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diff --git a/AltOS/doc/easymini.html b/AltOS/doc/easymini.html index 82f5b44..03820f4 100644 --- a/AltOS/doc/easymini.html +++ b/AltOS/doc/easymini.html @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ collaborators, and we certainly appreciate this level of contribution!</p><p>Have fun using these products, and we hope to meet all of you out on the rocket flight line somewhere.</p><div class="blockquote"><blockquote class="blockquote"><div class="literallayout"><p>Bdale Garbee, KB0G<br /> NAR #87103, TRA #12201</p></div></blockquote></div><div class="blockquote"><blockquote class="blockquote"><div class="literallayout"><p>Keith Packard, KD7SQG<br /> -NAR #88757, TRA #12200</p></div></blockquote></div></div><div class="toc"><p><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p><dl class="toc"><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_introduction_and_overview">1. Introduction and Overview</a></span></dt><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_getting_started">2. Getting Started</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_batteries">2.1. Batteries</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_linux_mac_windows_ground_station_software">2.2. Linux/Mac/Windows Ground Station Software</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_using_altus_metrum_hardware">3. Using Altus Metrum Hardware</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_wiring_and_electrical_interference">3.1. Wiring and Electrical Interference</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_hooking_up_lithium_polymer_batteries">3.2. Hooking Up Lithium Polymer Batteries</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_hooking_up_pyro_charges">3.3. Hooking Up Pyro Charges</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_hooking_up_a_power_switch">3.4. Hooking Up a Power Switch</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_understanding_beeps">3.5. Understanding Beeps</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_turning_on_the_power">3.6. Turning On the Power</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_an_external_active_switch_circuit">3.7. Using an External Active Switch Circuit</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_a_separate_pyro_battery">3.8. Using a Separate Pyro Battery</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_a_different_kind_of_battery">3.9. Using a Different Kind of Battery</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_easymini">4. EasyMini</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_easymini_screw_terminals">4.1. EasyMini Screw Terminals</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_connecting_a_battery_to_easymini">4.2. Connecting A Battery To EasyMini</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_charging_lithium_batteries">4.3. Charging Lithium Batteries</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_a_separate_pyro_battery_with_easymini">4.4. Using a Separate Pyro Battery with EasyMini</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_an_active_switch_with_easymini">4.5. Using an Active Switch with EasyMini</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_installation">5. Installation</a></span></dt><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_using_altus_metrum_products">6. Using Altus Metrum Products</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_in_the_rocket">6.1. In the Rocket</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_on_the_ground">6.2. On the Ground</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_data_analysis">6.3. Data Analysis</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_future_plans">6.4. Future Plans</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_altosui">7. AltosUI</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_save_flight_data">7.1. Save Flight Data</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_replay_flight">7.2. Replay Flight</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_graph_data">7.3. Graph Data</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_flight_graph">7.3.1. Flight Graph</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configure_graph">7.3.2. Configure Graph</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_flight_statistics">7.3.3. Flight Statistics</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_export_data">7.4. Export Data</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_comma_separated_value_format">7.4.1. Comma Separated Value Format</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configure_altimeter">7.5. Configure Altimeter</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_main_deploy_altitude">7.5.1. Main Deploy Altitude</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_apogee_delay">7.5.2. Apogee Delay</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_apogee_lockout">7.5.3. Apogee Lockout</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_maximum_flight_log_size">7.5.4. Maximum Flight Log Size</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_ignitor_firing_mode">7.5.5. Ignitor Firing Mode</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_beeper_frequency">7.5.6. Beeper Frequency</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configure_altosui">7.6. Configure AltosUI</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_log_directory">7.6.1. Log Directory</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_imperial_units">7.6.2. Imperial Units</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_serial_debug">7.6.3. Serial Debug</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_font_size">7.6.4. Font size</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_look_amp_feel">7.6.5. Look & feel</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_menu_position">7.6.6. Menu position</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_flash_image">7.7. Flash Image</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_fire_igniter">7.8. Fire Igniter</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_system_operation">A. System Operation</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_firmware_modes">A.1. Firmware Modes</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_ground_testing">A.2. Ground Testing</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configurable_parameters">A.3. Configurable Parameters</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_handling_precautions">B. Handling Precautions</a></span></dt><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_updating_device_firmware">C. Updating Device Firmware</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_updating_easymini_firmware">C.1. Updating EasyMini Firmware</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_recovering_from_self_flashing_failure">C.1.1. Recovering From Self-Flashing Failure</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_flight_data_recording">D. Flight Data Recording</a></span></dt><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_altus_metrum_hardware_specifications">E. Altus Metrum Hardware Specifications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_release_notes">F. Release Notes</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_8_3">F.1. Release Notes for Version 1.8.3</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos">F.1.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications">F.1.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_8_2">F.2. Release Notes for Version 1.8.2</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_2">F.2.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_2">F.2.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_8_1">F.3. Release Notes for Version 1.8.1</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_3">F.3.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_3">F.3.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_8">F.4. Release Notes for Version 1.8</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_4">F.4.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_4">F.4.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_7">F.5. Release Notes for Version 1.7</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_5">F.5.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_5">F.5.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_6_8">F.6. Release Notes for Version 1.6.8</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_6">F.6.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_telegps_and_altosdroid_applications">F.6.2. AltosUI, TeleGPS and AltosDroid Applications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_6_5">F.7. Release Notes for Version 1.6.5</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_7">F.7.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_telegps_and_altosdroid_applications_2">F.7.2. AltosUI, TeleGPS and AltosDroid Applications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_6_4">F.8. Release Notes for Version 1.6.4</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_8">F.8.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_telegps_and_altosdroid_applications_3">F.8.2. AltosUI, TeleGPS and AltosDroid Applications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_documentation">F.8.3. Documentation</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_6_3">F.9. Release Notes for Version 1.6.3</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_9">F.9.