AIM XTRA GPS flight computer

The AIM XTRA is a complete GPS flight tracking computer. Tracks up to 10km line of sight with an accuracy of approx 10m using the AIM BASE radio receiver.

The AIM XTRA 1.1 is a GPS electronic payload, incorporating a RF transmitter and additional sensors for a complete telemetry system.

The AIM XTRA makes use of an advanced Swiss engineered avionics GPS for precision airborne location tracking. GPS co-ordinates are stored onboard flash memory, as well as being transmitted to a ground base station (AIM BASE) which connects via USB to a PC, laptop or even a netbook.

Thats just the beginning... The XTRA includes a pressure sensor capable up to 45000 feet. This allows for very accurate GPS altitude readings. The GPS and pressure sensor work together to give vertical accuracy and resolution.

Also included is a 100g linear accelerometer for motor characterisation. An onboard triple axis 16g accelerometer adds resolution and accuracy vertically, while giving you extra latteral acceleration data. An onboard temperature sensor is also inlcluded.

There are 3 high current (4 amps continious) output channels available which can be configured to fire for any duration using multiple triggers (altitude, apogee, velocity).

Two input channels are included so you can sample an external sensor such as a thermocouple mounted on your motor, or even a pressure transducer located inside your motor.

All this information is relayed in realtime to your PC via the AIM BASE receiver. The AIM XTRA includes a very powerful (100mW) transmitter opperating in the 433.92 MHz band.

Best of all: it's so easy to use! The AIM XTRA is fully USB compatible. It doesn't uses translators which emulatate RS232. This really is a fully "Plug and Play" solution.

Purchased the AIM XTRA and looking for information?

Your AIM XTRA 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.

Key features (AIM XTRA 1.1)

• Kalman filtered GPS ejection!
• 100% USB connectivity - no drivers needed!
• Swiss engineered aeronautical GPS.
• 100mW 433.92MHz transmitter
• > 10km tracking range with AIM BASE receiver (LOS)!
• 100g linear accelerometer
• 16g triple axis accelerometer
• 2 MB flash memory inlcluded (enough for hours of data)
• High sample rates (> 100/s)
• Three 4 amp (continious) outputs
• Two auxiliry inputs
• Ejection settings
  • Apogee
  • Time
  • Accent altitude
  • Decent altitude
  • Peak velocity
• Small helical antenna included
• Configurable on-time for all ejection lines
• All data is stored in non-volatile flash memory.
• Free custom designed software for downloading data and changing 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.

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Screen-shots

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High quality GPS data	Analyse	Interfacing software
The AIM BASE receives high quality GPS data which can be viewed directly from within the intrefacing application or in Google Earth.	With so much data, flight analysis is easy with the AIM XTRA	The interfacing software is custom designed for the AIM BASE. It's fast, and will run comfortably on older laptops/netbooks.