Fluctus Bundle

This all-in-one solution tends to combine all the features you’ll ever need, in a compact, easy-to-use and reliable package.

Fluctus is an on-board flight computer, designed for use in your rocket. It can be used to control parachute ejection, engine ignition, flight data recording, GPS tracking, and a lot of other advanced features.
Furthermore, this flight computer is completely autonomous, requiring only a power source (typically a battery) to operate.

Using its rule chaining system, Fluctus can be configured to execute a multitude of actions on actuators (pyrotechnics, servos, etc.), according to precise conditions and logics.
This communication enables the airborne module not only to send you telemetry data during the flight, but also to configure and control the flight computer remotely.

The interface for this communication is the Fluctus Control Center software (abbreviated to FCC), which can be installed on any Windows computer, and linked to the Steady ground station via USB.
A more rudimentary mobile interface called Fluctus Telemetry can also be installed on your smartphone and connected to the ground station through Bluetooth.

This package includes the following items:

• One Fluctus flight computer v1.7
• One SteadyBlue ground station v1.0
• Some accessories (screws, antenna, cables…)

Features

• Remains fully connected to the Steady ground station, you can configure, control and monitor Fluctus in all circumstances.
• Simplified and reliable flight sequencer: countdown timer, multiple air start, multi-sensor fault-tolerant apogee detection. (No altitude limits.)
• The GPS receiver enables the module to know its 3D position instantly anywhere on Earth, up to 18km above sea level.
• Two high-resolution 3-axis accelerometers, over a range of ±200G. Used for instant detection of launch, engine burnout, touchdown, and to estimate rocket speed in real time.
• Gyrometer to measure the rocket's angular speed and calculate its attitude for managing stage separation in complete safety!
• Factory-calibrated atmospheric pressure sensor, rocket altitude is determined quickly and accurately, up to 19,480m.
• A velocity lockout function enables the module to operate at speeds above Mach 1.
• Black box data recording, 50 samples per second of module data (altitude, acceleration, outputs status, GPS coordinates, and more...) for 15 minutes.
• 3 pyrotechnic programmable outputs, with continuity detection and LED indicator and 10 Amps current output.
• 4 digital outputs. They can be programmed as ON/OFF, configured to drive servo motors, or even cameras.
• 2 analog inputs available for connecting additional analog sensors. (Example: pressure transducer, temperature sensor, contact sensor, etc.).
• Operating voltages from 3.4 to 10 volts with reverse-polarity protection circuit. The power stage also features a voltmeter for continuous monitoring of battery voltage.
• On-board RGB LED and buzzer for quick visual and audible feedback of the module status. A monochrome display is soldered to the rear panel, for an easy view of miscellaneous information.
• Advanced software features, such as thrust characterization, dead reckoning, accelerometric apogee detection, RunCamTM remote control, and much more!
• Flight events managed using the RuleSystem, a chain of rules that triggers various outputs or physical actions by following threshold conditions on flight data.