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Eggtimer Rocketry is proud to announce its latest product, the Eggtimer Proton Advanced Flight Computer. With SIX output channels and a 120G accelerometer, it fits the bill for flyers that are building more complex projects, or simply would like more data than what they can get out of a baro-only altimeter. Whether you're doing simple dual deploy or want to go full Falcon 9 with multiple airstarts and servo-deployed landing legs, the Proton can do it!
Specs are:
o $70 for the kit... it's the least expensive flight computer with an accelerometer
o WiFi-enabled for all functions... programming, arming/disarming, downloading, deployment testing
o SIX outputs, all independent... no dedicated "main" or "drogue" channels
o 120G accelerometer
o Baro sensor, range -5000' to +60,000'
o Outputs are rated at 10A, up to 40V (separate output battery supported, or you can use a single battery)
o Outputs are overcurrent protected... they'll shut down to save the drivers
o Outputs are protected for overvoltage, undervoltage (about 4V, prevents sags from resetting the logic), and thermal overload
o Servo support for deployments on first three channels, with separate servo logic-level outputs
o Dual-switched outputs (like the Quantum), outputs are essentially dead until you're in flight (continuity trickle current is < 100 microamps)
o Full airstart support on all channels, with velocity@time, altitude@time, and baro:accelerometer off-axis detection, plus breakwire support
o Clustering function... multiple channels can be fired together, and can be combined so that if one isn't ready then none of them will fire
o Won't arm unless it's pointing "up" and you enter the special arming code... virtually impossible to arm accidentally
o Tons of post-flight data available for data junkies
o Size: about 31mm x 83mm, 20 grams. Fits easily into a 38mm coupler.
Availability will be mid-Nov, just in time for the World Famous Eggtimer Rocketry Holiday Sale. As such, we're going to be selling them for $55 instead of the $70 list price, starting immediately and running to the end of the sale (Nov. 26th, the Monday after Thanksgiving).
As usual, thanks for all your support!
Cris Erving, Eggtimer Rocketry
Specs are:
o $70 for the kit... it's the least expensive flight computer with an accelerometer
o WiFi-enabled for all functions... programming, arming/disarming, downloading, deployment testing
o SIX outputs, all independent... no dedicated "main" or "drogue" channels
o 120G accelerometer
o Baro sensor, range -5000' to +60,000'
o Outputs are rated at 10A, up to 40V (separate output battery supported, or you can use a single battery)
o Outputs are overcurrent protected... they'll shut down to save the drivers
o Outputs are protected for overvoltage, undervoltage (about 4V, prevents sags from resetting the logic), and thermal overload
o Servo support for deployments on first three channels, with separate servo logic-level outputs
o Dual-switched outputs (like the Quantum), outputs are essentially dead until you're in flight (continuity trickle current is < 100 microamps)
o Full airstart support on all channels, with velocity@time, altitude@time, and baro:accelerometer off-axis detection, plus breakwire support
o Clustering function... multiple channels can be fired together, and can be combined so that if one isn't ready then none of them will fire
o Won't arm unless it's pointing "up" and you enter the special arming code... virtually impossible to arm accidentally
o Tons of post-flight data available for data junkies
o Size: about 31mm x 83mm, 20 grams. Fits easily into a 38mm coupler.
Availability will be mid-Nov, just in time for the World Famous Eggtimer Rocketry Holiday Sale. As such, we're going to be selling them for $55 instead of the $70 list price, starting immediately and running to the end of the sale (Nov. 26th, the Monday after Thanksgiving).
As usual, thanks for all your support!
Cris Erving, Eggtimer Rocketry
