</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2111736">3. On the Ground</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2590104">4. Data Analysis</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp916736">5. Future Plans</a></span></dt></dl></div><div class="section" title="1. Being Legal"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp1372064"></a>1. Being Legal</h2></div></div></div><p> First off, in the US, you need an <a class="ulink" href="http://www.altusmetrum.org/Radio/" target="_top">amateur radio license</a> or other authorization to legally operate the radio transmitters that are part of our products. - </p></div><div class="section" title="2. In the Rocket"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2425408"></a>2. In the Rocket</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="2. In the Rocket"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2120808"></a>2. In the Rocket</h2></div></div></div><p> In the rocket itself, you just need a <a class="ulink" href="http://www.altusmetrum.org/TeleMetrum/" target="_top">TeleMetrum</a> or <a class="ulink" href="http://www.altusmetrum.org/TeleMini/" target="_top">TeleMini</a> board and a Li-Po rechargeable battery. An 860mAh battery weighs less than a 9V @@ -1026,7 +1026,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> which is opaque to RF signals, you may choose to have an SMA connector installed so that you can run a coaxial cable to an antenna mounted elsewhere in the rocket. - </p></div><div class="section" title="3. On the Ground"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2236704"></a>3. On the Ground</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="3. On the Ground"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2111736"></a>3. On the Ground</h2></div></div></div><p> To receive the data stream from the rocket, you need an antenna and short feed-line connected to one of our <a class="ulink" href="http://www.altusmetrum.org/TeleDongle/" target="_top">TeleDongle</a> units. The TeleDongle in turn plugs directly into the USB port on a notebook @@ -1077,7 +1077,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> </a> 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. - </p></div><div class="section" title="4. Data Analysis"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2243664"></a>4. Data Analysis</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="4. Data Analysis"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2590104"></a>4. Data Analysis</h2></div></div></div><p> Our software makes it easy to log the data from each flight, both the telemetry received during the flight itself, and the more complete data log recorded in the flash memory on the altimeter @@ -1092,7 +1092,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> Our ultimate goal is to emit a set of files for each flight that can be published as a web page per flight, or just viewed on your local disk with a web browser. - </p></div><div class="section" title="5. Future Plans"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2104880"></a>5. Future Plans</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="5. Future Plans"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp916736"></a>5. Future Plans</h2></div></div></div><p> 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. @@ -1107,14 +1107,14 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> 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... - </p></div></div><div class="chapter" title="Chapter 8. Altimeter Installation Recommendations"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp3340600"></a>Chapter 8. Altimeter Installation Recommendations</h2></div></div></div><div class="toc"><p><b>Table of Contents</b></p><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3522016">1. Mounting the Altimeter</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2062944">2. Dealing with the Antenna</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2075472">3. Preserving GPS Reception</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1887864">4. Radio Frequency Interference</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2902592">5. The Barometric Sensor</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2991488">6. Ground Testing</a></span></dt></dl></div><p> + </p></div></div><div class="chapter" title="Chapter 8. Altimeter Installation Recommendations"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp1877664"></a>Chapter 8. Altimeter Installation Recommendations</h2></div></div></div><div class="toc"><p><b>Table of Contents</b></p><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2776168">1. Mounting the Altimeter</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3422920">2. Dealing with the Antenna</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2493216">3. Preserving GPS Reception</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2097000">4. Radio Frequency Interference</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3092536">5. The Barometric Sensor</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3323072">6. Ground Testing</a></span></dt></dl></div><p> Building high-power rockets that fly safely is hard enough. Mix in some sophisticated electronics and a bunch of radio energy and oftentimes you find few perfect solutions. This chapter contains some suggestions about how to install Altus Metrum products into the rocket air-frame, including how to safely and reliably mix a variety of electronics into the same air-frame. - </p><div class="section" title="1. Mounting the Altimeter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp3522016"></a>1. Mounting the Altimeter</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p><div