NearSpace UltraLight

The NearSpace UltraLight is an entry level flight near space computer and the next step up from the BalloonSat flight computers. The UltraLight has been tested and is in the process of becoming a kit. The NearSpace UltraLight will be an easy to assemble project that makes starting a near space program much easier.

Features of the NearSpace UltraLight

  1. Small, 3.6 inches by 4.4 inches
  2. Operates from two battery packs to protect the mission from servo drain
  3. Four A to D channels that provide power to experiments and are capable of digitizing at either eight or ten bits of resolution
  4. GPS Port for transmitting and recording GPS data
  5. Camera Port for two cameras (just plug them in)
  6. Digital Port for three digital sensors
  7. Servo Port to control two servos
  8. Commit Pin that prevents the flight computer from collecting data until Commit Pin is pulled
  9. Built-in radio and antenna jack
  10. Antenna kit is part of the package
  11. Powered by the PICAXE-28X1
  12. Makes use of scratch pad memory for parse GPS data
  13. Easy to program in BASIC
The price for the NearSpace UltrLight (NS-Ultra) is yet to be determined.

Sample Flight Code

To program the BalloonSat Mini's PICAXE-28X1, you'll need to download the PICAXE Programmer. It's free at this link