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@hyoholdyourown6444
@hyoholdyourown6444 Сағат бұрын
Do you wire both of your Altimeters to one switch? I have been wiring up two switches......Didn't realize that you could do this with one? Is there an advantage to just the one switch besides AV space? Thanks for your amazing videos...I have learned a ton!!!!!! :)
@Glasspack66
@Glasspack66 2 сағат бұрын
Will you share the info for the Ematch Connectors with the Knurled knobs attached to the bulkheads...... My Charge wells have similar ones but are built into the well and are pretty small Thank you !!!! `Glasspack
@Glasspack66
@Glasspack66 3 сағат бұрын
Thank you for sharing the video ...... I am currently setting up to test my Dual Deployment setup for my "Antares IV" that you may have seen Fly at LDRS41 !!
@2explore828
@2explore828 Күн бұрын
Great video… thanks for the tips!
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer 3 сағат бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@HomeGrownPyrotechnics
@HomeGrownPyrotechnics Күн бұрын
For the batteries, look for disposable vape pens, they have single cell lipo batteries of varying sizes, you can wire them in parallel for more capacity and in series for more voltage, these will need balance charge leads
@bdureau1
@bdureau1 Күн бұрын
That is the way to do it. Well done. I also use the pill boxes as canisters
@shahidlanka
@shahidlanka Күн бұрын
Cool! What are the characteristics of the engine? diameter and length
@ITZ_ABHISHEK94
@ITZ_ABHISHEK94 Күн бұрын
Sir, how much sugar and potassium have been added? Please tell me 😢
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer 2 сағат бұрын
This should tell you everything required. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpCqpJ-bfbaNfdk
@WillyD240
@WillyD240 Күн бұрын
What mesh of titanium are you using? I use a pretty coarse mesh and it lasts longer and creates a larger spread kzbin.info4iMBUVd56Tk?si=ZQz2qB5efpEF58Z6
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer Күн бұрын
I use a -20+80 titanium from Fireworks Cookbook, this was recommended to me by another viewer. What mesh are you using and where did you source it? I do like the longer trails of sparks!
@rotaryrocketry
@rotaryrocketry Күн бұрын
That battery with the built in charger is awesome. I would love to be able to use that but unfortunately, I'm using the EggTimer Apogee controller and it needs a 1S Lipo at 3.7V. I used the Altus Metrum EasyMini a few years ago until I had an ejection failure and it pummeled into the ground and it turned into $80 of tiny bits.
@Aether-Entropy
@Aether-Entropy 2 күн бұрын
I appreciate the guide. I have zero idea how to even get started into DD. How would you compare DD vs something like the Jolly Logic?
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer Күн бұрын
That is a great question and here are my thoughts. I use the Jolly Logic chute release on a Level 1 style rocket and dual deployment on an L2 rocket. I use the chute release on an H - I flight with motor ejection. It's simple and works well. A L2 rocket will be larger and heavier so it will benefit from a larger chute that requires more black powder to move everything out of the payload bay. Shear pins should be used on the nosecone so it is not bumped out at apogee. An apogee deployment will result in a long walk followed by much grumbling 😎 JL chute release tips. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5Dao2CNg9OMmac This is an electronics bay I built a few years ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoG5k4yEfbSrq9U Ground testing is mandatory! kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6DTlGminMySnaM
@randallmarsh446
@randallmarsh446 3 күн бұрын
What was the first mix ratio of fuel and sugar? 165 grams you had made?
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer 3 күн бұрын
Sugar rocket fuels work best with a 65/35 oxidizer-to-fuel ratio. For flexi-fuel that would be 65% potassium nitrate, 18% Karo syrup and, 17% sucrose.