class="section" title="1. Mounting the Altimeter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2776168"></a>1. Mounting the Altimeter</h2></div></div></div><p> The first consideration is to ensure that the altimeter is securely fastened to the air-frame. For TeleMetrum, we use nylon standoffs and nylon screws; they're good to at least 50G @@ -1131,7 +1131,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> Watch for any metal touching components on the board. Shorting out connections on the bottom of the board can cause the altimeter to fail during flight. - </li></ol></div></div><div class="section" title="2. Dealing with the Antenna"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2062944"></a>2. Dealing with the Antenna</h2></div></div></div><p> + </li></ol></div></div><div class="section" title="2. Dealing with the Antenna"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp3422920"></a>2. Dealing with the Antenna</h2></div></div></div><p> The antenna supplied is just a piece of solid, insulated, wire. If it gets damaged or broken, it can be easily replaced. It should be kept straight and not cut; bending or @@ -1174,7 +1174,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> SMA connector, and then run 50Ω coax from the board to the antenna. Building a remote antenna is beyond the scope of this manual. - </p></div><div class="section" title="3. Preserving GPS Reception"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2075472"></a>3. Preserving GPS Reception</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="3. Preserving GPS Reception"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2493216"></a>3. Preserving GPS Reception</h2></div></div></div><p> The GPS antenna and receiver in TeleMetrum are highly sensitive and normally have no trouble tracking enough satellites to provide accurate position information for @@ -1193,7 +1193,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> antenna as that's covered with a ground plane. But, keep wires and metal out from above the patch antenna. </li></ol></div><p> - </p></div><div class="section" title="4. Radio Frequency Interference"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp1887864"></a>4. Radio Frequency Interference</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="4. Radio Frequency Interference"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2097000"></a>4. Radio Frequency Interference</h2></div></div></div><p> Any altimeter will generate RFI; the digital circuits use high-frequency clocks that spray radio interference across a wide band. Altus Metrum altimeters generate intentional radio @@ -1231,7 +1231,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> 70cm amateur band, so you should avoid lengths that are a simple ratio of that length; essentially any multiple of 1/4 of the wavelength (17.5cm). - </li></ul></div></div><div class="section" title="5. The Barometric Sensor"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2902592"></a>5. The Barometric Sensor</h2></div></div></div><p> + </li></ul></div></div><div class="section" title="5. The Barometric Sensor"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp3092536"></a>5. The Barometric Sensor</h2></div></div></div><p> Altusmetrum altimeters measure altitude with a barometric sensor, essentially measuring the amount of air above the rocket to figure out how high it is. A large number of @@ -1249,7 +1249,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> chemical damage from the products of APCP or BP combustion, so make sure the ebay is carefully sealed from any compartment which contains ejection charges or motors. - </p></div><div class="section" title="6. Ground Testing"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2991488"></a>6. Ground Testing</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="6. Ground Testing"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp3323072"></a>6. Ground Testing</h2></div></div></div><p> The most important aspect of any installation is careful ground testing. Bringing an air-frame up to the LCO table which hasn't been ground tested can lead to delays or ejection @@ -1271,7 +1271,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> interface through a TeleDongle to command each charge to fire. Make sure the charge is sufficient to robustly separate the air-frame and deploy the recovery system. - </p></div></div><div class="chapter" title="Chapter 9. Updating Device Firmware"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp2336184"></a>Chapter 9. Updating Device Firmware</h2></div></div></div><div class="toc"><p><b>Table of Contents</b></p><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3061016">1. Updating TeleMetrum Firmware</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1980776">2. Updating TeleMini Firmware</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2731488">3. Updating TeleDongle Firmware</a></span></dt></dl></div><p> + </p></div></div><div class="chapter" title="Chapter 9. Updating Device Firmware"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp2657144"></a>Chapter 9. Updating Device Firmware</h2></div></div></div><div class="toc"><p><b>Table of Contents</b></p><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2722712">1. Updating TeleMetrum Firmware</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1268600">2. Updating TeleMini Firmware</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1444904">3. Updating TeleDongle Firmware</a></span></dt></dl></div><p> The big concept to understand is that you have to use a TeleDongle as a programmer to update a TeleMetrum or TeleMini, and a TeleMetrum or other TeleDongle to program the TeleDongle @@ -1287,7 +1287,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> version from <a class="ulink" href="http://www.altusmetrum.org/AltOS/" target="_top">http://www.altusmetrum.org/AltOS/</a>. </p><p> We recommend updating the altimeter first, before updating TeleDongle. - </p><div class="section" title="1. Updating TeleMetrum Firmware"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp3061016"></a>1. Updating TeleMetrum Firmware</h2></div></div></div><div class="orderedlist"><ol class="orderedlist" type="1"><li class="listitem"> + </p><div class="section" title="1. Updating TeleMetrum Firmware"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2722712"></a>1. Updating TeleMetrum Firmware</h2></div></div></div><div class="orderedlist"><ol class="orderedlist" type="1"><li class="listitem"> Find the 'programming cable' that you got as part of the starter kit, that has a red 8-pin MicroMaTch connector on one end and a red 4-pin MicroMaTch connector on the other end. @@ -1313,7 +1313,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> programming device. </li><li class="listitem"> Select the image you want put on the TeleMetrum, which should have a - name in the form telemetrum-v1.1-1.0.0.ihx. It should be visible + name in the form telemetrum-v1.2-1.0.0.ihx. It should be visible in the default directory, if not you may have to poke around your system to find it. </li><li class="listitem"> @@ -1330,7 +1330,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> the version, etc. </li><li class="listitem"> If something goes wrong, give it another try. - </li></ol></div></div><div class="section" title="2. Updating TeleMini Firmware"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp1980776"></a>2. Updating TeleMini Firmware</h2></div></div></div><div class="orderedlist"><ol class="orderedlist" type="1"><li class="listitem"> + </li></ol></div></div><div class="section" title="2. Updating TeleMini Firmware"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp1268600"></a>2. Updating TeleMini Firmware</h2></div></div></div><div class="orderedlist"><ol class="orderedlist" type="1"><li class="listitem"> You'll need a special 'programming cable' to reprogram the TeleMini. It's available on the Altus Metrum web store, or you can make your own using an 8-pin MicroMaTch connector on @@ -1374,7 +1374,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> letting it come up in "flight" mode and listening for telemetry. </li><li class="listitem"> If something goes wrong, give it another try. - </li></ol></div></div><div class="section" title="3. Updating TeleDongle Firmware"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2731488"></a>3. Updating TeleDongle Firmware</h2></div></div></div><p> + </li></ol></div></div><div class="section" title="3. Updating TeleDongle Firmware"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp1444904"></a>3. Updating TeleDongle Firmware</h2></div></div></div><p> Updating TeleDongle's firmware is just like updating TeleMetrum or TeleMini firmware, but you use either a TeleMetrum or another TeleDongle as the programmer. </p><div class="orderedlist"><ol class="orderedlist" type="1"><li class="listitem"> @@ -1434,7 +1434,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> slightly to extract the connector. We used a locking connector on TeleMetrum to help ensure that the cabling to companion boards used in a rocket don't ever come loose accidentally in flight. - </p></div></div><div class="chapter" title="Chapter 10. Hardware Specifications"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp2742616"></a>Chapter 10. Hardware Specifications</h2></div></div></div><div class="toc"><p><b>Table of Contents</b></p><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3450088">1. TeleMetrum Specifications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2397848">2. TeleMini Specifications</a></span></dt></dl></div><div class="section" title="1. TeleMetrum Specifications"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp3450088"></a>1. TeleMetrum Specifications</h2></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" type="disc"><li class="listitem"><p> + </p></div></div><div class="chapter" title="Chapter 10. Hardware Specifications"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp3431816"></a>Chapter 10. Hardware Specifications</h2></div></div></div><div class="toc"><p><b>Table of Contents</b></p><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2831496">1. TeleMetrum Specifications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3455400">2. TeleMini Specifications</a></span></dt></dl></div><div class="section" title="1. TeleMetrum Specifications"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2831496"></a>1. TeleMetrum Specifications</h2></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" type="disc"><li class="listitem"><p> Recording altimeter for model rocketry. </p></li><li class="listitem"><p> Supports dual deployment (can fire 2 ejection charges). @@ -1458,7 +1458,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> optional separate pyro battery if needed. </p></li><li class="listitem"><p> 2.75 x 1 inch board designed to fit inside 29mm air-frame coupler tube. - </p></li></ul></div></div><div class="section" title="2. TeleMini Specifications"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2397848"></a>2. TeleMini Specifications</h2></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" type="disc"><li class="listitem"><p> + </p></li></ul></div></div><div class="section" title="2. TeleMini Specifications"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp3455400"></a>2. TeleMini Specifications</h2></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" type="disc"><li class="listitem"><p> Recording