10-15-2006, 01:12 PM
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BARCLONE Rocketry
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Mobile, Alabama
Posts: 5,357
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Originally Posted by bikegod
Concerning the Cig adapter: Don't the copperheads need only 3 amps to ignite? The adapter that I just got today is rated at 5 amps, and the outlet is fused at 10 amps. I respect your knowledge of electrical engineering, I am just trying to understand.
I more than likely will go with the garden tractor battery (14.97 at walmart vs. the 51 for motorcycle batteries). BTW, how many launches do you think I could get (single engine aerotech) off of two lantern batteries?
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One additional possibility, and this comes from my "other hobby" experience... 
Have you thought about getting one of those RC aircraft field boxes with the battery compartment? Put a rechargeable "gel-cell" battery in there for power. Use the drawers for goodies like extra igniters, knives, blades, glue, etc...
With a little extra plywood and some work, you can re-fit the fuel bottle area with other holders or drawers, maybe a place to hold the launch controller...
...Or even add a launch rod and a blast deflector, and you've got a "modern" Powr-Pad...
Never ignore the other areas of your LHS. They're a gold mine of possibilities... |