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_6">F.9.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosdroid">F.9.3. AltosDroid</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_documentation_2">F.9.4. Documentation</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_6_2">F.10. Release Notes for Version 1.6.2</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_10">F.10.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_7">F.10.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_documentation_3">F.10.3. Documentation</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd></dl></div><div class="list-of-figures"><p><strong>List of Figures</strong></p><dl><dt>4.1. <a href="#idm274">EasyMini Board</a></dt><dt>7.1. <a href="#idm405">AltosUI Main Window</a></dt><dt>7.2. <a href="#idm432">Flight Data Graph</a></dt><dt>7.3. <a href="#idm443">Flight Graph Configuration</a></dt><dt>7.4. <a href="#idm462">Flight Statistics</a></dt><dt>7.5. <a href="#idm480">Altimeter Configuration</a></dt><dt>7.6. <a href="#idm550">Configure AltosUI Dialog</a></dt><dt>7.7. <a href="#idm584">Fire Igniter Window</a></dt></dl></div><div class="list-of-tables"><p><strong>List of Tables</strong></p><dl><dt>3.1. <a href="#idm90">AltOS Modes</a></dt><dt>3.2. <a href="#idm198">Pad/Idle Indications</a></dt><dt>4.1. <a href="#idm286">EasyMini Screw Terminals</a></dt><dt>D.1. <a href="#idm684">Data Storage on Altus Metrum altimeters</a></dt><dt>E.1. <a href="#idm715">Altus Metrum Flight Computer Electronics</a></dt><dt>E.2. <a href="#idm755">Altus Metrum Flight Computer Mechanical Components</a></dt></dl></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_introduction_and_overview"></a>Chapter 1. Introduction and Overview</h1></div></div></div><p>Welcome to the Altus Metrum community! Our circuits and software reflect +NAR #88757, TRA #12200</p></div></blockquote></div></div><div class="toc"><p><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p><dl class="toc"><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_introduction_and_overview">1. Introduction and Overview</a></span></dt><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_getting_started">2. Getting Started</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_batteries">2.1. Batteries</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_linux_mac_windows_ground_station_software">2.2. Linux/Mac/Windows Ground Station Software</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_using_altus_metrum_hardware">3. Using Altus Metrum Hardware</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_wiring_and_electrical_interference">3.1. Wiring and Electrical Interference</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_hooking_up_lithium_polymer_batteries">3.2. Hooking Up Lithium Polymer Batteries</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_hooking_up_pyro_charges">3.3. Hooking Up Pyro Charges</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_hooking_up_a_power_switch">3.4. Hooking Up a Power Switch</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_understanding_beeps">3.5. Understanding Beeps</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_turning_on_the_power">3.6. Turning On the Power</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_an_external_active_switch_circuit">3.7. Using an External Active Switch Circuit</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_a_separate_pyro_battery">3.8. Using a Separate Pyro Battery</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_a_different_kind_of_battery">3.9. Using a Different Kind of Battery</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_easymini">4. EasyMini</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_easymini_screw_terminals">4.1. EasyMini Screw Terminals</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_connecting_a_battery_to_easymini">4.2. Connecting A Battery To EasyMini</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_charging_lithium_batteries">4.3. Charging Lithium Batteries</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_a_separate_pyro_battery_with_easymini">4.4. Using a Separate Pyro Battery with EasyMini</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_using_an_active_switch_with_easymini">4.5. Using an Active Switch with EasyMini</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_installation">5. Installation</a></span></dt><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_using_altus_metrum_products">6. Using Altus Metrum Products</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_in_the_rocket">6.1. In the Rocket</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_on_the_ground">6.2. On the Ground</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_data_analysis">6.3. Data Analysis</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_future_plans">6.4. Future Plans</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="#_altosui">7. AltosUI</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_save_flight_data">7.1. Save Flight Data</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_replay_flight">7.2. Replay Flight</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_graph_data">7.3. Graph Data</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_flight_graph">7.3.1. Flight Graph</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configure_graph">7.3.2. Configure Graph</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_flight_statistics">7.3.3. Flight Statistics</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_export_data">7.4. Export Data</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_comma_separated_value_format">7.4.1. Comma Separated Value Format</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configure_altimeter">7.5. Configure Altimeter</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_main_deploy_altitude">7.5.1. Main Deploy Altitude</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_apogee_delay">7.5.2. Apogee Delay</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_apogee_lockout">7.5.3. Apogee Lockout</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_maximum_flight_log_size">7.5.4. Maximum Flight Log Size</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_ignitor_firing_mode">7.5.5. Ignitor Firing Mode</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_beeper_frequency">7.5.6. Beeper Frequency</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configure_altosui">7.6. Configure AltosUI</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_log_directory">7.6.1. Log Directory</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_imperial_units">7.6.2. Imperial Units</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_serial_debug">7.6.3. Serial Debug</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_font_size">7.6.4. Font size</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_look_amp_feel">7.6.5. Look & feel</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_menu_position">7.6.6. Menu position</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_flash_image">7.7. Flash Image</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_fire_igniter">7.8. Fire Igniter</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_system_operation">A. System Operation</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_firmware_modes">A.1. Firmware Modes</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_ground_testing">A.2. Ground Testing</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_configurable_parameters">A.3. Configurable Parameters</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_handling_precautions">B. Handling Precautions</a></span></dt><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_updating_device_firmware">C. Updating Device Firmware</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_updating_easymini_firmware">C.1. Updating EasyMini Firmware</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_recovering_from_self_flashing_failure">C.1.1. Recovering From Self-Flashing Failure</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_flight_data_recording">D. Flight Data Recording</a></span></dt><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_altus_metrum_hardware_specifications">E. Altus Metrum Hardware Specifications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="appendix"><a href="#_release_notes">F. Release Notes</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_8_4">F.1. Release Notes for Version 1.8.4</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos">F.1.1. AltOS</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_8_3">F.2. Release Notes for Version 1.8.3</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_2">F.2.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications">F.2.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_8_2">F.3. Release Notes for Version 1.8.2</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_3">F.3.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_2">F.3.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_8_1">F.4. Release Notes for Version 1.8.1</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_4">F.4.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_3">F.4.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_8">F.5. Release Notes for Version 1.8</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_5">F.5.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_4">F.5.