@MaxHackbarth
@MaxHackbarth 4 күн бұрын
What's the distance you have between the top of the rotary switch and the surface of the inside of the bay? I was thinking of using one of these for my level 2 certification and was wondering what the minimum distance between the two could be so I don't make a pressure-related mistake
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer 3 күн бұрын
All of my switches have been mounted very close to the airframe. A small 1/8 - 3/16 hole can be drilled on the opposite side where my altimeter is located to help balance the airpressure out.
@MaxHackbarth
@MaxHackbarth 3 күн бұрын
This makes more sense than what I had initially thought. Thanks for the advice!
@yurysmaliakou9022
@yurysmaliakou9022 5 күн бұрын
Shit happens
@mark.boon.2527
@mark.boon.2527 8 күн бұрын
Can you use brown sugar
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer 6 күн бұрын
Brown sugar would burn slower due to the addition of molasses. I have not tried brown sugar.
@mark.boon.2527
@mark.boon.2527 6 күн бұрын
@@TheRocketeer thankyou brother
@zidizidi5418
@zidizidi5418 16 күн бұрын
Professor please how is 98% calcium nitrate made which fireworks are made from Please answer me and do not ignore my words please🙏
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer 11 күн бұрын
I don't know how to make calcium nitrate.
@AZAce1064
@AZAce1064 19 күн бұрын
Thats a good video. I need to buy some tools like you have to make my motor building life simpler.
@rotaryrocketry
@rotaryrocketry 22 күн бұрын
Bummer... I had the same thing happen a few months ago
@brianthayer9784
@brianthayer9784 22 күн бұрын
That's Abad day
@Thirty-Two
@Thirty-Two 25 күн бұрын
The 3d printed fin can reminds me of US Water Rockets doing similar things years ago with namely these two links: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH2cpIh3osqpsMU kzbin.info/www/bejne/ponHg62Ja82mj9k In any case, good work, and that was a really cool flight to see!
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer 23 күн бұрын
Thanks for your comments and the video links are some excellent stuff!
@new.worldcursos
@new.worldcursos 27 күн бұрын
Very Nice man
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer 23 күн бұрын
Thanks! It was a fun project.
@michaelwinslow447
@michaelwinslow447 29 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video - I’m almost finished with my level 1 Zephyr and am thinking about what motor to use - do you have any suggestions?
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer 29 күн бұрын
We have several club members that fly the Zephyr. An AeroTech H100 single use motor will work well and send the Zephyr about 2,000'. A chute release will help bring down the rocket near the launch area. Good luck and have fun!
@michaelwinslow447
@michaelwinslow447 28 күн бұрын
@@TheRocketeer thank you!!
@mpritchard
@mpritchard Ай бұрын
Great video...thank you.
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer Ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
Ай бұрын
Great video, thanks ❤
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer Ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@earth1283
@earth1283 Ай бұрын
What ingredients are required to make the smoke black?
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer Ай бұрын
It is usually zinc for a commercial motor.
@earth1283
@earth1283 Ай бұрын
65% is equal to how many grams?
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer Ай бұрын
It would be the same as 65 grams + 35 grams.
@tastiger91
@tastiger91 Ай бұрын
Great experiment.
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer Ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the experiment.
@donnieporter7890
@donnieporter7890 Ай бұрын
Very nice
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@TheIronHeadRat
@TheIronHeadRat Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing 👍
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer Ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@chemistryofquestionablequa6252
@chemistryofquestionablequa6252 Ай бұрын
Napthalene is used in some Russian smoke devices that give a really dense black smoke. Not sure how well it would work for a rocket motor but it might be worth trying.
@rotaryrocketry
@rotaryrocketry Ай бұрын
Nice... Bummer you didn't get what you were looking for but good test anyways. I'm working on a "smoke" project as we speak but I'm sure you'll see that on the channel pretty soon. Well, that's optimistic... You'll see it soon if it isn't a complete failure :)
@2explore828
@2explore828 Ай бұрын
Great video Chuck… look forward to more on this project!
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer Ай бұрын
More to come!
