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	The Impulse fiver-M is a five (5) position launch controller ideal for Medium Power launches on your own launch rack, or individual pads. This controller is designed with larger launch leads attached via banana jacks to the controller. This makes it easy to customize the length of your launch leads to suit your setup. It also makes it easy to replace damaged leads.</p>		The Impulse fiver-M is a five (5) position launch controller ideal for Medium Power launches on your own launch rack, or individual pads. This controller is designed with larger launch leads attached via banana jacks to the controller. This makes it easy to customize the length of your launch leads to suit your setup. It also makes it easy to replace damaged leads.</p>

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			<center><strong>The fiver-M</strong></center>

			This system ships with full-sized alligator Clips and 16 Guage launch leads for higher current igniters.

			<h3>High Power Controllers</h3>
			Our High Power Controllers, HPR-III (HPR three) and HPR-V (HPR five) are driven by 40 Amp relays for large rocket ignitors. They feature 16 Guage launch leads and full-sized alligator Clips.

	<h4>The HPR-III Launch Controller</h4>		<h4>The HPR-III Launch Controller</h4>

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WikiSysop uploaded File:Fiver-M.jpg The fiver-M is designed for use with any rack or collection of pads. It is targeted at MPR (Medium Power Rockets) and features longer, heavier launch leads with full-sized alligator Clips. It may be used with extension cables up to 300 ft. in length.

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== Summary ==
The fiver-M is designed for use with any rack or collection of pads. It is targeted at MPR (Medium Power Rockets) and features longer, heavier launch leads with full-sized alligator Clips. It may be used with extension cables up to 300 ft. in length.

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			<center>The ALLert LED Strobe</center>

			ALLert is an intense flashing indicator that the launch controller is switched to ARM. It is especially useful on a launch range with multiple controllers in operation. Attached to the top of the controller with a velcro patch, it detaches and it stowed in the compartment with the Power Pack. ALLert is a durable and inexpensive option to enhance safety.

ALLert

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ALLert is an LED strobe to visually alert everyone that the controller is ARMed.

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	We offer a range of products to support your launch. We build sturdy products that offer built-in reliability, and will stand up to rugged field use. Controls are large, easy to understand and easy to operate. Continuity test for rocket hookups is available at Controller and Console. All products are optimized for quick set up and tear-down. All parts are stowed away in one neat package. No loose parts means no disappointments.		<p>We offer a range of products to support your launch. We build sturdy products that offer built-in reliability, and will stand up to rugged field use. Controls are large, easy to understand and easy to operate. Continuity test for rocket hookups is available at Controller and Console. All products are optimized for quick set up and tear-down. All parts are stowed away in one neat package. No loose parts means no disappointments.</p>

	<h4>The fiver/SPORT Bundle</h4>		<h4>The fiver/SPORT Bundle</h4>
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	<p>The SPORT Launch Rack includes five (5) 1/8" and two (2) 3/16" stainless steel launch rods, 3ft long. The launch rods and standoffs fit neatly inside the core of the rack for storage.</p>		<p>The SPORT Launch Rack includes five (5) 1/8" and two (2) 3/16" stainless steel launch rods, 3ft long. The launch rods and standoffs fit neatly inside the core of the rack for storage. Use any combination of rods. The rack is based on a sawhorse, which is the perfect elevation for young flyers. Launch leads are arranged in a guide channel across the front of the rack.</p>
	[[File:SPORT01.jpg\|center]]		[[File:SPORT01.jpg\|center]]

	<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>The SPORT Launch Rack</em></strong></p>		<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>The SPORT Launch Rack</em></strong></p>
	<p>The launch angle of the rack is adjustable up to 30 degrees. Setup and tear-down takes minutes, and can easily be handled by one person.</p>		<p>The launch angle of the rack is adjustable up to 30 degrees from vertical. Setup and tear-down takes minutes, and can easily be handled by one person.</p>

	<p>The fiver/SPORT Bundle is our best selling product. Our customers range from rocketry clubs to schools and museums who support rocketry through STEM (STEAM) education programs like summer camp, 4H, and Civil Air Patrol. Need more launch positions? You can double your fun at a discount. Buy a second system with the <strong>By2 Adaptor</strong> and switch between two (2) racks from a single console for a total of ten (10) launch positions. This has the added benefit that flyers may be loading rockets on one rack while the other is live (launching rockets).		<p>The fiver/SPORT Bundle is our best selling product. Our customers range from rocketry clubs to schools and museums who support rocketry through STEM (STEAM) education programs like summer camp, 4H, and Civil Air Patrol. Need more launch positions? You can double your fun at a discount. Buy a second system with the <strong>By2 Adaptor</strong> and switch between two (2) racks from a single console for a total of ten (10) launch positions. This has the added benefit that flyers may be loading rockets on one rack while the other is live (launching rockets).

