Yes, the G1000 software will interface with predict.
I will come out with a few bits of software, for predict, gpredict, and a perl module.
Right now I can manual control the g1000 by using cat.
I do plan to release further details later, possibly get a published article.
I can tell you the cost and features.
the Goldberg-1000 will sell for about $50 a pop, mainly due to the cost of manufacturing boards
It uses a FTDI232R USB serial ship, so it shows up as a USB serial interface in Windows, Mac, And Linux with kernels 2.4 and newer I believe. It has over voltage protection on the sample pins.
It is really small, 1 inch by 1 inch and a half roughly.
If you would like to help with the computer programs that is fine, they will be under the GPL License, not sure which one yet.
Project looks really cool! I used to work with NRL and know several employees there - which code is sponsoring this? Again, congrats and let us know when she flies!
It would be great if you could tell us more about the data format that you broadcast.
We have a ground station at the university that tracks satellites and ISS. Maybe they can try to receive your data and introduce me to this topic as I have never done anything with 2m or 70cm radio.
What kind of payload will the satellite broadcast?
Bah, anyways next I will build an Ethernet version, tough I might use an ARM.
I am already working on a cube sat using arduino and a payload for a 2 mile high rocket launch.
On my agenda is also a CAN bus or I2c bus H-bridge for an electric go-cart.
Possibly an ac-relay box for Christmas lights :3
Anyways, I have a lot planned. Stay tuned!
This is great. I have been playing with arduino, and AVR's in general for a while now. I am also a licensed amateur radio operator. Go and get your license, it's a lot of fun. Keep us all posted on the details of this project, I would love to make contact with the satellite.
My bad may was my mistake
The wrong shuttle mission was my mentors type >.>
Thanks for clearing that up.
I hope to see the launch but apparently it more like... a political thing and someone like me, even tough i have a payload on the shuttle, will have a hard time getting a place to view it.
Maybe some people are interested in viewing the launch? We can watch as arduino enters space!