parameters with a Sample time of 0,1s. With different settings you can log up to several days of data.
You can choose also a trigger type – this determines when your device starts logging. There are the
following options:
•
Always on – Data logging begins once the device is initialized
•
RC trigger – When Altis Micro is connected to a receiver channel controlled by a switch on your
R/C transmitter. You will activate the logging manually by turning this channel on. Note that this
option is not available for some of the competition settings.
•
Altitude trigger – The device starts logging when the plane reaches a certain altitude. It is possible
to set your desired altitude.
Overwrite old files
lets the device to erase old files in case the memory is full.
Fig 8: Logging settings
Competition settings
(Fig 9) – There are several pre-programmed standard competitions. You can
simply choose the one you want from the Competition Type list. This choice sets the proper values of all
necessary parameters.
Of course, you can customize the parameters according to your needs. For example, you can set a motor
switch at certain altitude or at certain time.
Meaning of General competition settings parameters:
Altitude switch
– 10s measuring window starts when plane reaches preset altitude
Time switch
– 10s measuring window starts when preset timer is timed out
Altitude start
– competition starts when altitude is higher or equal to 5meters
Throttle start
– competition starts when throttle output is higher than 1200us
Throttle switch
– competition stops when throttle output goes under the 1180us
F5J FAI
/
F5J Height measurement
– will measure start altitude as defined by F5J FAI rules
F3K mode
– measure highest reached altitude on every throw, trigger altitude defining new throw is equal
or higher to 5 meters
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