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_7">F.6. Release Notes for Version 1.7</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_6">F.6.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_5">F.6.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_6_8">F.7. Release Notes for Version 1.6.8</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_7">F.7.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_telegps_and_altosdroid_applications">F.7.2. AltosUI, TeleGPS and AltosDroid Applications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_6_5">F.8. Release Notes for Version 1.6.5</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_8">F.8.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_telegps_and_altosdroid_applications_2">F.8.2. AltosUI, TeleGPS and AltosDroid Applications</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_6_4">F.9. Release Notes for Version 1.6.4</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_9">F.9.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_telegps_and_altosdroid_applications_3">F.9.2. AltosUI, TeleGPS and AltosDroid Applications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_documentation">F.9.3. Documentation</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_6_3">F.10. Release Notes for Version 1.6.3</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_10">F.10.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_6">F.10.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosdroid">F.10.3. AltosDroid</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_documentation_2">F.10.4. Documentation</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_release_notes_for_version_1_6_2">F.11. Release Notes for Version 1.6.2</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altos_11">F.11.1. AltOS</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_altosui_and_telegps_applications_7">F.11.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="#_documentation_3">F.11.3. Documentation</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd></dl></div><div class="list-of-figures"><p><strong>List of Figures</strong></p><dl><dt>4.1. <a href="#idm278">EasyMini Board</a></dt><dt>7.1. <a href="#idm409">AltosUI Main Window</a></dt><dt>7.2. <a href="#idm436">Flight Data Graph</a></dt><dt>7.3. <a href="#idm447">Flight Graph Configuration</a></dt><dt>7.4. <a href="#idm466">Flight Statistics</a></dt><dt>7.5. <a href="#idm484">Altimeter Configuration</a></dt><dt>7.6. <a href="#idm554">Configure AltosUI Dialog</a></dt><dt>7.7. <a href="#idm588">Fire Igniter Window</a></dt></dl></div><div class="list-of-tables"><p><strong>List of Tables</strong></p><dl><dt>3.1. <a href="#idm94">AltOS Modes</a></dt><dt>3.2. <a href="#idm202">Pad/Idle Indications</a></dt><dt>4.1. <a href="#idm290">EasyMini Screw Terminals</a></dt><dt>D.1. <a href="#idm688">Data Storage on Altus Metrum altimeters</a></dt><dt>E.1. <a href="#idm719">Altus Metrum Flight Computer Electronics</a></dt><dt>E.2. <a href="#idm759">Altus Metrum Flight Computer Mechanical Components</a></dt></dl></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_introduction_and_overview"></a>Chapter 1. Introduction and Overview</h1></div></div></div><p>Welcome to the Altus Metrum community! Our circuits and software reflect our passion for both hobby rocketry and Free Software. We hope their capabilities and performance will delight you in every way, but by releasing all of our hardware and software designs under open licenses, @@ -105,12 +105,12 @@ beeping that accompanies each mode. In the description of the beeping pattern, “dit” means a short beep while "dah" means a long beep (three times as long). “Brap” means -a long dissonant tone.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm90"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 3.1. AltOS Modes</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="AltOS Modes" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /><col class="col_4" /></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Mode Name</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Abbreviation</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Beeps</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Description</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Startup</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>S</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>battery voltage in decivolts</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Calibrating sensors, detecting orientation.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Idle</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>I</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Ready to accept commands over USB</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Pad</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>P</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dah dah dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Waiting for launch. Not listening for commands.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Boost</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>B</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dah dit dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Accelerating upwards.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Fast</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>F</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dit dah dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Decelerating, but moving faster than 200m/s.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Coast</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>C</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dah dit dah dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Decelerating, moving slower than 200m/s</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Drogue</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>D</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dah dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Descending after apogee. Above main height.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>M</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dah dah</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Descending. Below main height.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Landed</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>L</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dah dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Stable altitude for at least ten seconds.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Sensor error</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>X</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dah dit dit dah</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>Error detected during sensor calibration.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /><p>Here’s a summary of all of the Pad and Idle mode +a long dissonant tone.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm94"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 3.1. AltOS Modes</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="AltOS Modes" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /><col class="col_4" /></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Mode Name</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Abbreviation</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Beeps</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Description</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Startup</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>S</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>battery voltage in decivolts</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Calibrating sensors, detecting orientation.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Idle</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>I</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Ready to accept commands over USB</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Pad</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>P</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dah dah dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Waiting for launch. Not listening for commands.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Boost</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>B</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dah dit dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Accelerating upwards.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Fast</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>F</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dit dah dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Decelerating, but moving faster than 200m/s.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Coast</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>C</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dah dit dah dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Decelerating, moving slower than 200m/s</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Drogue</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>D</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dah dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Descending after apogee. Above main height.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>M</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dah dah</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Descending. Below main height.