The GO Box has large battery clamps for hooking up to a standard 12-volt car battery. This supplies plenty of voltage and current to set off even the most finicky motor igniters; even on cold days.

When you are ready to launch, the safety key is plugged into the control box. A buzzer sounds to indicate that there is a complete circuit through the igniter. When the launch button is pressed, full power goes to the igniter and sets off any electrical igniter. It is about as reliable as you'll get!

The launch controller supplies electricity to the igniter that fires off the rocket engines. NEVER use a match and fuse to launch a rocket. A rocket is always ignited electrically so that you have control when a rocket takes to the air. I can't tell you the number of times that I've had to abort a launch at the last second because we heard a aircraft flying around. We had to know where the aircraft was in order to avoid a safety hazzard. You can't do that with a fuse.

The GO BOX has a large red button that you push when you are ready to launch. It allows you to scan the area for hazzards, and then when you punch it, the rocket will jump skyward.

Q. Are there other ways to power the Go-Box besides a car battery?

A. Yes. You can use two 6v lantern batteries, a 12v 2 amp hour gel cell, an 8 pack of AA cell batteries, or a jump-start battery from an auto parts store. See the Tip of the Fin in Newsletters 177 and 179 for examples of this.

Q. Can this controller fire the Quest "Q2" ingiters?

A. Yes. Click Here for more information about the Quest Q2 igniters.

Q. How does the Go-Box differ from the Aerotech Interlock Launch Controller?

A. The Aerotech Interlock controller has a lot longer wire than the Go-Box. We recommend it whenever there may be a chance that younger children may be launching rockets, because it has more safety features.

Q. Does this controller come with a launch pad ?

A. No. You'll need to purchase the launch pad seperately. We offer a couple of choices. The Aerotech Mantis Launch Pad, and the Estes Porta Pad-E.

Q. Is this controller overkill for smaller models?

A. It depends. I personally like to use a 12V car battery with all my rockets. You won't have to search around your house looking for good batteries. But the Sky Controller is a good alternative for smaller rockets where you can't drive your car right up to the launch pad. Click Here for more information.

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