Delta Whiskey Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 .....looking to record the the height of a model only, not live but recorded to an SD card for example. I say height only, but if it did speed and a date stamp, that would be a bonus....any know / recommended products folks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 DW I know you didn't want it live, but this is what The glider boys use Bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Richards Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Eagle Tree do one and lots more besides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Whiskey Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 Thanks both, the The glider boys use option as far as I can do has no logging features so not what I was after, and the Eagle Tree option I maybe able to use, but it's not clear from my brief look how you actually connect it to you pc for analysing the data? Anyone tried it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 There is a device called a "How High" and another Called "How Fast" You can also buy a reader to go with them. They work very well. The How Fast can even take a series of reading which down loads to a tiny hand held reader, all via codes from an LED. I forget who I bought them from now, somehwere up in Cumbria. I am sure someone can rember who and put in a link to them Or they should come up on Google. I had a model up at 2243 feet this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Whiskey Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 Thanks Peter, really.... & if so.....Blimey how did u manage to see it! + does it take into account sea level ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jez Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 BRC Hobbies try this dw i have both and the small display too which makes using them a lot easier cheers jezEdited By Phil Wood - Moderator on 08/11/2009 20:29:55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 A Friend was flying it and he dare not take his eyes off it. He could only see the fuselage as it was dark, the Model was 56" span and had yellow wings. Dark colours would be better. No, it works from where you are each time you switch the radio on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Whiskey Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 Just found this one too uses mini sd card, I've just sent email re prices, will update all... http://www.rc-electronics.org/rc_altimeter_3_pro.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Whiskey Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 oooh rc-electronics are expensive.... Altimeter #2 Basic £68.00RC Altimeter #2 Pro £94.00RC T1000 £85.00RC Altimeter #3 Pro £130.00RC T2000 £120.00RC GPS Module £75.00RC Free Flight DT Timer £15.00USB A Cable to Mini 5 pin £ 4.95 (Most people will already have a suitable connecting cable as it is commonly used for digital cameras)Post & Packing - 1st ClassRecorded Delivery UK £ 2.36 Also found these, from China, might do the job at a lot cheaper ! http://www.chinavasion.com/product_info.php/pName/gps-receiver-data-logger-photo-tagger-keychain-edition/ and this..... http://www.chinavasion.com/product_info.php/pName/gps-receiver-location-finder-data-logger-photo-tagger/ the data logger feature, looks just like the Job !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Whiskey Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Just got this email ....might try one! On your request, we our pleased to inform you that the item Altimeter Microsensor V3 is now in stock. Please use the link below to view item.http://www.rc-log.co.uk/index.php?target=products&product_id=56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don9f Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Hi I have a CASIO wristwatch that has an altimeter and thermometer built in, obviously small enough to be carried by just about any model. It can be zeroed at any altitude and can record the max value reached in flight. My personal record with a 4m span Graupner Discus (a few years ago now) was 2850 feet above the Lincs Wolds. Don't know if that watch is still available but I still have it after about 20 years and it still works fine. Maybe theres something similar today? Cheers DonEdited By Don McNab on 18/01/2010 15:17:13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Irvine Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 A GPS logger may be able to do what you want. Alex http://www.hamradio.co.uk/acatalog/Gadgets.html#a3755 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 The GPS logger mentioned in the previous post may not actually measure altitude. I have a similar route-tracking device by Garmin, which assumes that you have 'your feet on the ground' so assumes OS map altitudes. Best to ask the question before committing to buy. If you do find out, let us all know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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