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Landed</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>L</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dah dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Stable altitude for at least ten seconds.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Sensor error</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>X</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dah dit dit dah</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>Error detected during sensor calibration.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /><p>Here’s a summary of all of the Pad and Idle mode indications. In Idle mode, you’ll hear one of these just once after the two short dits indicating idle mode. In Pad mode, after the dit dah dah dit indicating Pad mode, you’ll hear these once every five -seconds.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm198"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 3.2. Pad/Idle Indications</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="Pad/Idle Indications" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Name </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Beeps </th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Neither</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>brap</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>No continuity detected on either apogee or main igniters.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Continuity detected only on apogee igniter.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Continuity detected only on main igniter.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Both</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Continuity detected on both igniters.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Storage Full</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>warble</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>On-board data logging storage is full. This will +seconds.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm202"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 3.2. Pad/Idle Indications</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="Pad/Idle Indications" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Name </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Beeps </th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Neither</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>brap</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>No continuity detected on either apogee or main igniters.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Continuity detected only on apogee igniter.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Continuity detected only on main igniter.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Both</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>dit dit dit</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Continuity detected on both igniters.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Storage Full</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>warble</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>On-board data logging storage is full. This will not prevent the flight computer from safely controlling the flight or transmitting telemetry signals, but no record of the flight will be @@ -167,7 +167,7 @@ is designed to use either a lithium polymer battery or any other battery producing between 4 and 12 volts, such as a rectangular 9V -battery.</p></div></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_easymini"></a>Chapter 4. EasyMini</h1></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm274"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 4.1. EasyMini Board</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="easymini-top.jpg" width="495" alt="easymini-top.jpg" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>EasyMini is built on a 0.8 inch by 1½ inch circuit board. It’s +battery.</p></div></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_easymini"></a>Chapter 4. EasyMini</h1></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm278"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 4.1. EasyMini Board</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="easymini-top.jpg" width="495" alt="easymini-top.jpg" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>EasyMini is built on a 0.8 inch by 1½ inch circuit board. It’s designed to fit in a 24mm coupler tube.</p><p>You usually don’t need to configure EasyMini at all; it’s set up to do dual-deployment with an event at apogee to separate the airframe and deploy a drogue and another event at 250m @@ -178,7 +178,7 @@ board. Using the picture above, the top four have connections for the main pyro circuit and an external battery and the bottom four have connections for the apogee pyro circuit and the power -switch. Counting from the left, the connections are as follows:</p><div class="table"><a id="idm286"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 4.1. EasyMini Screw Terminals</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="EasyMini Screw Terminals" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal #</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal Name</th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Battery</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Positive external battery terminal</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Battery -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Negative external battery terminal</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Output</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to flight computer</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Input</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to positive battery terminal</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_connecting_a_battery_to_easymini"></a>4.2. Connecting A Battery To EasyMini</h2></div></div></div><p>There are two possible battery connections on +switch. Counting from the left, the connections are as follows:</p><div class="table"><a id="idm290"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table 4.1. EasyMini Screw Terminals</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="EasyMini Screw Terminals" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal #</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Terminal Name</th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Main pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Battery</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Positive external battery terminal</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Top 4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Battery -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Negative external battery terminal</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 1</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee -</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel connection to pyro circuit</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 2</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro channel common connection to battery</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 3</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Output</p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to flight computer</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Bottom 4</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch Input</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>Switch connection to positive battery terminal</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_connecting_a_battery_to_easymini"></a>4.2. Connecting A Battery To EasyMini</h2></div></div></div><p>There are two possible battery connections on EasyMini. You can use either method; both feed through the power switch terminals.</p><p>One battery connection is the standard Altus Metrum white JST plug. This mates with single-cell Lithium @@ -276,7 +276,7 @@ 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><p>Watch our <a class="ulink" href="http://altusmetrum.org/" target="_top">web site</a> for more news and information as our family of products -evolves!</p></div></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_altosui"></a>Chapter 7. AltosUI</h1></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm405"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.1. AltosUI Main Window</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="altosui.png" width="414" alt="altosui.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>The AltosUI program provides a graphical user interface for +evolves!</p></div></div><div class="chapter"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_altosui"></a>Chapter 7. AltosUI</h1></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm409"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.1. AltosUI Main Window</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="altosui.png" width="414" alt="altosui.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>The AltosUI program provides a graphical user interface for interacting with the Altus Metrum product family. AltosUI can monitor telemetry data, configure devices and many other tasks. The primary interface window provides a selection of @@ -310,7 +310,7 @@ record file, either a .telem file recording telemetry data or a flash memory.