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Frank Hermes - Father of the RockeTiltometerTM
Rocket Electronics LLC is pleased to announce availability of its latest product line, the RocKontroller 1TM wireless launch control system.
Having successfully supplied its RockeTiltometer and RockeTiltometer 2 for use in several complex high powered rocketry projects, Rocket Electronics is now ready to help rocketeers with another aspect the model rocket hobby.
We are pleased to be able to bring such innovative and exciting technology to the model rocketry community. Our goal with this line is to facilitate ease of use in an area of the hobby that can be particularly frustrating, particularly the higher power projects where distances from the pad to the LCO can be quite long. As with our previous products, this new wireless launch controller series incorporates high-end technology to enhance the user experience and success of model rocketry projects.
After several episodes of dragging out long sets of cables for launch control only to find them defective and in need of repair or replacement, we decided to develop a simple-to-use, but sophisticated wireless launch control system. The result is a line of products built from the bottom up and dedicated specifically to the interests of the model rocket hobby community.
The new system is single pyro channel operating at line-of-sight distances greater than 2,000' under optimal conditions between the PAD unit and the LCO unit, utilizing compact enclosures with internal antennas. A duck-type external antenna version is available offering distances up to 4,000'. The base system models use a standard 9V alkaline battery for e-match category igniters up to 2 amps, or, 3-cell 11.1 LiPo battery models are available which provide current capability up to 10 amps for the more demanding igniters.
Deliveries are available from Jack Garibaldi at What's Up Hobbies - www.WhatsUpHobbies.com, and details of the systems as well as downloadable users manuals can be found at the Rocket Electronics web site - www.RocketElectronics.com.
RocKontroller 1 Key Features:
No computer programming or connections required
Simple pushbutton operation - even to select a new operating frequency (frequency-agile, 16 channels)
High-intensity LEDs and audible tones indicate continuity status and warn of system armed condition at both units
2.4 GHz operating band allows license-free use
System constantly monitors and indicates radio communication integrity
Line-of-sight operation greater than 2,000 with internal antenna - up to 4,000 with external antenna option (optimal conditions)
16 channel radio operation assures reliable, interference-free communication
Standard 9 volt battery system delivers 2 amps
High-current igniter option using 3-cell LiPo battery delivers 10 amps
Ignition de-activates after ignition timed pulse for safety in the event the igniter fuses
PAD unit standby life (continuity LED turned on) > 4 hours
Protected against reverse polarity battery connection
Equipped with fuse for protection against shorted igniter leads
System voltage-regulator protected against shorts and thermal over-temp
Interlocking launch safety connector on LCO unit prevents launch signal when removed
15, 18-gauge ignition cable with locking connector on one end and alligator clips on igniter end for 9V systems ( Models A and C)
30, 16-gauge ignition cable with locking connector on one end and alligator clips on igniter end for 12V systems ( Models B and D)
Having successfully supplied its RockeTiltometer and RockeTiltometer 2 for use in several complex high powered rocketry projects, Rocket Electronics is now ready to help rocketeers with another aspect the model rocket hobby.
We are pleased to be able to bring such innovative and exciting technology to the model rocketry community. Our goal with this line is to facilitate ease of use in an area of the hobby that can be particularly frustrating, particularly the higher power projects where distances from the pad to the LCO can be quite long. As with our previous products, this new wireless launch controller series incorporates high-end technology to enhance the user experience and success of model rocketry projects.
After several episodes of dragging out long sets of cables for launch control only to find them defective and in need of repair or replacement, we decided to develop a simple-to-use, but sophisticated wireless launch control system. The result is a line of products built from the bottom up and dedicated specifically to the interests of the model rocket hobby community.
The new system is single pyro channel operating at line-of-sight distances greater than 2,000' under optimal conditions between the PAD unit and the LCO unit, utilizing compact enclosures with internal antennas. A duck-type external antenna version is available offering distances up to 4,000'. The base system models use a standard 9V alkaline battery for e-match category igniters up to 2 amps, or, 3-cell 11.1 LiPo battery models are available which provide current capability up to 10 amps for the more demanding igniters.
Deliveries are available from Jack Garibaldi at What's Up Hobbies - www.WhatsUpHobbies.com, and details of the systems as well as downloadable users manuals can be found at the Rocket Electronics web site - www.RocketElectronics.com.
RocKontroller 1 Key Features:
No computer programming or connections required
Simple pushbutton operation - even to select a new operating frequency (frequency-agile, 16 channels)
High-intensity LEDs and audible tones indicate continuity status and warn of system armed condition at both units
2.4 GHz operating band allows license-free use
System constantly monitors and indicates radio communication integrity
Line-of-sight operation greater than 2,000 with internal antenna - up to 4,000 with external antenna option (optimal conditions)
16 channel radio operation assures reliable, interference-free communication
Standard 9 volt battery system delivers 2 amps
High-current igniter option using 3-cell LiPo battery delivers 10 amps
Ignition de-activates after ignition timed pulse for safety in the event the igniter fuses
PAD unit standby life (continuity LED turned on) > 4 hours
Protected against reverse polarity battery connection
Equipped with fuse for protection against shorted igniter leads
System voltage-regulator protected against shorts and thermal over-temp
Interlocking launch safety connector on LCO unit prevents launch signal when removed
15, 18-gauge ignition cable with locking connector on one end and alligator clips on igniter end for 9V systems ( Models A and C)
30, 16-gauge ignition cable with locking connector on one end and alligator clips on igniter end for 12V systems ( Models B and D)
