[roc-chat] Re: I will bring heatshrink!
- From: "RocketDog" <rocket1dog@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 20:33:57 -0700
Sorry, I am out of town for the month. Wish I could help and fly, but won’t be
around.
From: Richard Dierking
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 4:02 PM
To: roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [roc-chat] Re: I will bring heatshrink!
Currently, we are investing time and money in maintaining the launch control
cables with consideration of how long the existing cables will last and if a
wireless system may be more efficient in the future. These cables were not
cheap, and the idea is not to jump head first into anything. For example,
because of the safe distances involved, the back row and far pads (when they
are used) have the longest cables. The cables add significantly to the weight
of the trailer and take time to deploy and connect to the control boxes. We
also seem to be loosing the expertise to maintain the cable connectors with the
pins. So, we should consider the possibility of using a wireless system for
the back and remote pads. Some of the things being discussed are things like;
Could the existing launch control panel and boxes be used in with a wireless
connection? Does the present state of technology assure that a wireless system
would be safe? How much would such a system cost? Based on this estimate,
should we budget for this future expense? So, hopefully everyone understands
what the thinking is on this matter.
Fortunately, ROC has members that have knowledge and skills that would apply to
this project and we encourage them to get involved.
Richard Dierking
On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:04 PM, Richard <rocket_hall@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi Ron there was some discussion last month on the chat regarding plastic
shell damage and why do we still need cables Richard D. wanted to wait till
trailer cleaning to see if there where any ideas regarding "future" upgrades
(sorry i was not clearer in my last post last post).
-----Original Message-----
>From: Ron McGough <rrmagoo7@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Oct 3, 2012 10:06 AM
>To: roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [roc-chat] Re: I will bring heatshrink!
>
>Ummmmm, Am I reading this correctly or am I missing something here?
>
>"I will also be prepared to discuss future of launch system too."'
>
>Ron McGough
>Ex ROC President and one of the primary builders of the ROC launch system
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Richard" <rocket_hall@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: <roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 8:42 AM
>Subject: [roc-chat] I will bring heatshrink!
>
>
>>I will be at the trailer cleaning and will bring heatshrink and other
>>electronic repair tools and supplies.
>>
>> I will also be prepared to discuss future of launch system too.
>>
>> Richard C. Hall
>> TRA 11515 AF6IH
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