</p><p>Note that telemetry files will generally produce poor graphs due to the lower sampling rate and missed telemetry packets. Use saved flight data in .eeprom files for graphing where possible.</p><p>Once a flight record is selected, a window with multiple tabs is -opened.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_flight_graph"></a>7.3.1. Flight Graph</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm432"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.2. Flight Data Graph</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="graph.png" width="495" alt="graph.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>By default, the graph contains acceleration (blue), +opened.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_flight_graph"></a>7.3.1. Flight Graph</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm436"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.2. Flight Data Graph</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="graph.png" width="495" alt="graph.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>By default, the graph contains acceleration (blue), velocity (green) and altitude (red).</p><p>The graph can be zoomed into a particular area by clicking and dragging down and to the right. Once zoomed, the graph can be reset by clicking and @@ -318,7 +318,7 @@ dragging up and to the left. Holding down control and clicking and dragging allows the graph to be panned. The right mouse button causes a pop-up menu to be displayed, giving you the option save or print the -plot.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_configure_graph"></a>7.3.2. Configure Graph</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm443"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.3. Flight Graph Configuration</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="graph-configure.png" width="495" alt="graph-configure.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This selects which graph elements to show, and, at the +plot.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_configure_graph"></a>7.3.2. Configure Graph</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm447"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.3. Flight Graph Configuration</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="graph-configure.png" width="495" alt="graph-configure.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This selects which graph elements to show, and, at the very bottom. It also lets you configure how the graph is drawn:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Whether to use metric or imperial units @@ -339,7 +339,7 @@ descent. Flight computers without accelerometers always compute both speed and acceleration from barometric data. A larger value smooths the data more. -</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_flight_statistics"></a>7.3.3. Flight Statistics</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm462"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.4. Flight Statistics</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="graph-stats.png" width="495" alt="graph-stats.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Shows overall data computed from the flight.</p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_export_data"></a>7.4. Export Data</h2></div></div></div><p>This tool takes the raw data files and makes them +</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_flight_statistics"></a>7.3.3. Flight Statistics</h3></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm466"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.4. Flight Statistics</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="graph-stats.png" width="495" alt="graph-stats.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Shows overall data computed from the flight.</p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_export_data"></a>7.4. Export Data</h2></div></div></div><p>This tool takes the raw data files and makes them available for external analysis. When you select this button, you are prompted to select a flight data file, which can be either a .eeprom or .telem. The .eeprom @@ -358,7 +358,7 @@ tools can be configured to skip over.</p><p>The remaining lines of the file cont each field separated by a comma and at least one space. All of the sensor values are converted to standard units, with the barometric data reported in -both pressure, altitude and height above pad units.</p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_configure_altimeter"></a>7.5. Configure Altimeter</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm480"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.5. Altimeter Configuration</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="configure-altimeter.png" width="324" alt="configure-altimeter.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Select this button and then select an altimeter.</p><p>The first few lines of the dialog provide information about the +both pressure, altitude and height above pad units.</p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_configure_altimeter"></a>7.5. Configure Altimeter</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm484"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.5. Altimeter Configuration</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="configure-altimeter.png" width="324" alt="configure-altimeter.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>Select this button and then select an altimeter.</p><p>The first few lines of the dialog provide information about the connected device, including the product name, software version and hardware serial number. Below that are the individual configuration entries.</p><p>At the bottom of the dialog, there are four buttons:</p><div class="variablelist"><dl class="variablelist"><dt><span class="term"> @@ -442,7 +442,7 @@ have more than one flight computer in a single airframe, having all of them sound at the same frequency can be confusing. This parameter lets you adjust the base beeper frequency -value.</p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_configure_altosui"></a>7.6. Configure AltosUI</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm550"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.6. Configure AltosUI Dialog</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="configure-altosui.png" width="216" alt="configure-altosui.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This button presents a dialog so that you can +value.</p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_configure_altosui"></a>7.6. Configure AltosUI</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm554"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.6. Configure AltosUI Dialog</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="configure-altosui.png" width="216" alt="configure-altosui.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This button presents a dialog so that you can configure the AltosUI global settings.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_log_directory"></a>7.6.1. Log Directory</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI logs all telemetry data and saves all flash data to this directory. This directory is also used as the staring point @@ -476,7 +476,7 @@ EasyMini is programmed directly over USB (self programming). Please read the directions for flashing devices in -<a class="xref" href="#_updating_device_firmware" title="Appendix C. Updating Device Firmware">Appendix C, <em>Updating Device Firmware</em></a>.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_fire_igniter"></a>7.8. Fire Igniter</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm584"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.7. Fire Igniter Window</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="fire-igniter.png" width="108" alt="fire-igniter.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This activates the igniter circuits in the flight +<a class="xref" href="#_updating_device_firmware" title="Appendix C. Updating Device Firmware">Appendix C, <em>Updating Device Firmware</em></a>.</p></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_fire_igniter"></a>7.8. Fire Igniter</h2></div></div></div><div class="figure"><a id="idm588"></a><p class="title"><strong>Figure 7.7. Fire Igniter Window</strong></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="fire-igniter.png" width="108" alt="fire-igniter.png" /></div></div></div><br class="figure-break" /><p>This activates the igniter circuits in the flight computer to help test recovery systems deployment.</p><p>Selecting the <span class="emphasis"><em>Fire Igniter</em></span> button brings up the usual device selection dialog. Pick the desired @@ -642,7 +642,7 @@ during ascent and 10 samples per second during descent. Data are logged to an on-board flash memory part, which can be partitioned into -several equal-sized blocks, one for each flight.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm684"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table D.1. Data Storage on Altus Metrum altimeters</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="Data Storage on Altus Metrum altimeters" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /><col class="col_4" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Device </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Bytes per Sample </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Total Storage </th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Minutes at Full Rate</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>EasyMini</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>16</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1MB</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>10</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /><p>The on-board flash is partitioned into separate flight logs, +several equal-sized blocks, one for each flight.