Power is not an issue. Yes, I like your idea, build something into a
Pyrodex grain.
On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 11:47 PM, Dennis Yeh <dennismyeh@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
And you might be able to coat the leds in an opaque layer of propellant,
would prevent blinding people and promote better ignition
On Jan 4, 2017 11:46 PM, "Dennis Yeh" <dennismyeh@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Would a low voltage capacitor work? No light emission, and most are
vented to prevent explosion... not sure if that would give off enough heat
though
On Jan 4, 2017 11:18 PM, "srkendal" <srkendal@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I think it might be tough to get an extension cord long enough to light
my sustainer…
*From:* tccrockets-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tccrockets-bounce@free
lists.org] *On Behalf Of *James Dougherty
*Sent:* Wednesday, January 04, 2017 11:08 PM
*To:* TCC chat
*Subject:* [tccrockets] laser diode initiator
Hey folks,
tried a neat experiment tonight ... using cheap chinese 5V laser diodes
and over-driving them with 120V
will create a brilliant display of light and heat for a short period of
time. Enough to light an AP motor
(at least White Lightning)!!
My only worry about this is that it could come out of the engine before
ignition and it could cause
something disastrous like retinal damage (I used red light laser eye
shields while testing).
Very cool idea though, at $5 for 10, it's down to 50 cents a pop, but I
think it's too
dangerous for use ...
Anyhow, what do people think?
-james
