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Electrical Firing Systems
This page comprehensively covers the use and debugging of several analog pinboard-style firing systems. You will likely encounter one of these systems or one very similar to it throughout your pyro adventure. The concepts presented here are fairly universal, but you should always consult the user manual of any given system for safe operation before use. Be sure to watch all training videos. If interested in learning the Pyrodigital computerized firing system, that is covered in the advanced section.
Firing System Test / Fire Modes
Pinboard Firing System Setup
Installing Firing System Batteries
How to Use a Pinboard Firing System
How to Ground Your Firing System
Internally Grounded Systems
Internally Grounded Systems
Field Setup for Internally Grounded Systems
Using an Internally Grounded Module with an Externally Grounded System
Debugging Continuity Issues
This is an important skill to have at an electrically fired fireworks display, as you will run into continuity issues and need to know how to troubleshoot them.
How to Use Nighthawk and a Simple 8-shot System
How to use the Nighthawk Firing System
How to use a simple 8-shot firing system
