From 7fb0000174c353885d4ef068801db774950f1f17 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Bdale Garbee Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:58:42 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] add an FAQ item about e-matches --- FAQs/e-matches.mdwn | 12 ++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+) create mode 100644 FAQs/e-matches.mdwn diff --git a/FAQs/e-matches.mdwn b/FAQs/e-matches.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1d2b51e --- /dev/null +++ b/FAQs/e-matches.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +# What kind of igniters do you support with your electronics? + +Altus Metrum in-flight products are designed to work with "low current +e-matches". Most often, the ones available at reasonable prices are made +for use in the fireworks industry. Local motor vendors tend to know how to +get these and other supplies like black powder and are a good place to +start. A number of Chinese makers sell e-matches on eBay at extremely +reasonable prices, the best search to find them is "fireworks connecting +wire". + +High-current initiators like Estes igniters, holiday light bulbs, etc, are +unlikely to work. -- 2.30.2