	<p><big><strong>Safety</strong></big></p>		<p><big><strong>Safety</strong></big></p>
	<p>Impulse Launch Controllers are based on a dual-lockout design. There are ARM switches at both the Controller and the Console. When the system is ARMed it emits a loud audible alert to indicate that the system is live. Each controller includes an AUX Jack to connect an LED strobe (optional) for visual indication that the system is live. The system includes a circuit breaker to protect against short circuit conditions that could pose a risk to the Power Pack.</p>		<p>Impulse Launch Controllers are based on a dual-lockout design. There are ARM switches at both the Controller and the Console. When the system is ARMed it emits a <strong>loud audible alert</strong> to indicate that the system is live. Each controller includes an AUX Jack to connect [[ALLert]], an LED strobe (optional) for visual indication that the system is live.</p>

			<p>Our systems include the Power Pack, which is an automotive jump-starter battery with an EC-5 connector. There is no way to hook this up wrong, and there are no exposed terminals. Power Packs are good for 3-5 years of regular use, and are inexpensive to replace. The system includes a circuit breaker to protect against short circuit conditions that could pose a risk to the Power Pack.</p>

	<h4>The fiver-M</h4>		<h4>The fiver-M</h4>

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	The <strong>fiver/SPORT Bundle</strong> is our best selling launch system (shown here). It is a complete launch rack and controller setup for five rockets. It may be carried to the field and set up by a single person, in a matter of minutes. Teardown is just as easy.		The <strong>fiver/SPORT Bundle</strong> is our best selling launch system (shown here). It is a complete launch rack and controller setup for five rockets. It may be carried to the field and set up by a single person, in a matter of minutes. Teardown is just as easy.

	[[File:Fiver SPORT Bundle 001.png]]		[[File:Fiver SPORT Bundle 001.png\|center]]

	<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Your complete Launch System: The fiver/SPORT Bundle</em></strong></p>		<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Your complete Launch System: The fiver/SPORT Bundle</em></strong></p>
	<p>Everything is included from Power supply to alligator Clips. Everything you need to conduct a rocket launch. All controller components are stored in a compact reusable carton. Launch leads and extension cable wrap neatly onto the controller spool.</p>		<p>Everything is included from Power supply to alligator Clips. Everything you need to conduct a rocket launch. All controller components are stored in a compact reusable carton. Launch leads and extension cable wrap neatly onto the controller spool.</p>

			[[File:Fiver Carton.png\|center]]

	<p>The SPORT Launch Rack includes five (5) 1/8" and two (2) 3/16" stainless steel launch rods, 3ft long. The launch rods and standoffs fit neatly inside the core of the rack for storage.</p>		<p>The SPORT Launch Rack includes five (5) 1/8" and two (2) 3/16" stainless steel launch rods, 3ft long. The launch rods and standoffs fit neatly inside the core of the rack for storage.</p>
	[[File:SPORT01.jpg]]		[[File:SPORT01.jpg\|center]]

	<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>The SPORT Launch Rack</em></strong></p>		<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>The SPORT Launch Rack</em></strong></p>
	<p>The launch angle of the rack is adjustable up to 30 degrees. Setup and tear-down takes minutes, and can easily be handled by one person.</p>		<p>The launch angle of the rack is adjustable up to 30 degrees. Setup and tear-down takes minutes, and can easily be handled by one person.</p>

	<p>The fiver/SPORT Bundle is our best selling product. Our customers range from rocketry clubs to schools and museums who support rocketry through STEM (STEAM) education programs like summer camp, 4H, and Civil Air Patrol. Need more launch positions? You can double your fun at a discount. Buy a second system with the <strong>By2 Adaptor</strong> and switch between two (2) racks for a total of ten (10) launch positions. This has the added benefit that flyers may be loading rockets on one rack while the other is live (launching rockets).		<p>The fiver/SPORT Bundle is our best selling product. Our customers range from rocketry clubs to schools and museums who support rocketry through STEM (STEAM) education programs like summer camp, 4H, and Civil Air Patrol. Need more launch positions? You can double your fun at a discount. Buy a second system with the <strong>By2 Adaptor</strong> and switch between two (2) racks from a single console for a total of ten (10) launch positions. This has the added benefit that flyers may be loading rockets on one rack while the other is live (launching rockets).

	<p><big><strong>Safety</strong></big></p>		<p><big><strong>Safety</strong></big></p>

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	We offer a range of products to support your launch. We build sturdy products that offer built-in reliability, and will stand up to rugged field use. ~~Panel controls~~ are large, easy to understand and easy to operate. All products are ~~designed to be easily~~ set up, and ~~then~~ stowed away ~~with all parts included~~ in a neat package. No loose parts means no disappointments.		We offer a range of products to support your launch. We build sturdy products that offer built-in reliability, and will stand up to rugged field use. Controls are large, easy to understand and easy to operate. Continuity test for rocket hookups is available at Controller and Console. All products are optimized for quick set up and tear-down. All parts are stowed away in one neat package. No loose parts means no disappointments.

