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Thanks for not naming names to start out the thread and giving the vendor a chance to make it right before any public comments as to who it is. Many could learn from this approach to an issue.

I have to make a change in plans due it a family situation. I will have a sale during the Holidays, but it will be after the upcoming week. Sorry if anyone planned on this.More information in a separate post.

Who makes the Easy Mega?

moving to 1515 buttons will depend on a few things. Weight is the biggest factor. I normally use 1515 buttons when my rockets get around 15-20 pounds, but another consideration is most of the clubs I launch with have longer 1515 rails than 1010. If I'm launching a rocket that need another foot...

Depends on how you setup your wireless. With the right encryption level, you are not going to get in without knowing the key...at least in a reasonable amount of time. Using an old style WEP key would be stupid and ultra easy to hack. I can get into a WEP system in about 2 minutes or less. Using...

As time goes on, I think you will see fewer rods at club launches in the future. Yeah, I'm a bit biased, but with the new Mini and Micro buttons, it will lessen the need for rods. They'll never totally go away, but for most model rockets, these will meet your needs. Judging by sales, they are...

I work in IT, specifically LAN and WAN. I can tell you from looking through log file of devices connected to the Internet, you're not doing yourself any favors by not using a router. Most likely you are already using one without knowing it though. If you are getting internet through a cable...

Rail-Buttons.com will be having a sale during the holiday season. Actually 2 sales! I will have one sale that will include many of the popular products at a discounted rate from November 24th through December 14th, There will also be a "Black Friday" sale that will have a few items at even...

Thus why I bought a toughbook. They are designed with harsh conditions in mind. I launch in corn and bean fields and it's amazing how much dust there is out there. It will be delivered on Tuesday and i will post some review about it.

I saw this thread the other night and have been wanting to get a cheap Toughbook for launches and found this on Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/311093314110?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT I ordered on and will make a VM of XP before installing Windows 7 on it...

There are two new size rail buttons now in addition to the 1010 and 1515 buttons. Mini buttons are about 1/3 the size of a 1010 button and micro buttons are even smaller than that. The mini buttons are designed to use the 80/20 20mm rail and are suited for rockets in the mid-power range (E-G)...

What he said!:wink:

yes.

Makerbeam will be coming out with 1500mm rails in July.

I agree with Tim. How far will the ebay go into the booster. I would put the top button just below that. It may not pass RSO with the buttons in the taped position, depending on who the RSO is at the time.

Sounds a little close together to me. Because of the tailcone, your bottom button has to be up farther than most rockets, but I would mount the top button up a little higher if you can. Any pics?

Many thanks to Greg and John for the testing they have already done on the microbuttons. Being able to test on a day where wind would have really been a factor on a rod added to the validity of the test. To address one of the concerns, I've looked into having the spacer part of the buttons...

Yep, that one was WAY too close for comfort. Glad it missed you Eric! BTW, need to send you a few pics of the first rocket you flew Saturday.

The same thing happened for the EZI-65 drag race at ThunderStruck. It was a I280DM motor. 4 rockets in the race and 3 were fine (I was one of the lucky ones), but one shot up through the rocket and went flying towards the flight line. Fortunately no one was hurt.

It's good stuff Maynard!