go-rocket

README

go-rocket

Overview

Model rocket telemetry and control system. Go-rocket includes software for a base station and a package loaded into the rocket.

Rocket package

The rocket package consists of a Raspberry Pi Zero W with a GPS receiver connected via the serial port, altimeter, accelerometer and compass connected via I2C bus, a camera and ground link via a wireless serial link attached with USB (currently an XBee Pro 900 Mhz).

Ground station

The ground station consists of a Raspberry Pi Zero W with a GPS receiver connected via USB (serial port), and a wireless serial link to the rocket attached with USB (currently an XBee Pro 900 Mhz). The ground software has a basic UI for monitoring rocket and ground position and starting the camera via the wireless link.