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Eggtimer Rocketry TX Board Rev B4d User Manual

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Eggfinder GPS Tracker
Users Manual
TX Board Rev B4d
RX Board Rev B4d
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Eggtimer Rocketry TX Board Rev B4d Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandEggtimer Rocketry
ModelTX Board Rev B4d
CategoryGPS
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Meet the Eggfinder GPS Tracker

Eggfinder System Components

TX and RX boards using 900 MHz band with 100 mW output power.

Eggfinder Flight Performance

Discusses range, signal loss during boost, and signal recovery.

Mounting the Eggfinder TX in a Rocket

Physical Fit and Metal Interference

Board dimensions and importance of keeping metal away from the antenna.

Antenna Mounting Screw Selection

Use nylon or plastic screws near the antenna; avoid metal screws.

Eggfinder TX Power and Operation

Battery Requirements

Minimum 200 mAH capacity recommended for 3+ hours of operation.

Powering the TX Board On and Off

Simple button press activates GPS and transmission; disconnect battery to power off.

Using Your Eggfinder System

Installing USB-Serial Drivers

Driver installation for the Prolific PL2303HX USB-Serial chip.

Serial Communication Settings

Configure 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control.

Using MapSphere for Rocket Tracking

Finding Your Rocket with Smartphone Apps

Using Motion-X for Navigation

Setting waypoints and home location within the app.

Inputting Rocket Coordinates

Manually entering latitude and longitude for the landing site.

Using External Antennas with Eggfinder

Eggfinder Specifications

Eggfinder TX Technical Details

GPS module, transmitter module, and antenna options for the TX board.

Eggfinder RX Technical Details

Receiver module and antenna options for the RX board.

Eggfinder Quick Reference Guide

TX Board: Battery & Mounting

Key tips for TX installation, battery requirements, and mounting.

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