Where to find a launch controller to launch H and J motors?

[delacruzi]

Hi all, I am looking to purchase a new launch controller for our rocketry team. We are looking for one that is specifically for high-powered motors (H and J), the cable needs to be at least 50ft long, and use at least a 6V battery. I am having a hard time trying to locate one, is there any places people recommend to look or how to go about ordering one? Thanks in advance.

 

[cwbullet]

Wilsonfx.com

 

[jmasterj]

You're going to need more than 50ft to safely launch HPR - the minimum setback distance is 100ft.

 

[Handeman]

The Wilson system is great. Other than that, this might be a custom/DIY system. BTW, for HPR, you need 100 ft safe distance for non-complex HPR up to J motors. Complex needs 200 ft.

 

[sghioto]

Hi all, I am looking to purchase a new launch controller for our rocketry team.

How many pads?

 

[samb]

There are very few off-the-shelf controllers for high power rockets. A newer vendor is IMPLS Launch Systems. Full disclosure: I've never seen these in person.
You'll want 12 volts, high amps, at least 100 feet. Good luck.

https://www.implslaunch.com/product-page/hpr-i-rocket-launch-controller





@delacruzi Have you considered seeking out a local club and inquiring about launch support for your team? They already have the FAA authorization you'll need to fly H and above.

 

[cwbullet]

There are very few off-the-shelf controllers for high power rockets. A newer vendor is IMPLS Launch Systems. Full disclosure: I've never seen these in person.
You'll want 12 volts, high amps, at least 100 feet. Good luck.

https://www.implslaunch.com/product-page/hpr-i-rocket-launch-controller

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Have you considered seeking out a local club and inquiring about launch support for your club? They already have the FAA authorizations you'll need to fly H and above.

This will work if you only need a the set number of pads.

 

[waltr]

There are very few off-the-shelf controllers for high power rockets. A newer vendor is IMPLS Launch Systems. Full disclosure: I've never seen these in person.
You'll want 12 volts, high amps, at least 100 feet. Good luck.

https://www.implslaunch.com/product-page/hpr-i-rocket-launch-controller

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@delacruzi Have you considered seeking out a local club and inquiring about launch support for your team? They already have the FAA authorization you'll need to fly H and above.

My local club uses the 5-pad version of this controller for the 'away' pads (E, F & G motors). Works very well.

 

[mtnmanak]

Do the admins of TRF have a way to verify these somewhat odd first posts by a user?

While this is probably a student who just doesn't know what to ask and it's cool that we all try to guide them in the right direction, it could just as easily be someone trying to figure out how to launch things at Tel Aviv... Been down range on the receiving end of those folks' creations. Not fun.

 

[TheTank]

Hi all, I am looking to purchase a new launch controller for our rocketry team. We are looking for one that is specifically for high-powered motors (H and J), the cable needs to be at least 50ft long, and use at least a 6V battery. I am having a hard time trying to locate one, is there any places people recommend to look or how to go about ordering one? Thanks in advance.

Look up a local club and launch with them like most of the student organizations do. Unless you plan on getting your own FAA waiver.

 

[Titan II]

Do the admins of TRF have a way to verify these somewhat odd first posts by a user?

While this is probably a student who just doesn't know what to ask and it's cool that we all try to guide them in the right direction, it could just as easily be someone trying to figure out how to launch things at Tel Aviv... Been down range on the receiving end of those folks' creations. Not fun.

This has to be the most absurd post in the history of this forum.

 

[mtnmanak]

This has to be the most absurd post in the history of this forum.

Nah, I have definitely posted way more absurd **** than that. I didn't even have my tinfoil hat on.

 

[TheTank]

This has to be the most absurd post in the history of this forum.

Nah, not even remotely. Just look at all the “what are you drinking…” “take a picture of your cat” etc and all the non-rocketry nonsense that gets new threads posted daily and ignored by most.

 

[kjhambrick]

If you really only need 6-volts, Aerotech has just announced their new wireless iLaunch Controller.

See Page 11.

Specs out to 150 ft range so 100 ft should work without any issues.

I want one !

-- kjh

 

[Rschub]

https://googlethatforyou.com?q=HPR Rocket launch controller

 

[MikeT]

What ever you do go wireless. Cords suck.

 

[Scott_650]

Hi all, I am looking to purchase a new launch controller for our rocketry team. We are looking for one that is specifically for high-powered motors (H and J), the cable needs to be at least 50ft long, and use at least a 6V battery. I am having a hard time trying to locate one, is there any places people recommend to look or how to go about ordering one? Thanks in advance.

http://quickburst.net/qb/launch-control-systems/

 

[SolarYellow]

I've noticed that kids these days are used to just asking Siri a question whenever they don't know something, rather than even doing the most basic "search" on their own. A LOT of the "I'm brand new here and a student and this is the advanced HPR problem that I'm trying to figure out..." questions read a lot like that. Even spending half an hour searching and reading would get most of them well on their way, but they haven't trained themselves to do that.

 

[Titan II]

I've noticed that kids these days are used to just asking Siri a question whenever they don't know something, rather than even doing the most basic "search" on their own.

The vast majority of questions on this forum that could have been answered via a search is by the adults.

 

[dmaaero]

H and J motors, poor I"s always get left out.

 

[Rschub]

"I" motors are a waste of time, you only need the H motor for level 1 and the J motor for level 2.

 

[dmaaero]

If you only fly H”s in level 1 your missing a step in the ladder.