Richard:
Not a problem, like I said, it's a personal preference. We have plenty of
customers that use the "dongle" receiver with either the USB cable or the
Bluetooth module. Lots of universities will buy a USB dongle and set up a
fixed ground station, and also buy a LCD receiver to take with them to retrieve
the rocket. If you're looking for real-time data AND you want to get the
rocket back, this is a pretty good solution.
Eggtimer Cris
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Sorry about the misunderstanding Cris. I meant using the LCD and the USB
connection to the computer running MapSphere. You don’t need it of course, but
a fun thing to do.
I haven’t had much luck using the Bluetooth module.
On Jul 6, 2021, at 8:06 PM, Cris Erving
<cris.erving@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:cris.erving@xxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
Actually, I strongly recommend using the LCD display receiver... I'm personally
not a fan of a separate connection to get your coordinates. You can add the
Bluetooth module to it if you want, it's only $6.
Eggtimer Cris
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Subject: [roc-chat] Re: GPS Telemetry
Featherweight GPS uses the 900 MHz (902-928) band and so there is no HAM
license required.
16 K’ and 2 miles with the Eggfinder is pretty good!
I have compared the Eggfinder and FW on the same flight and the FW had a lot
more tracking points. A cool thing using MapSphere with the Eggfinder is that
you can see the track real time using an aerial image layer. On the other
hand, the FW app is easy to use and has audible call-outs during the flight so
you can focus on watching your rocket, not a screen. The wireless connection
on the Eggfinder has been inconsistent so I would suggest using a USB
connection to a laptop for the Eggfinder.
Richard
On Jul 6, 2021, at 7:05 PM, John Jamieson
<jjamieson739@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:jjamieson739@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
I like the Eggtimer stuff myself. You need to solder, but it is the most
economical and it does work well for me. Have gone to 16,000 ft and 2 miles, on
recovery. I do know Bdale of Altus Metrum very well and can tell you it works
and is very well engineered. Also am acquainted with Adrian Adamson of
Featherweight and can say that that is also very well engineered. I like the
connectivity of Featherweight. and the distances that both Featherweight and
Altus Metrum transmit. I know that Altus Metrum requires a Ham license but that
is not a big deal. Not sure about a license with Featherweight.
On Tue, Jul 6, 2021 at 7:03 PM Mike Riss
<dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
Chris,
Eggtimer has a suite of products that don't require ham licensing. They will
cover any altitudes at Lucerne, and in many cases will cover most flying people
will do just about anywhere really. They do require assembly and use surface
mount components. Many people find with a little practice they can manage, and
even enjoy it. There are also people that will assemble them for you. One plus
is the manufacturer attends many launches, so you can get field support --
well, if he's not out recovering his rocket :-)
Mike
On Saturday, July 3, 2021, 02:52:48 PM PDT, Chris Feenstra
<dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
I am considering getting a GPS Telemetry system. Based on the number of entries
at the
https://rocstock.org/rocket-tracking/<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frocstock.org%2Frocket-tracking%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb364f6695c8b4f8d9be908d940fd12c0%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637612277948553797%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=p7TRk5%2BWKi%2BfSIffnwAEy%2FLOFczZIrvIEM5%2B4cLgkWg%3D&reserved=0>
page:
Model: “Votes”
Eggtimer 8
Beeline APRS 5
Featherweight Tracker 4
Telemetrum 3
BRB 900 1
Any comments and/or recommendations?
I do not have a ham radio license at this time.
Chris Feenstra
NAR #61291
Tripoli #9123
Level 2
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John Jamieson
Prefect Tripoli Colorado
TRA #04920
