It’s 108.6 grams/3.8 oz right now. That’s after all epoxy/glues and structural components. Which sounds about right because sim says 240g with the engine and electronics.How much does it weigh?
It’s 108.6 grams/3.8 oz right now. That’s after all epoxy/glues and structural components. Which sounds about right because sim says 240g with the engine and electronics.How much does it weigh?
Cool, now make it happen and don't forget to post results, good, bad or anywhere in between. Personally I think it is possible, may just take more than one iteration but seeing as how inexpensive they are....
Even a rail w/buttons would at least be more consistent.
I second some sort of tower. A fly away guide on a rocket that light will be a significant unpredictable mass. The mass will (slightly) impact the acceleration off the pad. More importantly pulling that many G’s will increase the probability of hitting a fin. Larger rockets can power through such an event. The fly away is a much smaller portion of the total launch mass.
Some plywood scraps and conduit will work if you don't want to throw $ at it...
View attachment 395302 From my 1965 Handbook of Model Rocketry. First tower I built from 1/8" plywood.
Do you have, have access to,or know someone with a 3d printer? https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2538353 Would probably be the easiest although not cheapest way. If not, I'd be willing to print and ship it for free if you pick up material and shipping costs...All I'd want in return is supersonic data
I like it. Be sure the rocket slides freely the entire length of your rails. A little rattle is ok. All the edges that touch the airframe should be smooth and free of defects. I usually go for a 400 grit sand paper in the end. A little car wax and buff finish it off.
I agree with Wallace. Reducing the number of contact points will enhance the efficiency of the tower. Either way be sure you are using the air frame and not the fins for contact points.
While I do like the idea, I can't agree with the concept. Yup, lost more small stuff than I'd like to remember, but it's technically preparing to fail..Sorry I'm a little late to the party here... An idea... to help with the recovery of the electronics should the rocket shred, may I suggest putting in a long, pleated, mylar in the payload bay attached to the sled. Might make finding the expensive small parts easier to find.
Now I'm working on this kit's 'lil sister' (the Hobby Lobby exclusive kit (The Vapor)). So much of the material needed to sim this kit is actually already done. If someone can get me a scan of the fins and decals (along with a ruler for scale), I could whip up a sim for you.
While I do like the idea, I can't agree with the concept. Yup, lost more small stuff than I'd like to remember, but it's technically preparing to fail..
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