Hello everyone,
I received this update on the remote rocket motor ignition project (Launchbox) from one of our engineers, Tyler Dean:
The primary goal of this past meeting was to reorganize the inventory in order to refine the assembly process. Parts have now been categorized into boxes based on the type of component: power, general electronics, connectors/wiring, and miscellaneous. In addition, a master inventory list was created that documents the location and use of components as well as the amount remaining. This has greatly reduced the amount of time that it takes for us to find the necessary part.
Pictured: Controller circuits
We continued to work on the controller of our design. Today we focused on assembling the components for the continuity check. The continuity check will allow us to trickle a small amount of current through the leads that connect the motor to the launcher in order to determine if we have a good connection. This allows us to guarantee that we will have a successful motor ignition and will not have to waste time fiddling around with wires and safety wait times due to a loose connector. If we have a solid connection, the circuit will be complete and therefore the current trickle will also pass through and LED and a buzzer, signaling that the rocket engine was properly hooked up and is ready for launch.