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm688"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table D.1. Data Storage on Altus Metrum altimeters</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="Data Storage on Altus Metrum altimeters" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /><col class="col_4" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Device </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Bytes per Sample </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Total Storage </th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Minutes at Full Rate</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>EasyMini</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>16</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1MB</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>10</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /><p>The on-board flash is partitioned into separate flight logs, each of a fixed maximum size. Increase the maximum size of each log and you reduce the number of flights that can be stored. Decrease the size and you can store more flights.</p><p>Configuration data is also stored in the flash memory on @@ -661,11 +661,13 @@ flight data, so be sure to download flight data and erase it from the flight computer before it fills up. The flight computer will still successfully control the flight even if it cannot log data, so the only thing you will lose is the data.</p></div><div class="appendix"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_altus_metrum_hardware_specifications"></a>Appendix E. Altus Metrum Hardware Specifications</h1></div></div></div><p>Here’s the full set of Altus Metrum products, both in -production and retired.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm715"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table E.1. Altus Metrum Flight Computer Electronics</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="Altus Metrum Flight Computer Electronics" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /><col class="col_4" /><col class="col_5" /><col class="col_6" /><col class="col_7" /><col class="col_8" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Device </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> Barometer </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> Z-axis accel </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> GPS </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> 3D sensors </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> Storage </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> RF Output </th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> Battery</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>EasyMini v1.0</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MS5607 30km (100k')</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1MB</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>3.7-12V</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /><p></p><div class="table"><a id="idm755"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table E.2. Altus Metrum Flight Computer Mechanical Components</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="Altus Metrum Flight Computer Mechanical Components" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /><col class="col_4" /><col class="col_5" /><col class="col_6" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Device</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Connectors</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Screw Terminals</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Width</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Length</th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Tube Size</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>EasyMini</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Debug USB Battery</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro Main pyro Battery</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>0.8 inch (2.03cm)</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1½ inch (3.81cm)</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>24mm coupler</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /></div><div class="appendix"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_release_notes"></a>Appendix F. Release Notes</h1></div></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_8_3"></a>F.1. Release Notes for Version 1.8.3</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.8.3 includes support for TeleMega version 3.0 along +production and retired.</p><div class="table"><a id="idm719"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table E.1. Altus Metrum Flight Computer Electronics</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="Altus Metrum Flight Computer Electronics" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /><col class="col_4" /><col class="col_5" /><col class="col_6" /><col class="col_7" /><col class="col_8" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Device </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> Barometer </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> Z-axis accel </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> GPS </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> 3D sensors </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> Storage </th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> RF Output </th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"> Battery</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>EasyMini v1.0</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>MS5607 30km (100k')</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1MB</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>-</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>3.7-12V</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /><p></p><div class="table"><a id="idm759"></a><p class="title"><strong>Table E.2. Altus Metrum Flight Computer Mechanical Components</strong></p><div class="table-contents"><table class="table" summary="Altus Metrum Flight Computer Mechanical Components" cellpadding="4px" style="border-collapse: collapse;border-top: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; border-left: 1px solid #78079a; border-right: 1px solid #78079a; "><colgroup><col class="col_1" /><col class="col_2" /><col class="col_3" /><col class="col_4" /><col class="col_5" /><col class="col_6" /></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Device</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Connectors</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Screw Terminals</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Width</th><th style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Length</th><th style="border-bottom: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top">Tube Size</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>EasyMini</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Debug USB Battery</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>Apogee pyro Main pyro Battery</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>0.8 inch (2.03cm)</p></td><td style="border-right: 1px solid #78079a; " align="left" valign="top"><p>1½ inch (3.81cm)</p></td><td style="" align="left" valign="top"><p>24mm coupler</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br class="table-break" /></div><div class="appendix"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h1 class="title"><a id="_release_notes"></a>Appendix F. Release Notes</h1></div></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_8_4"></a>F.1. Release Notes for Version 1.8.4</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.8.4 includes support for EasyMini version 2.0</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos"></a>F.1.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> +Support for EasyMini version 2.0 hardware. +</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_8_3"></a>F.2. Release Notes for Version 1.8.3</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.8.3 includes support for TeleMega version 3.0 along with two important flight computer fixes. This version also changes KML export data to make Tripoli Record reporting better and some updates to graph presentation and data -downloading.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos"></a>F.1.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h4 class="title"><a id="_altos_new_features"></a>AltOS New Features</h4></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> +downloading.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_2"></a>F.2.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h4 class="title"><a id="_altos_new_features"></a>AltOS New Features</h4></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Support for TeleMega version 3.0 hardware. </li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h4 class="title"><a id="_altos_bug_fixes"></a>AltOS Bug Fixes</h4></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Ground testing EasyMega and TeleMega additional pyro @@ -677,7 +679,7 @@ from capturing log data. </li><li class="listitem"> Fixed saving of pyro configuration that ended with <span class="emphasis"><em>Descending</em></span>. -</li></ul></div></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications"></a>F.1.