BT-55 KIT # Ebay Parts List P/N Description Qty. Fits diameter rockets (33mm or BT-55)

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1 KIT #10543 BT-55 Ebay Parts List P/N Description Qty mm Ebay Laser-cut Sheet AC-33 (single) mm Coupler with hole AT-33mm/2 with hole (for Ebay) Weld Nut for Rail Button x 3/8 Thumb Screw x 5/16 Fillister Slot Machine Screw mm Ebay Instructions Clear Plastic Bag 6x Simple Switch with 4 wires Kevlar Shock Cord 36 1 Booklet P/N Fits diameter rockets (33mm or BT-55) Colorado Springs, CO Made in the USA

2 Detailed Parts Sheet/Checklist Parts Included Switch Battery P/N P/N P/N P/N F1 Part (red tube coupler with hole) F2 Part (red tube coupler without hole) G Part (1 white tube with hole) H Part (1 metal weld nut) P/N A-E Parts (1 plywood sheet) P/N P/N P/N P/N I Part (1 metal thumb screw) J Parts (4 small plastic screws) K Part (electronic switch) L Part (36 of Kevlar shock cord) Parts Not Included Altus Metrum EasyMini PerfectFlite StratoLoggerCF P/N P/N M Parts (compatible altimeter options) P/N or O Part (Li-Po battery) P/N P Parts (2 igniters) *We recommend the Quest Q2G2 Igniters P/N Q Part (1/8th inch quick release) *optional and available for purchase from Apogee Tools Needed P/N Tap and Screw Kit *available for purchase from Apogee Thick Super Glue Wood Glue Sand Paper Small Screwdriver Set Tape Latex Glove TYPE FFFF Black Powder *Available at a gun store Marker 7 of String

3 Apogee EBAY-55 Assembly Instructions Tube Assembly 1. Insert Red Tube Coupler F1 into White Tube Coupler G. Align the holes on both tubes first, then use wood glue to glue them together and let dry. 2. Insert the remaining Red Tube Coupler F2 into the opposite end and glue into place and let dry. Set aside the completed tube for now. *Optional You can write E2 on the coupler with the hole and on the edge of the sled itself. This will serve as a helpful reference during assembly process. Sled Assembly 3. Mark the wood parts with a pencil (except the sled E for now) using the example image to the right. *They are already etched on the plywood sheet but marking the shapes themselves with a pencil will serve as a helpful reference during the assembly process. 4. Remove the sled Shape E, the 2 disks B1 & B2 and Shape C from the plywood sheet. Leave the other pieces in for now. Remove the small excess pieces inside the slots & holes with a pencil or screwdriver. 5. Gently sand both sides of the sled and test fit one of the B disks on each end. The disk should slide on and off easily on both ends when completed. Now mark the ends of the sled with a pencil as E1 & E2. Use the image example in Step Sand the sides of Shape C and then place it into the slot on the sled. Make sure the wider end sticks up from the side of the sled that shows the Apogee logo imprint. Once securely in place, dab a small amount of wood glue on the joining pieces along the non- Apogee side and let dry. A2 Shape (larger disk) Make sure its the side with the hole closest to the end E1 side E1 A2 A1 Shape (smaller disk) Sand surfaces first Step 1 E Shape A1 Switch B2 Battery B1 E2 side E2 E2 Step 2 C Shape D Shapes B1 Shape (smaller disk) B2 Shape (larger disk) Step 3 Top Side of Sled Step 6 7. Insert metal Weld Nut H into Shape C with male end facing outwards towards Apogee logo imprint. Use thick super glue to secure it into place. *Be careful not to get super glue in the threads. Also, you can center the weld nut by placing the A1 piece on the end while gluing the them into place. Step 7 Page 3

4 Sled Assembly Continued Place the smaller of the disks, B1 on the E2 end of the sled and slide it up until it stops. Now apply a small amount of wood glue to the outside surface of the B1 disk. Then take your larger disk B2 and quickly slide it up against B1 (Use the image on the right for reference). Immediately wipe off any glue that oozes out of the pieces on the outside of the disks. Now apply a fillet of wood glue to where the sled meets the disks and let dry. Apply the wood glue here before pressing the disks together Step 8 9. For the opposite side of the sled: Remove the disk Shapes A1 & A2 from the wood kit and remove the excess pieces inside them with a screwdriver or pencil. Place the smaller disk A1 on the E1 side of the sled first. Then place the larger disk A2 on after it. Dab a small amount of wood glue between the 2 disk and then press them together. DO NOT GLUE THESE DISK TO THE SLED. Once they begin to dry make sure to pull the disks off the end of the sled and set aside for now. *Wipe off any excess glue that oozes out along the outside edges. Press both disks onto the edge of the sled and remove after they are together Step 9 Step Temporarily insert the assembled sled into the Completed Tube (From Step 1 & 2) and rotate the coupler to align your switch hole with the sled. Then, mark the side/edge of the sled through the hole. 11. Remove the sled from the completed tube and then align the switch button with the mark you made in the prior step and super glue it to the sled with thick super glue. *Be very careful not to glue the switch button itself or the inside of the switch. This may permanently damage the switch from working properly. *You may need shorten the wire lengths by cutting and re-stripping the ends. 12. Take your Altimeter N and align it with the corresponding holes on the Sled E. The PerfectFlite StratoLogger CF altimeter will align with the holes spaced farther apart and the Altus Metrum EasyMini altimeter with the holes that are closer together. Marker line PerfectFlite StratoLoggerCF Step 11 Altus Metrum EasyMini Step 12 Page 4

