Clip Whip

[Localx]

Can anybody recommend a manufacture of clip whips? I remember seeing a site from Florida that made them. I think it was on this site but I can no longer find the link.
Thanks Again

 

[Darian Rachal]

Give ARC a try.www.advancedrocketry.com

 

[rabidsheeep]

cant remember who but somones always in chat advertising his

i made mine for about 8 bucks... just went down to radio shack and picked up some 20 gauge wire and some copper alligator clips

i didn't solder mine, but i twisted them tight enough for them to stay put very well

btw i made ones for 3 and 2 clusters

you also can have alotta wire left over which is always handy

 

[brianc]

Originally posted by LocalX
I remember seeing a site from Florida that made them. I think it was on this site but I can no longer find the link.

I think you want DBM Rocketry (dbarrm on TRF).

https://www.dmbrocketry.com/

 

[eugenefl]

Not to take anything away from the vendors, but if you're into do-it-yourself projects you should check out the <a href="https://www.info-central.org/support_clipwhip.shtml">clip-whip</a> article at <a href="https://www.info-central.org/support_clipwhip.shtml">Info Central</a>.

I made mine with the materials suggested in this article. For a more professional look and for color matching (as if red/black wires weren't enough), you could add heat shrink where the wire is soldered to the flat alligator clip.

Or, save yourself the trouble and order from a vendor on TRF.

 

[rocketsonly]

Underdogrockets also make some. www.underdogrockets.com

 

[joepolicy]

You can send a PM to karatekicker271, he made a pile of custom clip whips for me and they are superb in every way. Very reasonably priced, especially considering the customization I had him do for me.

 

[rabidsheeep]

is there any advantage to soldering the wires on? will it affect it at all?

 

[Dbarrm]

In the testing I did with soldering vs. crimp the soldered cables kept the same Ohm reading after each use. The crimped ones started getting higher ohm readings after each launch. I think this was due to the oxidation from the hot gases as the motor lights.

Dan

 

[Karl]

Originally posted by brianc
I think you want DBM Rocketry (dbarrm on TRF).

https://www.dmbrocketry.com/

Yep , I highley recomend Dbarrm's cluster - cables! You will not be dissapointed!
Karl

 

[DynaSoar]

Originally posted by LocalX
Can anybody recommend a manufacture of clip whips?

Thrustline Aero ("flying_silverad"). He supplies stuff at CATO launches.