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MicroPeak altimeter issues

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Apologies if this thread exists already.
Has anyone purchased a Micropeak Altimeter from Apogee. THey are a fantastic idea at only a couple of grams in weight and perfect for records.....
I bought one but can't seem to get it to register a flight. There is now a MicroSplash... but i already spent my money.. crap. Has anyone had any success?
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Re: MicroPeak altimeter issues

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Hmm... Unfortunately I haven't tried ANY altimeters.

Have you contacted Apogee?
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Re: MicroPeak altimeter issues

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Are you launching well over 100ft? The microsplash does have a lower launch detect altitude change requirement.
I prefer the logging type so there's no need to detect launch.
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Re: MicroPeak altimeter issues

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Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that.
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Re: MicroPeak altimeter issues

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Gday, yes well over 100ft...closer to 300.
By logging type are u referring to altimeter ONE etc?
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Re: MicroPeak altimeter issues

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AltimeterOne isn't a logging altimeter. The AltimeterThree perhaps?
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Re: MicroPeak altimeter issues

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Yeah contact apogee, might be a warranty issue. I used the HK altimeter with bluetooth radio wich is now gone with a lost upperstage. Worked but not as slick as the Alt3. Now I'm using the launchpad altimeter.
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Re: MicroPeak altimeter issues

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bugwubber wrote:Yeah contact apogee, might be a warranty issue. I used the HK altimeter with bluetooth radio which is now gone with a lost upperstage. Worked but not as slick as the Alt3. Now I'm using the launchpad altimeter.
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