I guess I'd like something a little more accurate, I could get 3500' on
these motors.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Falcon Wireless Tech Support - KF4HAZ"
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To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." <piclist@mit.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 3:48 PM
Subject: Re: [PIC]: altimeter


> I used to use the old fashion method.
> Measure off 300yds / meters whichever your preference,
> from the launchpad and drive a pipe into the ground just deep enough to
hold it steady.
> Use a shorter pipe to aim at the rocket as it ascends,
> when it reaches its apex hold the two pipes together to hold your place.
> Read the angle of the "aiming pipe" take the tangent of this angle and
multiply by the distance from the launchpad.
> A good slide rule, or today a good calculator, will give good readings.
>
> KF4HAZ - Lonnie
>
> ----- From: "mrgizmo" <mrgizmo@
>
> > Probly a little more complex than what I'm looking for. I just want
> > something to put in a rocket and read the data after touchdown.
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Bob J" <rocketbob@gmail.com>
> > To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." <piclist@mit.edu>
> > Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 1:24 PM
> > Subject: Re: [PIC]: altimeter
> >
> >
> > > I think this might be what you're looking for:
> > >
> > > http://www.electronic-engineering.ch/microchip/projects/alti/alti.html
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Bob
> > >
> > >
> > > On Mon, 4 Oct 2004 20:00:29 -0400, mrgizmo <mrgizmo@vianet.ca> wrote:
> > > > Any plans out there for a pic based altimeter, I can only find ready
> > built
> > > > ones?
>
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