Description
Chute Release is a small electronic device that holds your
rocket parachute closed
until it drops to an altitude that you choose. This is great for
windy days and small
fields when normally your rocket would drift too far while
descending under parachute.
Simply wrap the elastic around your folded parachute and snap
it into the other
side of the release, then set the altitude from 100 to 1000 feet
(30-300 meters) and
you are ready for launch.
Specifications
| Size | 54 x 31 x 10 mm (2.1 x 1.2 x 0.4 in) |
| Weight | 17.5 g (0.6 oz) |
| Minimum
Altitude |
For flights higher than 200 feet (60m) above ground level |
| Release
altitudes |
100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 1000 feet (30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 210, 240, 300 meters) |
| Rocket
requirements |
Requires the use of motor ejection, and enough space for Chute Release and parachute, at least BT-60 in some 38mm rockets. |
| Battery | Built-in rechargeable battery and USB charging cord included. |
flights which BEGIN
FLIGHT below 8000 feet above sea level (and fly to any altitude).
If your Chute
Release displays
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at startup (the 100
light and the first
battery light are
lit right at startup) and you would like to use Chute Release at
a flying field with a base
elevation higher than this, send us your Chute Release and we
will update your Chute
Release to a newer firmware version. If your version is 1.2 or
higher, you are fine to
launch at sites which are 10,000 feet above sea level.
How Does It Work?
Chute Release uses an elastic band which wraps around the
parachute and has a
pin which snaps in place on the other side of Chute Release.
Chute Release can sense
altitude using a highly accurate atmospheric pressure sensor.
When the rocket
descends to the chosen altitude, an electronic servo releases the
pin and lets the
parachute open. Chute Release is powered by a built-in
rechargeable battery that can
be recharged from any USB port (cable included).
Chute Release is constructed of incredibly strong
polycarbonate plastic to stand
up to ejection charges and impacts. The mechanicals are
constructed of precisely-
machined aircraft aluminum, Teflon coated so that they need no
lubrication.
What’s Included
- Chute Release
- USB recharging cable
- Two(2) pins (primary and spare)
- Ten(10) regular elastic bands 1-3/4 x
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- User Guide
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