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Since we've been cooped up for awhile, we've been busy on some things... details are now on the Eggtimer Rocketry web site, EggtimerRocketry.com
#1) We've added the same Auto-Arming function to the Quantum that we did for the Proton. If enabled, the Quantum will auto-arm 60 seconds after being powered on, assuming that it passes the continuity checks. This is ideal for those "switched on" installations, where you have to mess with a power switch and don't want to have to go through a second arming step (although we strongly recommend using remote arming anyway). You can disarm the Quantum by connecting to the WiFi page during the 60-second wait time (or after arming, of course). You can download the updated firmware at https://eggtimerrocketry.com/eggtimer-quantum-support/
#2) We've updated the Eggfinder Mini PC board to make it easier to build. Gone are the finicky edge-mounted GPS pads that were prone to coming loose, they've been replaced by more conventional SMT pads. We left the holes in the pads, you can still use the resistor leads to help align the GPS module. We've changed the holes for the GPS ground pads to slots, just like the TX and the LCD-GPS Module. Finally, we've spaced out the components a little better, especially the power leads. We started shipping the new version (A10) last week, the directions have been on the Eggfinder Mini support page for a few days.
#3) We've udpated the Eggtimer TRS PC board to make it a bit easier to build, and to add some functionality. We've changed the holes for the GPS ground pads to slots, just like the TX and the LCD-GPS Module. We've spaced out a few components a bit, and have extended some of the pads. Finally, we've added a header for an OpenLog datalogger, just like the Eggfinder TX... you can now save your GPS track to a microSD card if you add one. We started shipping this version about a week ago, the updated directions are now on the Eggtimer TRS support page.
As usual, thanks for all of your continuing support!
Cris Erving, Eggtimer Rocketry
#1) We've added the same Auto-Arming function to the Quantum that we did for the Proton. If enabled, the Quantum will auto-arm 60 seconds after being powered on, assuming that it passes the continuity checks. This is ideal for those "switched on" installations, where you have to mess with a power switch and don't want to have to go through a second arming step (although we strongly recommend using remote arming anyway). You can disarm the Quantum by connecting to the WiFi page during the 60-second wait time (or after arming, of course). You can download the updated firmware at https://eggtimerrocketry.com/eggtimer-quantum-support/
#2) We've updated the Eggfinder Mini PC board to make it easier to build. Gone are the finicky edge-mounted GPS pads that were prone to coming loose, they've been replaced by more conventional SMT pads. We left the holes in the pads, you can still use the resistor leads to help align the GPS module. We've changed the holes for the GPS ground pads to slots, just like the TX and the LCD-GPS Module. Finally, we've spaced out the components a little better, especially the power leads. We started shipping the new version (A10) last week, the directions have been on the Eggfinder Mini support page for a few days.
#3) We've udpated the Eggtimer TRS PC board to make it a bit easier to build, and to add some functionality. We've changed the holes for the GPS ground pads to slots, just like the TX and the LCD-GPS Module. We've spaced out a few components a bit, and have extended some of the pads. Finally, we've added a header for an OpenLog datalogger, just like the Eggfinder TX... you can now save your GPS track to a microSD card if you add one. We started shipping this version about a week ago, the updated directions are now on the Eggtimer TRS support page.
As usual, thanks for all of your continuing support!
Cris Erving, Eggtimer Rocketry