/RocketAltimeter

Arduino-based water rocket altimeter and automatic parachute deploy system.

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Rocket Altimeter

Arduino-based water rocket altimeter and automatic parachute deploy system. It detects launches and apogee fully automatically using only the BMP280 barometer, then displays flight altitude on an OLED display.

Learn more about this project in my YouTube video by clicking here.

Components list

  • Arduino Nano
  • BMP280 barometer
  • OLED display
  • Servo motor
  • Push button
  • Power switch
  • 5V boost converter
  • 3.7V Li-ion battery

Demo Rocket Front and back of the electronics bay Electrical wiring