I have some questions regarding the BPS Space system and perhaps others that are developing similar systems. I hope this helps others too.
What's the status of usable motors for the BPS Space system? I've seen that Joe Barnard is testing the new system he is working on using the G8. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but the AT G8 is not currently a certified motor and not available for purchase. How's that going with the heat generated by this motor?
Has anyone used a CTI G33 (about a 4 second burn)?
Has anyone tried a TVC mount made from ABS or Nylon (with CF) instead of PLA?
How about upgrades for the servos? I have similar servos that are provided with the BPS Space kit, but they have metal gears. Has anyone reinforced the servo connection points?
I'm considering making my first rocket with this system to have fins and marginal aerodynamic stability. Launching using a 8' long mini-rail (20mm rail with 5 mm slot), vertical but slightly bent approx 5 degrees toward the top of the rail. So, the rocket would go off the rail a little "wonky." Would you expect the system to correct for this?
I've seen the videos where Joe seems to "arm" the system immediately before launch. Does the system drift a lot while on the pad? (i.e. What's the rate of drift?)
I know that BPS Space's current business model is launching model rockets at relatively low velocity, no fins and realistic powered flight. What's the possibility of expanding this to a stability/guidance system that would go to apogee? So, expanding the time the system is active and a more flexible output from the system.
Or, perhaps others are working on something like this?
What's the status of usable motors for the BPS Space system? I've seen that Joe Barnard is testing the new system he is working on using the G8. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but the AT G8 is not currently a certified motor and not available for purchase. How's that going with the heat generated by this motor?
Has anyone used a CTI G33 (about a 4 second burn)?
Has anyone tried a TVC mount made from ABS or Nylon (with CF) instead of PLA?
How about upgrades for the servos? I have similar servos that are provided with the BPS Space kit, but they have metal gears. Has anyone reinforced the servo connection points?
I'm considering making my first rocket with this system to have fins and marginal aerodynamic stability. Launching using a 8' long mini-rail (20mm rail with 5 mm slot), vertical but slightly bent approx 5 degrees toward the top of the rail. So, the rocket would go off the rail a little "wonky." Would you expect the system to correct for this?
I've seen the videos where Joe seems to "arm" the system immediately before launch. Does the system drift a lot while on the pad? (i.e. What's the rate of drift?)
I know that BPS Space's current business model is launching model rockets at relatively low velocity, no fins and realistic powered flight. What's the possibility of expanding this to a stability/guidance system that would go to apogee? So, expanding the time the system is active and a more flexible output from the system.
Or, perhaps others are working on something like this?