AV Bay Please Post Pictures

Please post pictures of your AV Bay wired up. I'm particularly looking for those of you who go switchless and use Missile Works altimeters.

Thank you


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Here ya go.... Click on "49" Mounting electronics on sled & go from there.

https://www.rocketryforum.com/showt...-quot-Stock-quot-3IN-DARKSTAR-CJ-Step-By-Step

Last couple of pics show switch wire coming out bottom of sled where it's led to vent hole when installed.

This build is a sticky in high power. If you look through it after the sled building... there are pic's of how twist & tape is done from start to finish. Just read index for where they are

Blackjack,

Great thread, good info

BUT

The reason I asked specifically about a MW RRC2 is that unlike the altimeters shown in your thread the RRC2 does not have terminals for a switch, both altimeters in the build you directed me to do.

I realize I can introduce a terminal block on my sled and proceed like you have shown, BUT

My desire is to not add a terminal block, I'm trying to go overtly KISS.

I believe to do what I am planning on, I will have to use one lead from my battery, the positive lead according to MW, this lead will actually become part of my twist pair, meaning I will likely be cutting and stripping this wire multiple times meaning I will have to replace my battery cap over time, and this will be stranded wire versus solid wire which is my preference for the twist

I have seen what I am trying to accomplish done, but just can't remember how to get there, terminal blocks are always my out but I really don't want the extra connections.

Help please!


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Lowpuller said:

Please post pictures of your AV Bay wired up. I'm particularly looking for those of you who go switchless and use Missile Works altimeters.

Thank you


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Sorry but I didn't see anything about an RRC2 in the question.

Lowpuller said:

Blackjack,

Great thread, good info

BUT

The reason I asked specifically about a MW RRC2 is that unlike the altimeters shown in your thread the RRC2 does not have terminals for a switch, both altimeters in the build you directed me to do.

I realize I can introduce a terminal block on my sled and proceed like you have shown, BUT

My desire is to not add a terminal block, I'm trying to go overtly KISS.

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Unfortunately I know of no other way of doing this correctly without adding a T-block.

Never the less,I have a sled for my V-2/RRC2, I can post pics of,with wire diagram should you wish.

Other than using the + side of battery clip, which will result in constant replacement over time as you state, the T-block is the simplest solution I could think of.

I cut off the twisted end of my wire/switch every time. The solid strand wire needs replaced every 4-5 uses and the T/B fits the need for me. Maybe some one else will show up with another solution.....

blackjack2564 said:

Other than using the + side of battery clip, which will result in constant replacement over time as you state, the T-block is the simplest solution I could think of.

I cut off the twisted end of my wire/switch every time. The solid strand wire needs replaced every 4-5 uses and the T/B fits the need for me. Maybe some one else will show up with another solution.....

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If you tin your leads with solder you would never have to do this.

Come see me at freedom launch. I can show you my solution to avoid terminal blocks.

I know how to avoid them, but when you replace the switch wire you have to cut into the + from battery ..... over time it gets shorter. Even if you tin it, you still have to re-solder every replacement.

So what's the secret?

You are correct. I actually use a very small two terminal soldered to a wiring harness.