Maybe a dumb question but would the wifi switches work in the middle of a desert, say like FAR or Spaceport? A rocketry team I work with has considered using them for activating flight computers in order to decrease the chances of a mechanical failure, namely concerns about screw switches (yes, I know they should be fairly reliable, but we are exploring more vibration-resistant options). We know magnetic switches also exist, and we have considered them, but we want to look at all our options before committing to a solution.
Anyway, I just wanted to know if anyone has had issues trying to arm flight computers with wifi switches in locations where cell service is limited, as I'm not sure if the switch itself directly connects to your phone (or whatever), or if it requires a cell tower nearby to work.
Thanks for the help!
Anyway, I just wanted to know if anyone has had issues trying to arm flight computers with wifi switches in locations where cell service is limited, as I'm not sure if the switch itself directly connects to your phone (or whatever), or if it requires a cell tower nearby to work.
Thanks for the help!