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Hello all - as the title says, I’m looking for some help to test a new altimeter. It is a small, recording altimeter - just data logging, no events. The device connects wirelessly to an iOS app to download flight data from the unit (altitude & vertical velocity) and then upload it to a web service. The web site will then log all of your flights and create zoomable/scrollable plots of the data. You can see an example here: https://flightsketch.com/flights/22/
I’m looking for a variety of test platforms, about 5 people. This is primarily geared towards low power models but I would like to see how it performs under more extreme flight profiles as well. This sensor/code will be the base (hopefully) for future, more capable versions. We have tested so far in normal av-bay layouts as well as just being tethered to the shock cord in a simple model with a couple of static ports drilled. You should be able to drop it in almost anything (18mm tube+) if you’re willing to poke a couple of holes. Same with users, we’re looking for feedback from experienced modelers that can fly it next to proven computers to compare data as well as people who have never flown electronics before.
Basic specs/requirements are:
This project is also open source - I’ll answer any questions you have but I would like to keep this thread technical so it will hopefully stay here. I will post product/store info in the vendor area when it is appropriate to do so.
Thanks for the help - this forum has been incredibly useful. The community as a whole has been inspiring, hopefully we can give a little back.
Thanks,
Russ
I’m looking for a variety of test platforms, about 5 people. This is primarily geared towards low power models but I would like to see how it performs under more extreme flight profiles as well. This sensor/code will be the base (hopefully) for future, more capable versions. We have tested so far in normal av-bay layouts as well as just being tethered to the shock cord in a simple model with a couple of static ports drilled. You should be able to drop it in almost anything (18mm tube+) if you’re willing to poke a couple of holes. Same with users, we’re looking for feedback from experienced modelers that can fly it next to proven computers to compare data as well as people who have never flown electronics before.
Basic specs/requirements are:
- 4.2g with battery installed
- 0.65” wide x 1.2” long, Fits in 18mm body tubes
- Requires iPhone 6 or newer (or a recent iPad) with iOS 11+
- Can be mounted with double sided tape in av-bay or tethered to shock cord in a vented body tube
This project is also open source - I’ll answer any questions you have but I would like to keep this thread technical so it will hopefully stay here. I will post product/store info in the vendor area when it is appropriate to do so.
Thanks for the help - this forum has been incredibly useful. The community as a whole has been inspiring, hopefully we can give a little back.
Thanks,
Russ