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High Altitude Science Eagle Flight Computer - User Manual

High Altitude Science Eagle Flight Computer
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Eagle Flight Computer
Manual
Sensor
Ports
Note: on bottom
side on newer
versions
System
LED
Servo Header
Note: Obsolete on
newer versions
Push
Button
Note: Obsolete on
newer versions
Micro
SD
Power
Terminal
GPS
Receiver
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Summary

Getting Started

Attaching the Power

Procedure for connecting the power cable to the flight computer via the power terminal.

Attaching a Sensor Module

Guide on connecting sensor wire harness plugs to the keyed sensor ports.

Mounting the Micro SD

Instructions for inserting and securing the micro SD card for data saving.

Powering On

Explains how the computer powers on and the initial GPS initialization process.

Reading the System LED

GPS Receiver Interference

Guidance on mounting the flight computer to ensure clear sky view for the GPS receiver.

Using Your Flight Computer with a Tracking Device

Information on placing the flight computer near satellite trackers and cellular devices.

Choice of Batteries

Recommendation for using Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA batteries for cold temperatures.

How the Data File Works

Details on how flight data is saved to a .txt file on the micro SD card.

Analyzing Your Data

Transferring Your Data into a Microsoft Excel File

Step-by-step guide to import .txt data files into Microsoft Excel.

Basic Trouble Shooting

Troubleshooting steps for issues with the System LED not flashing correctly.

Pre-Launch Check List

High Altitude Science Eagle Flight Computer Specifications

General IconGeneral
ProcessorARM Cortex-M4
MicrocontrollerSTM32F4
Memory192KB RAM
Communication InterfacesUSB, UART, I2C, SPI
SensorsIMU, GPS, Barometer
IMUMPU9250 (9-axis: accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer)
GPSU-blox MAX-M8Q
Data LoggingMicroSD card