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Eggtimer Rocketry is proud to introduce the Eggtimer Quasar, the replacement for the discontinued Eggtimer TRS.
On the altimeter side, it has 3 outputs: Drogue, Main, and a configurable AUX output that can act as an airstart timer or a backup Drogue or Main. Like the Eggtimer Quantum and Proton, it's WiFi enabled... all functions are remotely configured via a WiFi/browser interface (no Internet or apps needed): changing settings, arming/disarming, downloading flight data, and performing deployment tests.
On the telemetry side, it sends out GPS and altimeter telemetry (altitude, deployment status) once per second. It uses the same tried-and-true Eggfinder LCD receiver, with no firmware updates required to display the data (your LCD receiver "thinks" it's a TRS and displays the data accordingly). What it doesn't have is that annoying "pairing" process... it sends out GPS data almost as soon as your turn it on, so your LCD receiver can be set to TX/Mini device mode and skip the pairing screen. No more trying to get the timing just right to arm with your LCD receiver either... that's now done with your phone and the browser interface. It will be available in the license-free 900 MHz band, the EU/UK 869 MHz band, and the 70cm Ham band.
It's about 5 1/2" long, and can fit comfortably into a 29mm motor mount tube (yes, we've done it... the challenge is finding a battery that fits!). That was one of the issues with the TRS... it was pretty big and didn't fit well into a lot of rockets. See the picture below for a comparison picture.
The Eggtimer Quasar lists for $100, that's the same price as the TRS with the external antenna, but you're getting a lot more functionality for your money. We expect to be shipping them around the end of November... conveniently in time for the Eggtimer Holiday Sale, and yes, it will be discounted along with everything else. (Keep an eye out for the sale details...)
As usual, thanks for your continued support!
Cris Erving, Eggtimer Rocketry
On the altimeter side, it has 3 outputs: Drogue, Main, and a configurable AUX output that can act as an airstart timer or a backup Drogue or Main. Like the Eggtimer Quantum and Proton, it's WiFi enabled... all functions are remotely configured via a WiFi/browser interface (no Internet or apps needed): changing settings, arming/disarming, downloading flight data, and performing deployment tests.
On the telemetry side, it sends out GPS and altimeter telemetry (altitude, deployment status) once per second. It uses the same tried-and-true Eggfinder LCD receiver, with no firmware updates required to display the data (your LCD receiver "thinks" it's a TRS and displays the data accordingly). What it doesn't have is that annoying "pairing" process... it sends out GPS data almost as soon as your turn it on, so your LCD receiver can be set to TX/Mini device mode and skip the pairing screen. No more trying to get the timing just right to arm with your LCD receiver either... that's now done with your phone and the browser interface. It will be available in the license-free 900 MHz band, the EU/UK 869 MHz band, and the 70cm Ham band.
It's about 5 1/2" long, and can fit comfortably into a 29mm motor mount tube (yes, we've done it... the challenge is finding a battery that fits!). That was one of the issues with the TRS... it was pretty big and didn't fit well into a lot of rockets. See the picture below for a comparison picture.
The Eggtimer Quasar lists for $100, that's the same price as the TRS with the external antenna, but you're getting a lot more functionality for your money. We expect to be shipping them around the end of November... conveniently in time for the Eggtimer Holiday Sale, and yes, it will be discounted along with everything else. (Keep an eye out for the sale details...)
As usual, thanks for your continued support!
Cris Erving, Eggtimer Rocketry