LCX Flight Computer Specifications:

3 Outputs:

Pyro output 1 - Jumper select between Launch detect (for clusters) and Burnout detect (for staging)

Pyro output 2 - Fires at Apogee detect. Inertial Apogee is standard, and used by default. Apogee
detection based on Accelerometer data is not subject to problems with Mach transition. Apogee
detection based on Barometric data works better in cases like strap-on boosters, where tumbling may
occur.

Pyro output 3 - Can be set to fire a number of seconds after inertial apogee (ARLISS mode).

Fires at a configurable low altitude, defaults to 800'. Can be configured in range of 10 to 2550 feet or meters in
10 (foot or meter) increments.

All Outputs have optional timer with 1/8 sec resolution.

Can handle up to 4 stages.

If a timer is used on a stage output, and Apogee is detected before the timer ends, the output will be inhibited
as a safety feature.

Status Beeper shows readiness at launch, and maximum altitude upon landing, Pyro Battery level and
continuity of each output.

Altitude is Barometric based.

Barometric sensor accurate to over 70,000'

Metric or English Altitude readout and specification.

Analog to Digital converter reads accelerometer and barometric sensors to 10 bit precision.

High performance RISC processor uses proprietary techniques to calculate altitude properly. It does not rely
on linear simplifications, but follows atmospheric pressure to altitude models very closely.

High current FET driven pyro outputs are capable of delivering up to 4 amps for a full second, on the cluster /
stage output, and 5 amps one the other 2 outputs.

Available in 50g (Standard), 100g versions available, contact Apogee Components to "special order" the 100g
high acceleration edition.

Uses 2 batteries to ensure that the battery driving the pyro output does not interfere with the computer.

Low current jumper provided allowing one-battery use.

Positive retention header is standard.

Configured by default to work like the LCD. Optional USB or Serial card required to configure options. Flight
View used to configure.

About the TeleMega

Got a complex high-powered rocket project? Say, like something that is multi-stages or air-started motors, or
strap-on boosters? Then the TeleMega is something you might want to get today. Here is what it is capable of:
1. Dual-Deployment - It can be used to eject two parachutes out of the rocket at different times, which helps
minimize the drift of the rocket so you don't have so far of a walk to retrieve it.
2. GPS Tracker - If you rocket does happen to drift a long way away, the TeleMega continiously transmits the
coordinates of the rocket back to you at the launch site. So you simply walk to the last transmitted coordinates
and pick up your rocket.
3. Altimeter - The GPS cooridnates will also tell you how high your rocket flew. The barometric sensor is good
to 100K feet (MSL). The GPS is good even higher!
4. Motor Characterization - The 150-gee accelerometer will allow you to get a thrust curve of the motor in the
rocket. So if you are making experimental motors, and you need to confirm the thrust of the motor, this device
can help you get that information.
5. Tilt-Limiting Staging - One of the issues with multi-stage rockets is "what happens if the rocket veers off
course during the booster burn?" The rocket could be going horizontal, and then the second stage ignites,
sending the rocket hurtling toward spectators. This is the worst case safety situation in rocketry, and should be
avoided at all costs. With the TeleMega, it uses a 3-axis gyro and a 3-axis magnetometer to sense the
orientation of the rocket. If the rocket isn't going up, it will prevent staging. The recovery phase of the
TeleMega then takes over, and it will deploy the parachutes at the appropriate times to bring the rocket safely
to the ground.
6. Six pyro events - Dual deployment uses two of the events, which gives you four other "special events" to
play with. You can use them for staging, air starts, cluster ignition, or deployment of your payload out of the
rocket. With so many events, your rocket has a lot of capability.
7. Telemetry - All the events and the data from the six sensors are sent back to the ground on the 70cm hamband frequency.

Product Specs:

Recording altimeter for high power model rocketry

Supports dual deployment and 4 additional pyro events.
Pyro events are configurable and can be based on time and various flight events and status, including
angle from vertical (for safety in staging and air start flights).
70cm ham-band transceiver for telemetry downlink
Barometric pressure sensor good to 100k feet MSL
1-axis 105-g accelerometer for motor characterization
3-axis 16-g accelerometer for gyro calibration
3-axis 2000 deg/sec gyros
3-axis magnetic sensor
On-board, integrated GPS receiver
On-board non-volatile memory for flight data storage
USB for power, configuration, and data recovery

 Integrated support for LiPo rechargeable batteries

User choice of pyro battery configuration, can use primary LiPo or any customer-chosen separate
pyro battery up to 12 volts nominal.
3.25 x 1.25 inch board designed to fit inside 38mm airframe coupler tube

The TeleMega requires a HAM radio callsign for use in the USA. Please enter it in the box below. If you are
a customer outside the USA, this field is not required

his launch controller has these safety features:

Two-Handed operation that prevents accidental ignition of the rocket u

absolutely sure your rocket is ready to go. One hand is used to firmly
safety key in, and the other hand is used to push the launch button.

Audible warning tone when the key has been inserted into the controll
you that there is a compete circuit (and your starter has been hooked
properly), and it warns spectators that you are getting ready to launch

40-feet (12.2 m) long wires. This is the longest controller wire that we
great for larger rockets (up to G-engine size), because it allows you to
farther back when launching your rockets. According to the NAR safet
should be at least 20 feet away when launching rockets larger than a
This controller allows you to double that safety distance.

Armed display status window. When you insert the safety key, the win
changes from green to red. This lets you know that you are armed for

Automatic safety key ejection. Once you release your hands from the
the safety key automatically pops out of the controller. How many time
accidentally left the key in with your last launch controller? That make
more dangerous when you hook up your next rocket, doesn't it? You w
more safety when you're launching with smaller children, don't you?

High Visibility Graphics: Makes it easy to say while the controller is laying in the grass.

Cool flip-top cover: If you're a fan of Star-Trek, you'll look the flip-top cover. It makes you feel like you're opening up a hig
communicator. When folded down, it closes off the safety key slot, preventing you from inserting the key until someone co
opens up the device. It also keeps dirt and dust from entering the unit.

Copperhead Clip: This unit comes with a special clip that was designed to be used with the Aerotech Copperhead starter

It also comes now with alligator clips, which will work with all types of starters. This is what we recommend you use. That
you to use the controller for more types of starters, like the First-Fire Jr. starters and Quest/Estes starters, as well as the
Copperhead.