Hello from Arizona (working on a folding fin rocket)

[RednekRoketin]

Hello Rocketry Fórum my name is Jackson and I'm coming from Arizona. I've been into rocketry for a few years now and wanted to join this form to get new ideas for my projects as well as share some of the things I've been working on. My current project is trying to improve upon my rocket in a can idea. Basically it's a little model rocket with folding fins that fits into a 2" PVC pipe. I also rigged up an ignition system that runs off of two 9v battery's and let's me ignite the motor via Bluetooth. It's kind of a neat application of a lot of the things I've learned in school as well as a way to practice using fusion 360 and coding.

 

[Hobie1dog]

to the forum, thanks for the pictures, looks like a cool project

 

[smstachwick]

Very neat! Have you got a name for this little beast?

 

[RednekRoketin]

Ive been calling it Rocket in a Can. Once I finish the bipod design and make an updated version of the launch tube I plan on painting it like a soda can. The idea is you can just set it down and launch right away.

 

[aerostadt]

I found this on Rocket Reviews. Perhaps, you have already seen it.
https://www.rocketreviews.com/ffr-vl-1-the-flippifin---aerocon-systems.html

 

[RednekRoketin]

No I hadn't seen it. I'll have to look that stuff through some more. This one I made uses just a C6-5 Estes motor but I do what to scale up someday. Thanks for sending in the link.

 

[Huxter]

Welcome to the forum! That does sound cool! Would love to see the video of the launch someday.

 

[RednekRoketin]

Welcome to the forum! That does sound cool! Would love to see the video of the launch someday.

I'm going to try and make a video on it this weekend but it depends on if I get the new housing done by then. I'll put the link in this thread when I do get it done.

 

[Huxter]

Sure, no pressure - life gets in the way of our builds. Happens to us all!

 

[pugachu]

Howdy,

I am also located in Arizona. Is there a club that you fly with?