5 Sled Assembly Continued Once your corresponding holes are determined, carefully remove the laser cut holes on the sled with a small screwdriver or pencil. Feel free to rub a small amount of wood glue in the remaining holes that won t be used to seal them. 14. Use your tap and drill kit to hand thread the open holes for your altimeter placement. 15. Remove 4 of the wooden washers Part D from the plywood sheet. The remainder can be saved and used later if needed. They are provided as extras. *Refer to the Step 3 Image on Page 3 for help locating these. 16. Carefully place the 4 small wooden washers over the corresponding holes. Then slowly place the altimeter on top of your wooden washers. Step 13 Step 14 Side View Altimeter Switch Wooden Washers Top View Step Use your screwdriver to insert the small plastic screws Part J into the corner holes on the top of the altimeter and into the threaded holes in the sled assembly. You may need to carefully adjust the washer placement as they can slide around while you insert the screws. NOTE: The screws will not extend of out the bottom side of the sled Screw Placement Switch Connection Step Attach the switch wiring to the altimeter (per your altimeter instructions). 19. Tape the battery to the top of the sled on top of the area with the inscription Battery. Top of Sled 20. Now, connect the battery to the altimeter (refer to altimeter instructions for details). Tape Battery Steps Page 5

6 Igniter Assembly 21. Trim the exposed wires on the igniters to 1/8th inch. This will prevent any shorts from the exposed wires touching each other. Then attach the Drogue and Main igniters to the terminal block on the altimeter. *Refer to your specific altimeter instructions for further details and MAKE SURE YOUR ALTIMETER IS CONFIGURED TO YOUR PREFERENCES AT THIS POINT, BECAUSE IT WILL BE HARDER TO ACCESS AFTER YOU COMPLETE THE EJECTION CANISTER SETUP. Main Igniter goes towards the E2 Side of the sled and through the small hole on the end. C Shape Terminal block Drogue/Apogee Igniter goes around the C shape towards E1 Side (bottom of the rocket) Hole for Main Igniter Steps Now feed the Main igniter through the hole in the disk on the E2 side of the sled. Then bend the Drogue/Apogee igniter around the left side of the C Shape and towards the E1 side of the sled. 23. Slide the completed tube over the sled assembly (Use the diagram on the right for reference). The tube will slide over the B1 part of the disk and butt up against B2. E2 E2 B2 Shape Step Take your completed disk piece from Step 9 A1&A2 and place it over the open end of the sled. Make sure the smaller side of the disk piece goes on first and insert the igniter through the smaller hole. Apogee/Drogue Igniter Side Main Igniter Side Step Screw the Metal Thumb Screw I into the center hole on the E1 part of the sled. Tighten the screw to secure the fit. You may need to rotate the tube around in order to align the switch with the open hole on the tube. Make sure the switch is visible from the tube hole Step 25 Page 6

7 Make Ejection Canisters *VERY IMPORTANT* MAKE SURE THE SWITCH IS IN THE EXTENDED/OFF POSI- TION BECAUSE YOU WILL NOW BE CON- NECTING BLACK POWDER TO THE IGNIT- ERS. 26. Take a latex glove and measure it at about 1.25 from the end of the finger tips, then cut 2 of the fingertips off. 27. Measure and cut a piece of string at about 7 long. Cut it in half. This will give you two 3.5 pieces of string, one for each side glove fingertips string cut in half at 3.5 Steps Step Fill the inside of each cut finger tip from the glove with 0.5 grams of black powder. *Your rocket may need more or less black powder. Consult your ejection charge calculator. 29. Set the Ebay down on a flat surface and then place the Apogee/Drogue igniter through the open end of the finger tip. Attempt to squeeze most the air out of the bottom of the fingertip. Igniter For this step rest Ebay on flat surface Igniter For this step rest Ebay on flat surface 30. Wrap the string around the cut finger tip of the glove. Then tie a knot just above the top of the black powder line being sure to leave no air pockets above the powder. Step For the Main igniter setup, repeat Steps 29 & 30 above. Igniter For this step rest Ebay on flat surface Igniter String For this step rest Ebay on flat surface 32. Optional step: If you want to save time tying and untying your shock cord from the E1 / Apogee side of the sled, you can use the quick link to attach your shock cord to instead. Step Tie your Kevlar cord to the E2 end of the Ebay sled. Now place the Ebay into your rocket tube (with the E2 side facing upwards towards the nose cone). Tie the Kevlar cord to the nose cone. 34. Congratulations, the EBAY assembly is complete and ready to be placed into your rocket! Step 32 Page 7

8 Go online and order at the website above or call us and order at We re available M-F: 8:30am-5:00pm MST Recommended items: Product Number 4-40 Tap and Drill Set Altimeter Options: Easy Mini PerfectFlite StratoLogger CF /8 Quick Link Quest Q2G2 Long Motor Starters mAh LiPo Battery JST LiPo Battery Connector with Wires (For StratoLogger CF Connection to LiPo Battery) For video tips/instructions on how to set-up your dual-deployment rocket go to our website link at