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Testing commenced on October 10/28/17 with results summarized below.
Procedure
- Perform integration according to the integration checklist above.
- Run wires from outside to inside the blast chamber. Make sure that the wires are shorted on the outside of the blast chamber. On the inside, unshort the e-match leads and connect it to the wires.
- Push the piston rod all the way in.
- By conservation of momentum, the piston should not move upon ignition (in theory), but just in case, put a shop towel underneath to reduce scratching damage. Don't put the piston near anything it could fall off of.
- Only after exiting the chamber and closing the door, perform a countdown and connect the outside wires to a voltage source.
- In the event of a misfire, disconnect the battery and wait at least 60 seconds before allowing anyone to enter the chamber and approach the test article.
Results