[dave]

does anyone have any comments on the "easypryo" wireless firing system re small scale backgarden use only ? i have several hard wired and cd units, just fancied using a wireless system. this seems a very basic unit which might serve purpose

anyone got one?
dave

[Arthur Brown]

1/ be 100% certain that the unit you intend to purchase is all solid state, I've seen multiple cues fired from relay controllers.

2/ I've seen the easypyro 20 channel unit start to malfunction in light rain so something to keep them dry.

I still like wire firing, beware of turning a pyro hobby into a pyro controller hobby -seen that done too -new firing box for each show

[MFX]

dave, on Mar 9 2008, 09:04 PM, said:

does anyone have any comments on the "easypryo" wireless firing system re small scale backgarden use only ? i have several hard wired and cd units, just fancied using a wireless system. this seems a very basic unit which might serve purpose

anyone got one?
dave

Never heard of it? Have you got a link?

This post has been edited by MFX: 12 April 2008 - 10:13 PM

[MFX]

Arthur Brown, on Mar 10 2008, 08:56 PM, said:

1/ be 100% certain that the unit you intend to purchase is all solid state, I've seen multiple cues fired from relay controllers.

2/ I've seen the easypyro 20 channel unit start to malfunction in light rain so something to keep them dry.

I still like wire firing, beware of turning a pyro hobby into a pyro controller hobby -seen that done too -new firing box for each show

Er. what exactly is your reasoning behind "Solid state" over "Relays" ? Both can be equaly as safe as the can be dangerous! Transistors and Mosfets can fail short circuit (Bad) Relay contacts can weld shut (also bad). Of course decent monitoring circuitry in the firing system or other pre-show tests will identify such failures.

[Arthur Brown]

The problem is not device failure but malfunction!

I've heard of relay bounce and doubted it, til I saw it happen. Press one cue and others fire too as the relays bounce on the ground thump.

[icarus]

if you drop or bang a box with relays in it will often fire any attached igniters as the relay contacts bang together. Transistors failing s/cct on firing boxes is very rare and does not pose a danger if indicator led.s are fitted on each channel.The o/p light remain. illuminated on the defective channel as a clear warning not to use it . I have just completed a prototype add on box that doubles the number of channels available on a wired system without further cable pairs needing to be laid .It appears compatible with all commercial firing boxes. all i need now is to get it evaluated on different controllers do pm or e-mail me if you want further info protodezine@gmail.com or ccts for home built firing boxes etc

[rocky]

I just shot a barge show in the pouring rain and high winds. The unit performed flawlessly. Very pleased with it, esp the fact the waterproof box can be almost completely closed because the antenae is mounted externally on the unit

[seymour]

If only the firing system also kept the crowd dry!

[NickC]

I have two of these systems and have used them out on Pro shows when short of manual labour etc and have been used to fire both Shells and Cakes and in the wet and have not todate had any issues with them. The new boxes have a 24V supply instead of 12V for those that feel 24V is a must.