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h4 class="title"><a id="_altosui_new_features"></a>AltosUI New Features</h4></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> +</li></ul></div></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications"></a>F.2.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h4 class="title"><a id="_altosui_new_features"></a>AltosUI New Features</h4></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Support for TeleMega version 3.0. </li><li class="listitem"> Graph lines have improved appearance to make them easier to @@ -701,18 +703,18 @@ to make it more useful for Tripoli record reporting. </li><li class="listitem"> CSV export now includes TeleMega/EasyMega pyro voltages and tilt angle. -</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_8_2"></a>F.2. Release Notes for Version 1.8.2</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.8.2 includes support for TeleGPS version 2.0 along +</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_8_2"></a>F.3. Release Notes for Version 1.8.2</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.8.2 includes support for TeleGPS version 2.0 along with accelerometer recalibration support in AltosUI.</p><p>1.8.2 also contains a couple of minor fixes for AltosUI when -analyzing saved data files.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_2"></a>F.2.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> +analyzing saved data files.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_3"></a>F.3.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Support for TeleGPS version 2.0 hardware. -</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_2"></a>F.2.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> +</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_2"></a>F.3.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Support for TeleGPS version 2.0. </li><li class="listitem"> Accelerometer re-calibration user interface. </li></ul></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS Bug Fixes</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Prevent some crashes when reading older saved flight data for graphing or KML export. -</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_8_1"></a>F.3. Release Notes for Version 1.8.1</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.8.1 includes an important bug fix for Apogee Lockout +</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_8_1"></a>F.4. Release Notes for Version 1.8.1</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.8.1 includes an important bug fix for Apogee Lockout operation in all flight computers. Anyone using this option must update firmware.</p><p>This release also contains a change in how flight computers with accelerometers deal with speeds around and above Mach @@ -722,7 +724,7 @@ disregard the barometric sensor above 330m/s (around Mach effect without ever going away entirely. This prevents early drogue deployment for flights which spend considerable time above Mach 1.</p><p>1.8.1 also contains a couple of minor fixes for AltosUI when -analyzing saved data files.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_3"></a>F.3.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS Bug Fixes</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> +analyzing saved data files.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_4"></a>F.4.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS Bug Fixes</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Handle time value wrapping in Apogee Lockout correctly. Without this, apogee lockout would sometimes prevent any drogue charge from firing. @@ -731,7 +733,7 @@ Change Kalman filter on flight computers with accelerometer to continue using the barometric sensor even at high speeds to avoid unintentional drogue deployment during deceleration. -</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_3"></a>F.3.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> +</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_3"></a>F.4.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Add new <span class="emphasis"><em>Huge</em></span> font size to make text even bigger on high resolution monitors. </li></ul></div><p>AltosUI Bug Fixes</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> @@ -740,12 +742,12 @@ for graphing or KML export. </li><li class="listitem"> Load frequency preference at startup. The loading code was broken, so you’d see only the default frequencies. -</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_8"></a>F.4. Release Notes for Version 1.8</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.8 includes support for our new TeleBT v4.0 ground +</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_8"></a>F.5. Release Notes for Version 1.8</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.8 includes support for our new TeleBT v4.0 ground station, updates for data analysis in our ground station software and bug fixes in in the flight software for all our -boards and ground station interfaces.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_4"></a>F.4.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> +boards and ground station interfaces.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_5"></a>F.5.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Add support for TeleBT v4.0 boards. -</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_4"></a>F.4.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> +</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_4"></a>F.5.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Add support for TeleBT v4.0 hardware </li><li class="listitem"> Rewrite graphing and export functions. This code now handles @@ -756,20 +758,20 @@ acceleration data more accurate. </li></ul></div><p>AltosUI Bug Fixes</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Correct axis labeling of magnetic sensor in TeleMega and EasyMega. The Y and Z axes were flipped. -</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_7"></a>F.5. Release Notes for Version 1.7</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.7 includes support for our new TeleMini v3.0 +</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_7"></a>F.6. Release Notes for Version 1.7</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.7 includes support for our new TeleMini v3.0 flight computer and bug fixes in in the flight software for all our boards -and ground station interfaces.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_5"></a>F.5.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> +and ground station interfaces.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_6"></a>F.6.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Add support for TeleMini v3.0 boards. </li></ul></div><p>AltOS Fixes</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Fix interrupt priorities on STM32L processors. Run timer interrupt at lowest priority so that device interrupts get serviced first. -</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_5"></a>F.5.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> +</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_5"></a>F.6.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI New Features</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Add support for TeleMini v3.0 hardware -</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_6_8"></a>F.6. Release Notes for Version 1.6.8</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.6.8 fixes a TeleMega and TeleMetrum v2.0 bug where +</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_6_8"></a>F.7. Release Notes for Version 1.6.8</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.6.8 fixes a TeleMega and TeleMetrum v2.0 bug where the device could stop logging data and transmitting telemetry in flight. All TeleMega v1.0, v2.0 and TeleMetrum -v2.0 users should update their flight firmware.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_6"></a>F.6.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> +v2.0 users should update their flight firmware.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_7"></a>F.7.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Fix STM32L DMA driver to work around STM32L SoC DMA priority issue t lock-up in the logging or radio code, either of which could stop data logging and telemetry. @@ -782,7 +784,7 @@ flight. </li></ul></div><p>AltOS changes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Flash LEDS on all products briefly during power up so that they can be tested during production. -</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_telegps_and_altosdroid_applications"></a>F.6.2. AltosUI, TeleGPS and AltosDroid Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> +</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_telegps_and_altosdroid_applications"></a>F.7.2. AltosUI, TeleGPS and AltosDroid Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Re-enable go/no-go entries after they’ve been disabled due to lack of data. If telemetry information is delayed when the Ui starts up, sometimes important fields would get @@ -790,20 +792,20 @@ disabled to never re-appear. </li><li class="listitem"> Deal with ground station failure better during Configure Ground Station operation by cleaning up pending operations. -</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_6_5"></a>F.7. Release Notes for Version 1.6.5</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.6.5 fixes a TeleMega and TeleMetrum v2.0 bug where +</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_6_5"></a>F.8. Release Notes for Version 1.6.5</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.6.5 fixes a TeleMega and TeleMetrum v2.0 bug where the device would often stop logging data and transmitting telemetry in flight. All TeleMega v1.0, v2.0 and TeleMetrum -v2.0 users should update their flight firmware.