Looking for a screw or rotary type switch. Need to access it through the airframe that is 2" thick. Give me your opinions. What have you used that worked well, and ones that did not. Thanks.
Can you all with 3d printers come up with a way those switches can "interface" with standard size (Additive Aerospace/Wildman & Missile Works) 3d printed sleds, specifically where the Schurter 110/220 switch would normally go? I'm sure I could come up with a DIY at home, but having a 3d printed option would be nice.https://www.robotshop.com/en/fingertech-40a-mini-power-switch.html
These can be ‘stacked’ if desired.
Nice sled setup. Do you have holes, thru the sled, under the StratoLogger to allow for easy airflow to the barometric sensor? And do you run zip ties over top the battery?
No detent on the FingerTech switch. The threading is extremely tight, so it takes a little force to turn the screw. I have 5 or 6 of these switches, bought at different times, and they all take a little force to turn - so they're consistent on their manufacturing. I also use the Missile Works switches with the guide & screw holder block.Is there a detent on the finger switch?
Yes Plenty of breathing Room.Nice sled setup. Do you have holes, thru the sled, under the StratoLogger to allow for easy airflow to the barometric sensor? And do you run zip ties over top the battery?
I have worked in places where the governments just about have that much control . . .Thanks Q, if the government only allowed you to have one kind, which would you choose? Dave.
If you order the FingerTech switch from the Robot Shop - be sure to order two or three Allen wrenches. They're only $1. And they have this inexpensive shipping option. I usually get my order within 8 or 9 days.Either switch I will need a long allen or screwdriver as the air frame is rather thick, 2" foam plus outer shell and an inner tube and the avbay finally.
Can you all with 3d printers come up with a way those switches can "interface" with standard size (Additive Aerospace/Wildman & Missile Works) 3d printed sleds, specifically where the Schurter 110/220 switch would normally go? I'm sure I could come up with a DIY at home, but having a 3d printed option would be nice.
Understood. I'm not referring to MW's screw switch, I'm referring to a custom interface that would mate a FingerTech 40A Mini Power Switch in the same location intended for the Schurter 110/220 switch.The Missile Works sells a 3d printed adapter piece so the screw switch can be attached in the same place the Schurter switch went on their 3d printed sleds. Note, if you use the guide that goes over the screw switch on an already built av bay, you will find that you will have to redo the holes in the bulkheads that the all-thread goes through . . . at least in the smaller diameter rockets . . . the larger diameter rockets still have enough room in the av bay that the height of the guide won’t press up against the wall of the coupler/av bay.
Is the 3D printed sled your design? I'm working with a gentleman that has some space challenges with a 54mm body tube. And is that a 300mAh 2S Lipo for the Stratologger?Yes Plenty of breathing Room.
I use black tape around the battery, Takes less Room.
(2) 6/32 althread holes for mounting and one hole on the side for hex key switch.
Best test I have so far is it's traveled at mach 2.1, work like a champ.
A second vote for the aerocon pcb switch. Bulletproof.https://aeroconsystems.com/cart/switches/pcb-screw-switch/
Have used this switch for years with 100% reliability.
Google Around. BotKits.com looks to have some.The finger switches are out of stock
What size allen wrench is needed for the FingerTech switch? Their web site doesn't specify this. Thanks!No detent on the FingerTech switch. The threading is extremely tight, so it takes a little force to turn the screw. I have 5 or 6 of these switches, bought at different times, and they all take a little force to turn - so they're consistent on their manufacturing. I also use the Missile Works switches with the guide & screw holder block.
What size allen wrench is needed for the FingerTech switch? Their web site doesn't specify this. Thanks!
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