I had a very bad cluster day a couple of days ago. I'd like a launch controller that can confirm that all the ignitors are connected.
NOTE: I'd like this thread to focus on confirming that all connectors are electrically connected to the controller, rather than all the many other factors involved in successful clustering. I'm aware that there are many other threads about clustering, but it's time consuming to work my way through them all.
I'm not an electrical engineer, and I don't play one on TV. According to my trusty multimeter the resistance of an Estes ignitor is just too low to be a reliable measure. (In series more ignitors would have a higher resistance, in parallel, lower.) In series, you'd be able to tell if all were connected, but generally parallel is the recommended approach.
Other than separate leads for each ignitor, does anyone have any ideas for a controller that can confirm that 2, 3, or 4 ignitors are firmly connected?
PS I built my own cluster whip and I use toothed alligator clips rather than flat (a personal preference), but it seems even when I try to be super careful I still mess up often enough to be an issue.
I'm open to any ideas, thank you.
NOTE: I'd like this thread to focus on confirming that all connectors are electrically connected to the controller, rather than all the many other factors involved in successful clustering. I'm aware that there are many other threads about clustering, but it's time consuming to work my way through them all.
I'm not an electrical engineer, and I don't play one on TV. According to my trusty multimeter the resistance of an Estes ignitor is just too low to be a reliable measure. (In series more ignitors would have a higher resistance, in parallel, lower.) In series, you'd be able to tell if all were connected, but generally parallel is the recommended approach.
Other than separate leads for each ignitor, does anyone have any ideas for a controller that can confirm that 2, 3, or 4 ignitors are firmly connected?
PS I built my own cluster whip and I use toothed alligator clips rather than flat (a personal preference), but it seems even when I try to be super careful I still mess up often enough to be an issue.
I'm open to any ideas, thank you.