Joker050608
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Where should I put the sample hole for a Baro altimeter that is sealed in the nose? I don't have the slightest idea and need answers fast. Please help.
Where should I put the sample hole for a Baro altimeter that is sealed in the nose? I don't have the slightest idea and need answers fast. Please help.
In the nose cone shoulder. Drill hole(s) through the body tube and shoulder. Make sure you have enough friction to keep the nose from turning and closing off the holes during flight.
What size nosecone and what altimeter?
It's a 3" loc oglive. With an RRC2+ and might use a stratologger for redundancy. The length is a little over 12".
I have a "NightBow" style night rocket with a 4" nosecone 16" long. Has an altimeter, several batteries and lighting in the nosecone. Many successful flights. I drilled three 7/32" holes about an inch below the shoulder for static ports and used three 2/56" shear pins. The N/C alone weighs 1 lb. 6 oz. and I estimated the volume. If you do drill through the shoulder, I recommend using shear pins to prevent it from moving.
Buckeye, have you already tried it?
I'm wondering if speed and air deflection can alter the altimeter's readings.
If someone tried it, please let us know your experiences.
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