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Doug,Agreed and I think you hit the nail on the head. Some might call the control user unfriendly, but really more of a steep learning curve, which when combined with minimalist bells and lights, (tho in fairness outputs & instructions…   Read more»

The only thing I can contribute it to is either (1) it never got powered up or (2) it couldn’t satisfy its requirements to continue. My understanding is if you tell it a particular configuration and it doesn’t see it,…   Read more»

chris,thats good to hear as I have more time invested in this rocket than the rest of my fleet. Wish i had bought one years ago, I’d be a lot further along in the game. May still do as I…   Read more»

All I know is that I can (almost) completely guarantee that you won’t loose your rocket John. The RRC2 will work, regardless of whether the control does or not 8)

Doug,Hmmm. Others swear by them. Odd to have a complete failure with both baro and gee launch detect. We’ll see how mine does at MHM in 2 stage mode. Hopefully better than your experience, but both stages will have…   Read more»

I really try to avoid posting negative comments but I do have to inform you that “Control” failed to work on my 2 stage rocket and all was completedly lost. This is the same rocket I flew successfull at the…   Read more»

Without referring to the issue Warren cited, the biggest bang for buck probably comes down to a choice of three altimeters, possibly four as I’m unfamiliar with the Black Sky gear. I’ve chosen these as they will all easily fit…   Read more»

Without referring to the issue Warren cited, the biggest bang for buck probably comes down to a choice of three altimeters, possibly four as I’m unfamiliar with the Black Sky gear. I’ve chosen these as they will all easily fit…   Read more»

I have a Black Sky 1010 AltAcc2C , but I haven’t used it yet. Just ground tested it according to its directions. Saving it for L3 with a MWC XRRC2 40k backup. Has anyone else used one of these?

There is a decent list of good recording altimeters, both barometric and accelerometer based. How fancy you get determines how much you spend.I have a Perfectflight MAWD – fits a 24mm tube, downloads data to the PC, dual deploy, barometric,…   Read more»

that sounds kinda neat, which units have that capability? I’ll prolly still start with the RRC2x. Seems like you can’t beat that price for a reliable first alti, but I’m a gear geek, so I’ll prolly end up with several…   Read more»

batman,a good choice, the one thing not mentioned and may be of irrelevance to you for now, the missileworks does not data log. A succesor is rumored to be in the works, but don’t hold your breath–Jim has many irons…   Read more»

Thanks again Warren!

jimamos@missileworks.com or (303) 823-9222 9AM to 5PM.Warren

Anyone know the best way to get ahold of Jim Amos?

I also use the Perfectflight MAWD, small enough to do dual deploy in a 24mm airframe, but it has problems sometimes.Warren

Being that from my preliminary investigation I was leaning towards a Missileworks RR2X, you guys input sounds great. Thanks for the responses 🙂

In my opinion the Missleworks RR2X is the best out there. This altimeter saved many rockets and survived many crashes. The crashes btw were not caused by the altimeter.I also use the G-wiz and it hasn’t failed me, but it…   Read more»

I too use Missileworks RRC2X’s for most of my workhorse dual deployment rockets – the altitude resolution isn’t as fine as some, but the reliability and accuracy are great. To club members, Jim sells them for $65 so you can…   Read more»

I use a Missile Works RRC2X. It’s a simple, reliable unit. It isn’t the smallest unit out there, and hardly the most complex, but at $90 ($72 if you buy it from Wildman at Mayhem), it is inexpensive compared to…   Read more»