Estes E2 Rocket Launch Controller 2236

[jrap330]

This Launch Controller is on sale at Ebay, takes 4 C cells, 15 feet cable. I have not heard anyone on this forum mention this controller, any information, such as, years marketed /sold, ownership, usage would be appreciated and interesting read for our members.

 

[CalebJ]

Looks like a predecessor to the PSII unit with shorter wires?

 

[markschnell]

Here's One

Not sure what other years it was sold, but you can dig around a bit here on Ninfinger's site.

 

[markschnell]

Okay, dug around there myself, you know, because that site is awesome. Looks like that one was 92-96.

 

[neil_w]

Looks like a predecessor to the PSII unit with shorter wires?

Yeah, that's what I would say. Not too appealing at this point given the existence of the PSII controller, with its longer cable, more power and more versatile battery options.

 

[BEC]

Have one, don't use it. For a time a few years ago I was on a GSE collecting kick. Some of them get brought out once a year when we have a "classic" day at our club launch so we can fly classic designs off of classic GSE.

Yes, the E2 is very similar to, but not as capable as, the current PSII controller or the Command Control unit (the one that takes two 6-cell NiCd packs and lets you use one or both of them). For day-to-day flying, the PSII controller is the way to go for sure.