Still agonizing over which rocket I'm going to build as my first two stage to launch. An upscale Nike x or my own design that looks like a navy rim with a booster missile.
While researching parts for them I stumbled upon most of the parts to build an oop Estes ventris on the Estes website so I ordered them today. One slotted 2" pro tube, one plain 2" pro tube, the plastic transition, a 2.5" pro tube, the 2.5" plastic nose cone and just for kicks a 2" plastic nose cone. They have the 29mm motor mount two but I have one and the retainer laying around. All I am really missing is the centering rings so I'll have make some up.
Bob
Greg, are you building the GPS add on for your receiver? I'm a little nervous about mounting the GPS module on this device. The part about flowing the solder in the channels seems a little daunting.tOD, I just finished building Eggtimers LCD Handheld Receiver and their TRS GPS Tracker/Flight Computer. They are talking to each other but other than that I haven't had time to test/play with them.
Finished clear-coating a couple of rockets and worked on finishing a huge project for URRF 6.View attachment 385902View attachment 385903View attachment 385904
Greg, are you building the GPS add on for your receiver? I'm a little nervous about mounting the GPS module on this device. The part about flowing the solder in the channels seems a little daunting.
Looks like I've got a working Eggfinder Mini system! I plugged the reported GPS data from the display into Google Earth and it showed me my house! Who'da thunk it?
I need to take a breath and build the LCD-GPS module add-on, finish carving up the case, shock protect the Mini, etc. But I'm pretty psyched about the progress so far.
Thanks for the heads up. I'm still working on the GPS module add on for the receiver. I got the pads soldered today and might get to flowing the solder into the channels on the back side on Sunday. After that there are only a few more components to mount. I'd appreciate your revised cutout for the LCD, I've got the case marked but haven't cut out or drilled anything yet.tOD, the instructions for the cut-out for the LCD have the wrong measurements. I can draw up the correct layout this weekend & send it to you. I'm going to send it to Eggfinder too & show them how crappy mine looks following their instructions.
I like the look of the Wildman kits with the clear coat. I did my Sport that way with satin clear.Hey, that big Jart has worms. You better get it to the vet!
Soldered the grounds pads. Looks like the picture in the instructions so I guess it'll be OK. Switched to a larger tip for this operation. Couple of resistors, LED, and some wires left to solder then it will be getting it all in the caseJust follow the instructions. You wont have any problems if you have gotten this far. Be sure to epoxy it down on the sides when you are done.
Neat. Did you actually build that wind tunnel?I just finished Entering my Project into broadcom masters (online national science fair) which was based on model rocketry nose design
Looks like it to me. Good shot!
Thanks for the heads up. I'm still working on the GPS module add on for the receiver. I got the pads soldered today and might get to flowing the solder into the channels on the back side on Sunday. After that there are only a few more components to mount. I'd appreciate your revised cutout for the LCD, I've got the case marked but haven't cut out or drilled anything yet.
Thanks for the heads up. I'm still working on the GPS module add on for the receiver. I got the pads soldered today and might get to flowing the solder into the channels on the back side on Sunday. After that there are only a few more components to mount. I'd appreciate your revised cutout for the LCD, I've got the case marked but haven't cut out or drilled anything yet.
Thanks Greg. I will try it and post a pic when I get it finished.tOD, here's the diagram. You should be able to print it out and use it as a templete.
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