How To Build A Lightweight GPS Datalogger For Model Rocket Applications

Step 5 Ready For Flight

Unfortunately, I have not been able to test the GPSDL with an actual rocket launch. That will happen in the weeks to come. To run the GPSDL I shake it by hand to trip the accelerometer switch and take data from my dashboard as I drive. The GPSDL works flawlessly at this point. I will post not only real flight data but a video of its maiden flight to my website soon. I would appreciate any feedback on improvements to my source code or circuit, particularly in reducing its size or weight.

The .bsp sourcecode files are posted. You need to download the free IDE from Parallax to read them properly. They might open as a .txt file. ? I have also posted a .pdf file of this article that includes the source code.

Parts List:
Parallax BS2p 24 pin microcontroller
Parallax GPS Receiver Module
5.5g non-latching, normally-open, accelerometer switch
Female serial port
JST battery connectors x 3 pair
10 k Ohm resistor
300 mAh 7.4 Li-Po battery

Online Resources:
www.parallax.com
www.polstargps.com
www.radioshack.com
www.aeroconsystems.com
www.hobbyzone.com
www.grandideastudio.com
www.embeddedflightcontrol.weebly.com
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