Jolly Logic AltimeterOne
JL-A1
Regular price $62.95/
AltimeterOne is a rechargeable digital altimeter with a clear, sunlight-readable LCD display. Its tiny size and rugged construction have helped to propel its use beyond model rockets and planes to kites, quadcopters, falconry, and other sports and activities.
DESCRIPTION
Features
- Highly accurate 19-bit barometric pressure sensor can detect altitude changes of less than one foot
- Sunlight-readable LCD display displays maximum flight altitude
- History feature stores last 100 flights
- Advanced rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery
- Recharges in less than 2 hours from any standard USB port (cable included)
- Highly accurate pressure sampling 25 times/second
- Power button turns device ON/OFF and RESETs the display between flights
- Automatically powers down to conserve power
- Handy tether point allows secure attachment, or independent streamer recovery
- Rugged ABS construction to survive crashes
- “Realtime Altitude Mode” displays current altitude in real-time
- Replaceable parts include battery, LCD, and case
Here are some of the more interesting ways in which AltimeterOne has been used:
» Tethered to the leg of a hunting falcon
» As an on-screen altitude display in RC planes
» In science projects (click here for one example)
» In world-record attempts for high altitude kite-flying
The Jolly Logic AltimeterOne DIY rocket altimeter has been approved by the National Association of Rocketry for use in rocketry competitions.
AltimeterOne User Guide
Specifications
English Units
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Metric Units
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Size |
0.57″ x 0.71″ x 1.93″
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14.5mm x 18mm x 49mm
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Weight |
0.36 ounces
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9.9 grams
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Max Altitude |
29,500 feet above sea level
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9000 meters
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Precision |
Nearest foot |
Nearest meter
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