To use the copperhead, you must insulate one side of each microclip by using a piece of tape on the jaw. Then just attach the clips to the tail of the igniter, with the insulated sides of the clips on opposite sides of the igniter. At this point, you'll have continuity and you can fire off the igniter. I recommend a 12V car battery to set these types of igniters off, as they take a bit more current.

Watch the QuickTime movie below to see how to properly install and use a copperhead igniter.

Sample video clip from the new electronic tutorial "Building Skill Level 1 Model Rockets"

If this still doesn't help or you want further information and illustrations, a good summary is located at Info Central. The URL is:
www.info-central.org/support_copperheads.shtml

Package contains 6 igniters.

Q. Which launch controller is recommended to fire off the copperhead igniters?

A. We recommend the Pratt Hobbies GO-BOX Controller.
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Q. What is Recovery Wadding, and why do I need it?

A. Click Here for more information about Recovery Wadding.

Q. Which igniters should I buy if I want to fire off black powder motors, like the Quest or Estes engines?

A. Get the Quest "Q2" ingiters. Click Here for more information.

Q. Which igniters should I buy for bigger composite propellant motors with a larger nozzle diameter (such as the Aerotech Econojets)?

A. Get the Aerotech First Fire Jr™ igniters.
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