Simple timer for large rocket

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Kevin OClassen - 16 Dec 2006 09:24 GMT

I came across a timer unit some folks flying larger rockets might be able to
use :)

http://cgi.ebay.com/V-2-Rocket-Time-Switch-Clock-World-World-War-2_W0QQitemZ2900
61525730QQihZ019QQcategoryZ4078QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Kevin OClassen

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Gus - 18 Dec 2006 20:29 GMT

> I came across a timer unit some folks flying larger rockets might be able to
> use :)
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/V-2-Rocket-Time-Switch-Clock-World-World-War-2_W0QQitemZ2900
61525730QQihZ019QQcategoryZ4078QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Looks way too "new" to be WWII vintage.

But then, it's "only" $330,000

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Paul - 19 Dec 2006 01:03 GMT

>> I came across a timer unit some folks flying larger rockets might be able
>> to
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> But then, it's "only" $330,000

I'd rather trust a 12F629, with a G-Switch and a mosfet!!! less that US$15
for a fully working homebrew timer!

Paul.

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Eekamouse - 18 Dec 2006 20:52 GMT

From the auction description:

"It is known as the first object that reached the suborbit".

LOL! I thought the Chinese beat the Germans into "suborbit"
with rockets by a couple of thousand years...

p.s. to anyone who believes this is a "V-2 switch-clock", I have
some steel metal balls with Japanese writing on them, which are
actually Godzilla eggs. Be the first on your block with your very
own pet city-wrecking monster! Only $75,000 plus shipping,
void where prohibited by law.

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Simple timer for large rocket