Version 2 of the APRS 2-Meter TrackSoar tracker has been introduced, and is available for pre-orders now. A great solution for rocketeers who not only want to track and recover their rockets, but also want to capture real-time telemetry during the flight.
I've flown the original TrackSoar on several mid-power flights, and have been really impressed with it's performance. No financial connection to the company, just a big fan. Here are the specs:
https://www.tracksoar.com/product/tracksoar-v2/
Tracksoar V2
This Product Requires An Amateur Radio License To Operate
This Product Includes a Radiometrix HX1 transmitter tuned to 144.390mhz suitable for North America
This item is currently in pre-order and will begin shipping 7/20/18
The Tracksoar V2 is a lightweight APRS tracker designed for use in weather balloons, rockets, model aircraft, and drones. It is compact at 2″ by 1.75″ by .5″ (50mm x 45mm x 13mm) (measurements are without the mounting points) and lightweight at 2 ounces (57 grams) including the supplied battery pack and two Lithium Energizer Ultimate AA batteries. The Tracksoar also includes a simple wire 2 meter halfwave dipole antenna, and additionally a footprint for a standard SMA connector to connect your own antenna. The transmit range of the Radiometrix HX1 module is line of site, with recorded distances of over 400 miles. The Tracksoar has integrated sensors for reporting temperature, pressure, humidity, and battery voltage and reporting it all back to the ground. Using the available GPIO and open source firmware you can even add your own sensors. Everything you need for tracking your flights and gathering atmospheric data, just add batteries.
here’s a list of the new features and upgrades in the Tracksoar V2:
The Tracksoar is open source and all schematic, board layout, and firmware files can be found here.
specs:
size: 2″ by 1.75″ by .5″ (50mm x 45mm x 13mm) – without mounting points
weight: 2 grams
power: 2x AA batteries (includes battery holder)
transmit: 300mW Radiometrix HX1
GPS: Ublox MAX M8Q
antenna: half wave wire dipole tune to 144mhz
connectivity: USB micro port
GPIO: 11 pins including 2 ADC
firmware: Arduino bootloader update-able via the Arduino IDE
maximum altitude: 164,000 feet
I've flown the original TrackSoar on several mid-power flights, and have been really impressed with it's performance. No financial connection to the company, just a big fan. Here are the specs:
https://www.tracksoar.com/product/tracksoar-v2/
Tracksoar V2
This Product Requires An Amateur Radio License To Operate
This Product Includes a Radiometrix HX1 transmitter tuned to 144.390mhz suitable for North America
This item is currently in pre-order and will begin shipping 7/20/18
The Tracksoar V2 is a lightweight APRS tracker designed for use in weather balloons, rockets, model aircraft, and drones. It is compact at 2″ by 1.75″ by .5″ (50mm x 45mm x 13mm) (measurements are without the mounting points) and lightweight at 2 ounces (57 grams) including the supplied battery pack and two Lithium Energizer Ultimate AA batteries. The Tracksoar also includes a simple wire 2 meter halfwave dipole antenna, and additionally a footprint for a standard SMA connector to connect your own antenna. The transmit range of the Radiometrix HX1 module is line of site, with recorded distances of over 400 miles. The Tracksoar has integrated sensors for reporting temperature, pressure, humidity, and battery voltage and reporting it all back to the ground. Using the available GPIO and open source firmware you can even add your own sensors. Everything you need for tracking your flights and gathering atmospheric data, just add batteries.
here’s a list of the new features and upgrades in the Tracksoar V2:
- USB Micro connector
- 4 layer board to improve RF performance
- Improved battery life
- GPS power backup
- Removable mounting points
- More available GPIO
- No programming shield or jumpers required
- New and improved firmware
The Tracksoar is open source and all schematic, board layout, and firmware files can be found here.
specs:
size: 2″ by 1.75″ by .5″ (50mm x 45mm x 13mm) – without mounting points
weight: 2 grams
power: 2x AA batteries (includes battery holder)
transmit: 300mW Radiometrix HX1
GPS: Ublox MAX M8Q
antenna: half wave wire dipole tune to 144mhz
connectivity: USB micro port
GPIO: 11 pins including 2 ADC
firmware: Arduino bootloader update-able via the Arduino IDE
maximum altitude: 164,000 feet