New Flight Computer

This is the new flight computer we are in the process of developing. This page serves to document the current progress.

High Level Requirements

Documentation
- Complete documentation including development tool requirements and installation process.
- User’s manual showing how to utilize all hardware and software features of the system.

Single board for flight computer and beacon use
AX.25 packet capability for data transmission
On-board landing prediction based on wind data gathered during ascent
- Auto flight start detection to begin logging for prediction
Logging
- Mass storage support for easy access to flight data
- Internal and external temp sensors
- Ability to add additional sensors externally would be nice
- Log battery voltage
At least one servo driver
Ability to receive DTMF/packet commands in flight
- (clear logging, begin logging, beacon reset, GPS reset, frequency change)
Ability to configure volatile parameters via menu or file
- Call Sign
- Beacon time slotting
- Customization of the status string