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@ -37,8 +37,9 @@ are used particularly for [APRS](#aprs).
Thanks to an error in Revision C silicon we can't configure the
correct pin layout for the SERCOM used to talk to the radio. Currently
it's just being [bit-banged][bitbang] as our suppliers bought large
quantities of Revision C silicon. **TODO: Fix in future board revision??**
it's just being [bit-banged][bitbang] as both Mouser and Farnell
appear to have bought large quantities of Revision C silicon. **TODO:
Fix in future board revision??**
[armcortexm0+]: http://www.arm.com/products/processors/cortex-m/cortex-m0plus.php
[samd]: http://www.atmel.com/products/microcontrollers/arm/sam-d.aspx

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---
title: Global Positioning System
tagline: from ublox ag.
tagline: ublox MAX-M8C
linkname: gps
x: 18%
y: 60%
---
The MAX-M8C module is used for positioning. The _-M8C_ variant has a
1.65V - 3.6V supply but doesn't include a RTC crystal. The ARM Cortex
communicates over 9600 baud UART using the UBX protocol.
The module is set in flight mode (Platform Model = `AIRBOURNE
1G`). Whilst the module is capable of receiving two GNSS contellations
at once it is set to only receive GPS. This allows the receiver to be
set in power save mode (`lpMode = 1` in the `CFG RXM`
message). **TODO: Update this after experiments with advanced
powersave modes**
[HAB Supplies](http://ava.upuaut.net/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=59_64&product_id=108)
is a great supplier for this module.
**TODO: Photo**

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---
title: Radio
tagline: Si 4060
tagline: Si 4063/60
linkname: radio
x: 64.8%
y: 44.9%
---
The tracker uses the Si4063/60 transmitter from Si-Labs, although the
Si446x series of transceivers is pin-compatible. With a 1.8V - 3.6V
supply and 142 - 1050MHz frequency range this transmitter is ideal.
The Si4060 specifies a max output power of +13dBm, and the Si4063
specifies +20dBm. Thus far we have used the Si4063 on a reduced power
setting to give +6dBm of output power as measured by a signal
analyser. **TODO: More testing to bring the output power up to the
+10dBm limit.**
[jekyll]: http://jekyllrb.com
[jekyll-gh]: https://github.com/jekyll/jekyll
[jekyll-help]: https://github.com/jekyll/jekyll-help
For FSK modes (RTTY, Contestia) the radio is set in CW mode and the
`MODEM_FREQ_OFFSET` parameter is used to set the tone. The 16.369MHz
clock from the TCXO gives a frequency resolution of 7.8053 Hz in this
case.
For AFSK (APRS) the radio is set in 2GFSK mode and the
`MODEM_FREQ_DEV` parameter is used to set the FM deviation. GPIO1 is
then used in direct mode as a modulation input. The radio applies a
gaussian filter to this square wave which results in an acceptable
spectrum. See this [ipython notebook] for more details on how the
`MODEM_TX_NCO_MODE` parameters are chosen et cetera. (The internal
filter is a 17-tap FIR filter that is by default configured as
gaussian.)
[ipython notebook]: https://github.com/bristol-seds/pico-tracker/blob/master/sim/si_fir_filter/si_fir_filter.ipynb

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---
To program and debug the [ARM Cortex](#armcortex) we use a
[Blackmagic Probe][bmp].
[Blackmagic Probe][bmp]. The probe and its source are GPL-licensed and
available in [the github repository][bmp-github].
The probe and its source are GPL-licensed and available in
[the github repository][bmp-github].
You can build you own or [buy one online][bmp].
You can build your own or [buy one online][bmp].
![bmp-image]

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@ -5,3 +5,10 @@ linkname: gpsantenna
x: 7%
y: 33%
---
A 1/4 wave piece of
[guitar wire](http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ernie-Ball-Custom-Gauge-Guitar-Single-Strings-Electric-or-Acoustic-Pack-6-13-/360959212478
) is used for the GPS antenna. This has vertical
polarisation which means it will be 3dB down compared to a right-hand
circularly polarised antenna. However the antenna has such a clear
view of the sky that this isn't an issue. **TODO: Good picture**

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@ -5,3 +5,12 @@ linkname: telemetryantenna
x: 84%
y: 42.5%
---
The telemetry antenna is a 1/4 wave ground plane antenna that is tuned
to 434 MHz. It's built from
[guitar wire](http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ernie-Ball-Custom-Gauge-Guitar-Single-Strings-Electric-or-Acoustic-Pack-6-13-/360959212478)
with little bits of kapton tape on the end.
**TODO How does this perform on 2 meters for APRS?**
**TODO: Photo**

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y: 25%
---
Windowed Hardware Watchdog because yolobtfdsusesif
**you only live once but total failure due to sporadic unexpected
software errors still isn't fun
Windowed Hardware Watchdog

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y: 55%
---
5th order Chebyshev yolo
5th order Chebyshev

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---
title: Geofence
tagline:
linkname: geofence
software: true
x: 70%
y: 46%
---
The tracker uses geofences to decide which frequencies to operate on
etc. APRS transmissions essentially follow this [map] and this [list]
with exceptions for areas where airboune operation is not permitted.
See this [ipython notebook] used to automatically generate the C
header files used for geofencing.
[map]: http://aprsisce.wdfiles.com/local--files/doc:frequencies/APRSVHFworldmap.png
[list]: http://aprsisce.wikidot.com/doc:frequencies
[ipython notebook]: https://github.com/bristol-seds/pico-tracker/blob/master/sim/geofence/geofence.ipynb
**TODO: Actually test this**

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@ -13,7 +13,6 @@ scroll: true
<a href="#{{ post.linkname }}" title="{{ post.title }}">
{% if post.software %}
<div class="ch-item software"><div class="ch-pad"></div></div>
{% else %}
<div class="ch-item hardware"><div class="ch-pad"></div></div>
{% endif %}
@ -41,7 +40,7 @@ scroll: true
</p>
<article class="post-content">
{% for post in site.posts %}
{% for post in site.posts reversed %}
<hr/>