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Stage |
Key Stage |
Subjects |
Title |
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Level 3 |
KS5 |
Engineering Diploma, BTEC, A level Systems and Control |
Design and make a system using a PIC Control System Designer to fire Estes solid fuel rocket motors |
1. Design and make a system using a PIC Control System Designer to fire Estes solid fuel rocket motors. You will need to find out what the current draw is of the Electric Match. The system must ensure the fire button is interlocked so avoiding accidental firing. Buttons and switches chosen must be of good quality. Unit4 LO.2, LO.3, LO.4 and LO.5
2. Design a suitable casing for the system to ensure dry operation and enough cable to be at least 5 metres away from the rocket motor. The casing should include suitable stand-offs for the circuit boards and a battery access panel securely fixed. Unit 2 LO.3, LO.4 and LO.
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