ThirtyWest
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Hi folks, first post. Be patient.
I'm working on a custom launch box / supply box combo. Just a few switches (and their respective lights) on the top: System power, safety momentary pushbutton, and launch pushbutton.
I won't be doing more than maybe 4 or 5 launches at a time and wondered if 12 volts would be enough--a couple of lantern batteries in series.
The issue I'm having is finding the current draw of ignitors. It seems like a tough number to zero in on for A or B engines.
I've got some nichrome wire on order and was going to kill two birds by making my own ignitors as well as measuring the amps when firing.
Just looking for some suggestions whilst I dig through the archives here.
Oh, and lamps versus LEDs on the launch controller. There's a bit more wiring involved putting LEDs in the mix but they are much friendlier on the current used.
Thanks in advance.
I'm working on a custom launch box / supply box combo. Just a few switches (and their respective lights) on the top: System power, safety momentary pushbutton, and launch pushbutton.
I won't be doing more than maybe 4 or 5 launches at a time and wondered if 12 volts would be enough--a couple of lantern batteries in series.
The issue I'm having is finding the current draw of ignitors. It seems like a tough number to zero in on for A or B engines.
I've got some nichrome wire on order and was going to kill two birds by making my own ignitors as well as measuring the amps when firing.
Just looking for some suggestions whilst I dig through the archives here.
Oh, and lamps versus LEDs on the launch controller. There's a bit more wiring involved putting LEDs in the mix but they are much friendlier on the current used.
Thanks in advance.