	<h4>The fiver/SPORT Bundle</h4>		<h4>The fiver/SPORT Bundle</h4>
	The <strong>fiver/SPORT Bundle</strong> is our best selling launch system (shown here). It is a complete launch rack and controller setup for five rockets. It may be carried to the field and set up by a single person, in a matter of minutes.		The <strong>fiver/SPORT Bundle</strong> is our best selling launch system (shown here). It is a complete launch rack and controller setup for five rockets. It may be carried to the field and set up by a single person, in a matter of minutes. Teardown is just as easy.

	[[File:~~FiverB01~~.~~jpg\|link=~~]]		[[File:Fiver SPORT Bundle 001.png]]

	<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>The fiver ~~Launch Controller~~</em></strong></p>		<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Your complete Launch System: The fiver/SPORT Bundle</em></strong></p>
			<p>Everything is included from Power supply to alligator Clips. Everything you need to conduct a rocket launch. All controller components are stored in a compact reusable carton. Launch leads and extension cable wrap neatly onto the controller spool.</p>

			<p>The SPORT Launch Rack includes five (5) 1/8" and two (2) 3/16" stainless steel launch rods, 3ft long. The launch rods and standoffs fit neatly inside the core of the rack for storage.</p>
	[[File:SPORT01.jpg]]		[[File:SPORT01.jpg]]

	<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>The SPORT Launch Rack</em></strong></p>		<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>The SPORT Launch Rack</em></strong></p>
			<p>The launch angle of the rack is adjustable up to 30 degrees. Setup and tear-down takes minutes, and can easily be handled by one person.</p>

			<p>The fiver/SPORT Bundle is our best selling product. Our customers range from rocketry clubs to schools and museums who support rocketry through STEM (STEAM) education programs like summer camp, 4H, and Civil Air Patrol. Need more launch positions? You can double your fun at a discount. Buy a second system with the <strong>By2 Adaptor</strong> and switch between two (2) racks for a total of ten (10) launch positions. This has the added benefit that flyers may be loading rockets on one rack while the other is live (launching rockets).

			<p><big><strong>Safety</strong></big></p>
			<p>Impulse Launch Controllers are based on a dual-lockout design. There are ARM switches at both the Controller and the Console. When the system is ARMed it emits a loud audible alert to indicate that the system is live. Each controller includes an AUX Jack to connect an LED strobe (optional) for visual indication that the system is live. The system includes a circuit breaker to protect against short circuit conditions that could pose a risk to the Power Pack.</p>

			<h4>The fiver-M</h4>
			The Impulse fiver-M is a five (5) position launch controller ideal for Medium Power launches on your own launch rack, or individual pads. This controller is designed with larger launch leads attached via banana jacks to the controller. This makes it easy to customize the length of your launch leads to suit your setup. It also makes it easy to replace damaged leads.</p>



	<h4>The HPR-III Launch Controller</h4>		<h4>The HPR-III Launch Controller</h4>

File:Fiver SPORT Bundle 001.png

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	A rocket launch controller is a switched electrical system that delivers an electric current to ignite a rocket motor. We do not light rocket motors with burning fuses (like on a bottle rocket). We use an e-match or <strong>igniter</strong>, that generates a small burst of hot gas when energized. Inserted into a rocket motor, the igniter will light the fuel inside that motor when an electrical current is applied.		A rocket launch controller is a switched electrical system that delivers an electric current to ignite a rocket motor. We do not light rocket motors with burning fuses (like on a bottle rocket). We use an e-match or <strong>igniter</strong>, that generates a small burst of hot gas when energized. Inserted into a rocket motor, the igniter will light the fuel inside that motor when an electrical current is applied.

	Rocket Launch Controllers use low voltage direct current (DC) power sources, typically 12vdc. It is desirable to locate the power source (battery) as close to the action as possible. Running launch current through a long wire reduces power due to the resistance of the wire. Our launch controllers use relays, which use a small signal from the Console to switch the large load between battery and rocket. The result of this design is a reliable system for igniting rocket motors.		Rocket Launch Controllers use low voltage direct current (DC) power sources, typically 12vdc. It is desirable to locate the power source (battery) as close to the action as possible. Running launch current through a long wire reduces power due to the resistance of the wire. Our launch controllers use relays, which use a small signal from the Console to switch the large load between battery and rocket. The result of this design is a reliable system for igniting rocket motors from a safe distance.

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