Great!
Looking forward to seeing some data... I got one the day it came out, can't wait to launch it.Flew the RTOM3 today. Data to follow (in a few days).
Jim
So, here's a flight video and a graph of the data from the flight. It was a two-stage flight, L1000 to K160. Went to 18,300 feet, with the sustainer burn not visible due to a cloud (naturally). It looks like ignition was inhibited from about 0.7 to 1.2 seconds into the flight due to excess motion. You can see that motion in the video. The calculated values for tilt rate in the graph also suggest that there was excess motion occurring. I would say that the RTOM3 did exactly what it was supposed to do.Looking forward to seeing some data... I got one the day it came out, can't wait to launch it.
Yeah, I think it's just arcing over.Any idea why there was so much tilt starting at t+26? Was that right before apogee?
Hi Dave...That all said, the ROTM3 was easy to retrofit into the AV bay, simple to arm on the pad (I used connect and tuck) and performed flawlessly.
If you're going to use more than one output on the Proton to light those motors (i.e. using the Cluster option), send me an email. ([email protected]). You'll want to do a little trick with the wiring from the RTOM3 so that it only affects those outputs (assuming that you're using the other outputs for deployments).Just put in an order for an ROTM3. Looking forward to pairing it up with a Proton for airstarts on a 4 x 75mm cluster.
If you're going to use more than one output on the Proton to light those motors (i.e. using the Cluster option), send me an email. ([email protected]). You'll want to do a little trick with the wiring from the RTOM3 so that it only affects those outputs (assuming that you're using the other outputs for deployments).
NOTE: THE SALE HAS BEEN EXTENDED INTO THE SUMMER!!
Rocket Electronics is pleased to announce our first ever Spring Easter Special Sale!
$54.50 for the RTOM3 and $19.50 for the Logger option if ordered with the RTOM3...
You may see longer than usual turnaround on your order shipment date!
Hi Andrew - yeah, the logger can be very helpful in a lot of aspects of this crazy hobby that is so full of twists and turns! Keep in mind that the RTOM3, unlike the EasyTimer, does not generate an ignition output, just interrupts one (elegantly !)...best regards, and thanks for the order (should go out today), FrankThe ignitor didn't light. I'm not sure what happened or where the fault occurred. The only thing I'm certain about is that I have no data from the EasyTimer to assist me in troubleshooting the ignitor failure.
Really looking forward to getting your unit so I can attempt to learn from my mistakes based off actual data when compared to the divining rod process I'm currently using.
Cheers Frank. I've got a few Ravens so I expect I'll be good. And I noticed you've already dispatched the unit. Thank you!Hi Andrew - yeah, the logger can be very helpful in a lot of aspects of this crazy hobby that is so full of twists and turns! Keep in mind that the RTOM3, unlike the EasyTimer, does not generate an ignition output, just interrupts one (elegantly !)...best regards, and thanks for the order (should go out today), Frank
In one instance, the MCU, normally a sub-$10 part was/is still going for a minimum of >$200, if you can actually find...not EOL in that case, but supply-chain issue...in the case of the gyros - EOL...new one requires total config redo and with current level of sales, not worth the investment to do RTOM4...sorry all around...
Would it be possible to open source the firmware for people who want to tinker in other platforms?In one instance, the MCU, normally a sub-$10 part was/is still going for a minimum of >$200, if you can actually find...not EOL in that case, but supply-chain issue...in the case of the gyros - EOL...new one requires total config redo and with current level of sales, not worth the investment to do RTOM4...sorry all around...
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