SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING IGNITION AND LAUNCHES
Systems, methods, and devices for transmitting and controlling ignition output of a controller having a power source, a programmable interface, a wireless transmission module, and an ignition output unit are disclosed.
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2 . A system for providing signals and controlling ignition output for a launch controller comprising:
an electronic controller comprising:
a power source providing power to a printed circuit board and circuitry;
the printed circuit board having an ignition output, a programming interface, and wireless module, the printed circuit board providing electrical connection between the ignition output, programming interface, and wireless module;
a personal electronic device capable of establishing a wireless connection between the personal electronic device and the electronic controller for sending signals to and receiving signals from the electronic controller.
3 . A system of claim 2 , the electronic controller having one or more of:
an RBG LED,
a reset button,
a power switch,
an arm/disarm switch
a multi-purpose button, and
a buzzer.
4 . A system of claim 2 , the electronic controller being wirelessly connected to the personal electronic device via a Bluetooth® connection or WiFi or other wireless connection.
5 . A system of claim 2 , the electronic controller capable of connecting to the personal electronic device and maintaining a connection while the electronic controller one of the following states:
idle state;
countdown state; and
ignition state.
6 . A system of claim 2 , the electronic controller further comprising, at least one of:
an over-current protection circuit,
a continuity detection circuit, and
a minimum voltage circuit.
7 . A system of claim 2 , the electronic controller being powered by one of:
alkaline or lithium AA batteries;
alkaline or lithium 9V batteries;
a rechargeable battery pack providing between 4V and 15V.
8 . A system of claim 2 , the electronic controller having a top side and a bottom side, the top side having the electrical components and circuitry, the bottom side having a battery holder mounted to it.
9 . A system of claim 8 , the electronic controller and battery holder being enclosed in a case, enclosure, or housing.
10 . A system of claim 2 , the electronic controller further having ignition leads.
11 . A system of claim 2 , the personal electronic device having a touch screen and user interface for providing input to send signals to and receive signals from the electronic controller.
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19 . An electronic wirelessly configurable and connectable launch controller device for providing ignition output comprising:
a power source providing power to a printed circuit board and circuitry;
the printed circuit board having an ignition output, a programming interface, and wireless module, the printed circuit board providing electrical connection between the ignition output, programming interface, and wireless module; and
one or more of:
an RBG LED,
a reset button,
a power switch,
an arm/disarm switch;
a multi-purpose button, and
a buzzer.
20 . A device of claim 19 , the electronic controller being capable of wirelessly connecting to a personal electronic device via one or more of a Bluetooth® connection or WiFi or other wireless connection.
21 . A device of claim 19 , the device being operable and capable of communication in one or more of the following states:
idle state;
countdown state;
ignition state; and
short-circuit state.
22 . A device of claim 19 , the device further comprising, at least one of:
an over-current protection circuit,
a continuity detection circuit, and/or
a minimum voltage circuit.
23 . A device of claim 19 , the power source comprising one of:
alkaline or lithium AA batteries;
alkaline or lithium 9V batteries;
a rechargeable battery pack providing between 4V and 15V.
24 . A device of claim 19 , the device having a top side and a bottom side, the top side having the electrical components and circuitry, the bottom side having a battery holder mounted to it.
25 . A device of claim 24 , the device and battery holder being mounted in and protected by a case, enclosure, or housing.
26 . A device of claim 19 , the device further having ignition leads capable of connecting to starter leads.
27 . A device of claim 19 , the device being configured to receive and send signals to a personal electronic device.
28 . A system for providing signals and controlling ignition output for one or more launch controllers comprising:
one or more electronic controllers, each electronic controller comprising:
a power source providing power to a printed circuit board and circuitry;
the printed circuit board having an ignition output, a programming interface, and a wireless module, the printed circuit board providing electrical connection between the ignition output, programming interface, and wireless module;
a personal electronic device capable of establishing a wireless connection between the personal electronic device and the one or more electronic controllers for sending signals to and receiving signals from the one or more electronic controllers.
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