First Flight Version 1.0
Date Printed: 1/26/2008
Components
Here are the major components of the G-Wiz HCX flight computer. More information on each of
these components is in the
Using your Flight Computer
chapter of the
HCX User Manual
.
•
CPU
– The RISC processor that controls the Flight Computer.
•
Mini-SD Card Socket
– Insert a Mini-SD card to record your flight data.
•
Accelerometer
– Continually measures acceleration during the flight.
•
Pressure Sensor
– Continually measures barometric pressure to calculate altitude.
•
JP1 & JP3 Safety Shunt
– Always use the safety shunt when your flight computer is
controlling pyrotechnic events.
•
JP2 Pyro Current Jumper
– Sets high or low current operation for the pyro ports.
•
JP7 Cluster/Stage Mode Jumper
–Defines when pyro port 1 is activated.
•
JP6 Communications Interface Socket
– Attach a G-Wiz Interface Card here when you
want to connect to your personal computer.
•
JP5 Breakwire Bypass Jumper
– Sets electrical connections to utilize information from
the Breakwire/Analog input.
•
Beeper
– Audibly indicates status.
•
Status LED
– Visually indicates status.
•
TB1 & TB2 Terminal Blocks
– Connect wires to the flight computer here.
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