AIM USB Rocket Altimeter

The AIM USB provides flight recording and recovery in one, and is used in model rocketry and other novel applications. No data kit is required - just connect directly with USB!

Purchased the AIM USB and looking for information?

Your AIM USB altimeter includes the ability to have its onboard software (firmware) upgraded by the user from his or her PC. Your altimeter includes the latest firmware available when shipped.

Because software changes can lead to different behaviour, we have to make sure you get the correct manual corrosponding to the firmware loaded onto your device.
We have included everything nescesary for you to get started in a convenient "package".

A list of downloads is availble on the left menu.

Features (AIM USB 2.0)

• Only 25mm in width and 80mm in length! Minimum diameter projects are easier to do!
• You can use any power source from 6v to 14v, including small batteries like a 12V A23.
• Maximum altitude in excess of 45000ft MSL.
• Record an unlimited number of flights totaling just over 60 minutess Unlimited flight recording.
• Beep-out of the altitude on recovery.
• Ejection events are recorded - very useful for debugging!
• Device firmware updates can be done by the user. No need to send it back to the supplier.
• Continuity checking on all lines on power-up.
• Battery voltage and free memory pre-flight checks.
• Ejection settings
  • Apogee
  • Time
  • Accent altitude
  • Decent altitude
  • Peak velocity
• Configurable delays for all ejection lines
• Configurable on-time for all ejection lines
• All data is stored in non-volatile flash memory.
• Free custom designed software for downloading data and chaning settings.
• No data kit required - connect directly to the altimeter with a mini-USB cable (not included).

Firmware and software upgrades

Please download the latest "package" for your device on the left. If you dont know your "bootloader" version, just select the latest version and the software will tell you if you have an older bootloader.

Upload and comapre!

Upload your flight profiles to the site where you will be able to compare your flights to others!

Screen-shots from the interfacing software (v 2.00)

Click on the images to enlarge them.

Settings	Download	Flight
The AIM USB has many settings which can all be modified using software.	This image shows the download screen, where data can be downloaded, viewed and saved from.	Here you can see the data downloaded from the altimeter. Velocity is calculated based on the slope of the altitude graph. You can also see when the ejection lines were activated (red and blue bars).