Aye! Somewhere around 1981, I had to write a quick conversion program to read in magnetic tapes from an obsolete VLSI/CAD file format and output in a new format. I started in FORTRAN on a VAX 11/780. Then I found a compiler for this nifty new "C" language. I finished without punch cards or...
My life has been savaged by endians! 😉
I started programming in 6502 machine code without an assembler(!) in '78. The MOS Technology 6502 (used in the first Apple and Atari computers in the 70's ) is the ancient ancestor of the ARM processor. My boss at GE in the early 80's was one of the 6502...
Scott has outdone himself this time! Excellent motors, especially the cross-compatible N5500 for the CTI98-6XL case. The new nozzle is a work of art, with optimal expansion for a second stage.
And, many thanks to Alan at TMT for the hard work with the motor cert tests.
Here's David's email address: [email protected]
Besides ApogeeRockets, you can also order from Chris' Rocket Supplies.
https://www.csrocketry.com/rocket-motors/igniter-kits.html
The Quickburst website is down because the hosting service went out of business after 22 years. He’s getting another provider set up now. Might take a couple days.
This is contrary to the information we received directly from a non-KXR person who was there.
I suggest the admins close this thread until the university completes the investigation.
(Unhiding OxHybrid momentarily from my ignore list...)
The Tripoli Unified Safety Code applies to all static test firings at a Tripoli sanctioned launch. This includes safe distances and cleared distances. If you're not at a Tripoli launch, you are on your own insurance-wise and conforming with...
The research committee is getting close to making a recommendation to the TRA BOD on micro/mini hybrids.
Lee Dexter of micronitrorocketry.com has done extensive design and testing for many years.