On 12/11/06, Jinx <joecolquitt@clear.net.nz> wrote:
>
> > However since your circuit is intended for a model rocket,
> > rugged is a valid consideration in this case.  I think a resonator
> > is the right choice in this case
>
> I believe someone mentioned a long while back that a crystal
> with the wrong physical orientation on the board will fail or
> misbehave when the rocket accelerates. ISTR that the top of
> the casing should be pointed in the direction of travel


Sounds like something I would have said. :)

Resonator or RC is pretty darned rugged.
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