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_7"></a>F.7.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> +v2.0 users should update their flight firmware.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_8"></a>F.8.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Fix STM32L SPI driver to prevent lock-up in the logging or radio code, either of which could stop data logging and telemetry. Found and characterized by Chuck Haskin, who also tested the new firmware before release. -</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_telegps_and_altosdroid_applications_2"></a>F.7.2. AltosUI, TeleGPS and AltosDroid Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> +</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_telegps_and_altosdroid_applications_2"></a>F.8.2. AltosUI, TeleGPS and AltosDroid Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Deliver firmward for TeleMega v2.0 and TeleBT v3.0 with Windows package. -</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_6_4"></a>F.8. Release Notes for Version 1.6.4</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.6.4 fixes a bluetooth communication problem with +</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_6_4"></a>F.9. Release Notes for Version 1.6.4</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.6.4 fixes a bluetooth communication problem with TeleBT v1.0 devices, along with some altosui and altosdroid -minor nits. It also now ships firmware for some newer devices.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_8"></a>F.8.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> +minor nits. It also now ships firmware for some newer devices.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_9"></a>F.9.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Fix hardware flow control on TeleBT v1.0. Hardware RTS/CTS doesn’t seem to work, switch from using the hardware to driving these pins with software. @@ -811,7 +813,7 @@ driving these pins with software. Fix ARM USB drivers to deal with OS restarts. Needed to reset all USB-related state when the USB bus is reset. These fixes affect all STM32L, STM32F0 and LPC11U14 based devices. -</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_telegps_and_altosdroid_applications_3"></a>F.8.2. AltosUI, TeleGPS and AltosDroid Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI, TeleGPS and AltosDroid New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> +</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_telegps_and_altosdroid_applications_3"></a>F.9.2. AltosUI, TeleGPS and AltosDroid Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI, TeleGPS and AltosDroid New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Automatically switch from meters or feet to kilometers or miles for distance units. </li><li class="listitem"> @@ -822,17 +824,17 @@ Abort map preloading when the preload map dialog is closed. In AltosDroid, Don’t reconnect to last device if the user had disconnected it the last time the application was active. -</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_documentation"></a>F.8.3. Documentation</h3></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> +</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_documentation"></a>F.9.3. Documentation</h3></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Mention TeleMega v2.0 in hardware specs table. </li><li class="listitem"> Document TeleGPS RF output in telegps manual. -</li></ul></div></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_6_3"></a>F.9. Release Notes for Version 1.6.3</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.6.3 adds idle mode to AltosDroid and has bug fixes +</li></ul></div></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_6_3"></a>F.10. Release Notes for Version 1.6.3</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.6.3 adds idle mode to AltosDroid and has bug fixes for our host software on desktops, laptops an android devices -along with BlueTooth support for Windows.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_9"></a>F.9.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> +along with BlueTooth support for Windows.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_10"></a>F.10.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Fix hardware flow control on TeleBT v3.0. RTS/CTS is wired backwards on this board, switch from using the hardware to driving these pins with software. -</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_6"></a>F.9.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> +</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_6"></a>F.10.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Add BlueTooth support for Windows operating system. This supports connections to TeleBT over BlueTooth rather than just USB. @@ -854,7 +856,7 @@ the connected Altus Metrum USB devices appear again. </li><li class="listitem"> Fix acceleration data presented in MonitorIdle mode for TeleMetrum v2.0 flight computers. -</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosdroid"></a>F.9.3. AltosDroid</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosDroid new features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> +</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosdroid"></a>F.10.3. AltosDroid</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosDroid new features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Monitor Idle mode. Check state of flight computer while in idle mode over the radio link </li><li class="listitem"> @@ -892,12 +894,12 @@ Recover old tracker positions when restarting application. This finally allows you to safely stop and restart the application without losing the last known location of any tracker. -</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_documentation_2"></a>F.9.4. Documentation</h3></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> +</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_documentation_2"></a>F.10.4. Documentation</h3></div></div></div><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Document TeleMega and EasyMega additional pyro channel continuity audio alert pattern. -</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_6_2"></a>F.10. Release Notes for Version 1.6.2</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.6.2 includes support for our updated TeleMega v2.0 +</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="_release_notes_for_version_1_6_2"></a>F.11. Release Notes for Version 1.6.2</h2></div></div></div><p>Version 1.6.2 includes support for our updated TeleMega v2.0 product and bug fixes in in the flight software for all our boards -and ground station interfaces.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_10"></a>F.10.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> +and ground station interfaces.</p><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altos_11"></a>F.11.1. AltOS</h3></div></div></div><p>AltOS New Features:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Add support for TeleMega v2.0 boards. </li><li class="listitem"> Add PWM servo driver. There’s no higher level code using @@ -906,14 +908,14 @@ servo output connector. </li></ul></div><p>AltOS Fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Slow down telemetry packets to allow receiver to keep up. -</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_7"></a>F.10.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS Fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> +</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_altosui_and_telegps_applications_7"></a>F.11.2. AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications</h3></div></div></div><p>AltosUI and TeleGPS Fixes:</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> Fix post-flight orientation computation when processing TeleMega and EasyMega eeprom data files. </li><li class="listitem"> Capture complete eeprom data even when there are invalid entries in the data. This keeps reading eeprom contents and writing the associated .eeprom file when an error is detected. -</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_documentation_3"></a>F.10.3. Documentation</h3></div></div></div><p>We spent a bunch of time trying to improve our documentation</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> +</li></ul></div></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a id="_documentation_3"></a>F.11.3. Documentation</h3></div></div></div><p>We spent a bunch of time trying to improve our documentation</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" style="list-style-type: disc; "><li class="listitem"> HTML versions now have a table of contents on the left side. </li><li class="listitem"> EasyMini now has its own shorter manual. |