altimeter for model rocketry. </p></li><li class="listitem"><p> Supports dual deployment (can fire 2 ejection charges). @@ -1477,7 +1477,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> optional separate pyro battery if needed. </p></li><li class="listitem"><p> 1.5 x .5 inch board designed to fit inside 18mm air-frame coupler tube. - </p></li></ul></div></div></div><div class="chapter" title="Chapter 11. FAQ"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp3517088"></a>Chapter 11. FAQ</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></li></ul></div></div></div><div class="chapter" title="Chapter 11. FAQ"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp3104824"></a>Chapter 11. FAQ</h2></div></div></div><p> TeleMetrum seems to shut off when disconnected from the computer. Make sure the battery is adequately charged. Remember the unit will pull more power than the USB port can deliver before the @@ -1517,7 +1517,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> data after physically retrieving your altimeter. Make sure to save the on-board data after each flight; while the TeleMetrum can store multiple flights, you never know when you'll lose the altimeter... - </p></div><div class="appendix" title="Appendix A. Notes for Older Software"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp2358816"></a>Appendix A. Notes for Older Software</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="appendix" title="Appendix A. Notes for Older Software"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp2639136"></a>Appendix A. Notes for Older Software</h2></div></div></div><p> <span class="emphasis"><em> Before AltosUI was written, using Altus Metrum devices required some finesse with the Linux command line. There was a limited @@ -1693,7 +1693,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> the Log and Device menus. It has a wonderful display of the incoming flight data and I am sure you will enjoy what it has to say to you once you enable the voice output! - </p></div><div class="appendix" title="Appendix B. Calibration"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp2555760"></a>Appendix B. Calibration</h2></div></div></div><div class="toc"><p><b>Table of Contents</b></p><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1119368">1. Radio Frequency</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp3257080">2. TeleMetrum Accelerometer</a></span></dt></dl></div><p> + </p></div><div class="appendix" title="Appendix B. Calibration"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp2228272"></a>Appendix B. Calibration</h2></div></div></div><div class="toc"><p><b>Table of Contents</b></p><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp1912752">1. Radio Frequency</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#idp2744568">2. TeleMetrum Accelerometer</a></span></dt></dl></div><p> There are only two calibrations required for a TeleMetrum board, and only one for TeleDongle and TeleMini. All boards are shipped from the factory pre-calibrated, but the procedures are documented here @@ -1701,7 +1701,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> AltosUI, you must connect to the board with a serial terminal program and interact directly with the on-board command interpreter to effect calibration. - </p><div class="section" title="1. Radio Frequency"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp1119368"></a>1. Radio Frequency</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p><div class="section" title="1. Radio Frequency"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp1912752"></a>1. Radio Frequency</h2></div></div></div><p> The radio frequency is synthesized from a clock based on the 48 MHz crystal on the board. The actual frequency of this oscillator must be measured to generate a calibration constant. While our @@ -1736,7 +1736,7 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> radio frequency is reset to the default 434.550 Mhz. If you want to use another frequency, you will have to set that again after calibration is completed. - </p></div><div class="section" title="2. TeleMetrum Accelerometer"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp3257080"></a>2. TeleMetrum Accelerometer</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div><div class="section" title="2. TeleMetrum Accelerometer"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="idp2744568"></a>2. TeleMetrum Accelerometer</h2></div></div></div><p> The TeleMetrum accelerometer we use has its own 5 volt power supply and the output must be passed through a resistive voltage divider to match @@ -1780,7 +1780,16 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200<br> to the index post on the 4-pin end of the programming cable, and power up the board. It should come up in 'idle mode' (two beeps), allowing a re-cal. - </p></div></div><div class="appendix" title="Appendix C. Release Notes"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp2653672"></a>Appendix C. Release Notes</h2></div></div></div><p> + </p></div></div><div class="appendix" title="Appendix C. Release Notes"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="idp1711112"></a>Appendix C. Release Notes</h2></div></div></div><p> + Version 1.0.3 is a minor release adding support for TeleMetrum v1.2 boards + </p><p> + AltOS Firmware Changes + </p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" type="disc"><li class="listitem"> + TeleMetrum version 1.2 is functionally identical to version 1.1, the + only change required in the firmware was to adjust the product name reported + over the USB link. + </li></ul></div><p> + </p><p> Version 1.0.2 is a bugfix release, addressing a minor issue found in version 1.0.1 </p><p> |