I just got the starter set, downloaded the AltOS for my iMac, and was able
to (eventually) configure both the teledongle and a telemini. My mobile
computer runs windows, so I downloaded and installed the AltOS and driver
for windows, rebooted, and am able to read the live data just fine. My
problem is that I cannot configure the TeleMini anymore on *either* the Mac
or the Windows machines. When I am able to get past the TeleDongle "already
in use" messages (see below), I get a popup indicating that the software is
waiting to connect to the TeleDongle. That step never completes. I thought
that the first time I got this to work the select a device dialog box
actually showed the TeleMini not the TeleDongle when I clicked the
"Configure Altimeter" button. Now I just see a TeleDongle in the list. Then
I tried a different TeleMini (fresh and never configured) and get exactly
the same results. Interesting thing is when I configure the TeleDongle I
get one quick green flash out of the device. When it is "waiting to
connect" (as just described) I get a continuous series of green and red
flashes from the TeleDongle.
Am I doing something wrong?
On a related topic, I seem to frequently get into a situation where the
software reports that the device I am trying to configure is "already in
use". The only way around this seems to be to unplug the dongle, make sure
any altimeters are off, and then plug it back in. Then I can configure the
dongle. For altimeters I need to hit the "Configure Altimeter" button
before the SW says "pad". I read about an idle mode, but that seems to not
apply to the TeleMini. I would think that pressing either configure button
should stop whatever is causing them to be in use. This could be a bit of
a pain if the rocket is out on the pad and I forgot to erase the flight log
memory.
Thanks in advance,
Joe
When I export flight data to KML, it gives me an empty file. I know there
is data there, I can graph it and export to csv. But no joy on KML. Any
ideas?
Thank you,
David
Sorry about the double post- sent the first from the wrong email account.
When I export flight data to KML, it gives me an empty file. I know there is data there, I can graph it and export to csv. But no joy on KML. Any ideas?
Thank you,
David
My students ask:
We're having problems communicating with the rocket in ranges of +300 feet even when using the yagi antenna suggest
Dennis Oubre
Robotics & Rocketry Instructor
AJ Moore Academy at University High School
Waco, Texas
Light travels faster than sound, that's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
- Anonymous
My students ask:
We're having problems communicating with the rocket in ranges of +300 feet even when using the yagi antenna suggested in the literature. Can we extend the antenna on the altimeter board and how do you suggest we do that?
Dennis Oubre
Robotics & Rocketry Instructor
AJ Moore Academy at University High School
Waco, Texas
Light travels faster than sound, that's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
- Anonymous