@theaussienurseflipper.8113
@theaussienurseflipper.8113 Ай бұрын
Hi I'm in Australia, cheers Graham
@theaussienurseflipper.8113
@theaussienurseflipper.8113 Ай бұрын
Would b mean nice if you explain how to make them and which was the best, in your opinion. I'm a newbie and trying to learn cheers Graham
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer Ай бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/raGzqKyXbbN4r6s kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpCqpJ-bfbaNfdk I added the metal powder to the fuel.
@earth1283
@earth1283 Ай бұрын
And how do you add a Delay mix?
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer Ай бұрын
I cast a plug of the sugar fuel on top of the fuel grains. I was not able to get it to work reliably.
@NapoleonBonaparte3
@NapoleonBonaparte3 Ай бұрын
I am actually looking into joining Michigan Team 1. Is there a specific environment, requirements, or traditions in this club I should be aware of?
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer Ай бұрын
We fly on a grass field airport, it is active so watch the runways for traffic. Your equipment will be transported out to the flight location, the transport runs all day. We begin flying around 10:30 with setup starting at 9 AM. Our registration and bathroom are located in an office near the parking lot, this will be your first stop. We fly on the third Saturday of the month. We launch small to tall rockets. Keep flights under 1,200 - 1,500 for a simple recovery. We are a family-friendly club with plenty of experienced flyers if you need help.
@NapoleonBonaparte3
@NapoleonBonaparte3 Ай бұрын
@@TheRocketeer thank you.
@BrianKelsay
@BrianKelsay Ай бұрын
Thanks for doing this one. Just heard the guy from Mac Performance on The Rocket Show podcast. Looks like it's fully machined.
@earth1283
@earth1283 Ай бұрын
I don't understand how to add a delay mix.
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer Ай бұрын
I have had difficulty making a reliable delay. I suggest electronic delay, a timer, or tumble recovery if possible.
@Fulvio-df2bh
@Fulvio-df2bh Ай бұрын
Hello, thanks for your passion and sorry for my "italian english" I want ask you a question, I'm a biginner and actually try only small candy "rocket" with about 40g (0.09lb) with a wooden stick. I decided to try 3 sample with the same cast, 2 of them on a scale and the last for the flight. Every time the samples on the scale give a good thrust (good for me, about 3.3lb) but the last sample doesn't fly, And the stranger think is the difference in thrust time, 3 to 5 second for the good sample and 20 to 30 second for the flight-sample. I had some good and bad flight with other candy rocket, but for a standardization I decide this "three sample mode". it seems to be a difference in thrust for the rocket direction... Have you some ideas? Thank you very much
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer Ай бұрын
The direction or orientation should not make much difference. Is the igniter all the way at the top of the motor for the rocket pointing up? If the igniter slips down, that could make a difference. An e-match is a better choice instead of a fuse. Make sure your motors are stored very dry. Placing the desiccant in a sealed bag with the motors will keep moisture out. Good luck!
@Fulvio-df2bh
@Fulvio-df2bh Ай бұрын
@@TheRocketeer Thank you, I will try the e-match. Good luck
@gary-u1r
@gary-u1r Ай бұрын
can you use the same process, similar recipe, casting method, tools, etc., but rather than limiting it to 29 mm or 38MM, can it be done for 54MM motors as well?
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer Ай бұрын
I cast 54mm motors all the time and even make sparkies from them. Go to the video tab at the top of my home page to see recent work. Use sorbitol in 54mm motors, here is a tutorial. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpCqpJ-bfbaNfdk
@vedantpatel3795
@vedantpatel3795 Ай бұрын
Great Video! is there any alternative to gorilla purple prima glue.
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer Ай бұрын
Yes, any PVC glue will work. Do not use epoxy!
@vedantpatel3795
@vedantpatel3795 Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@jivansingp466
@jivansingp466 Ай бұрын
Why the inhibitors for grains are necessary?? Plz reply 😭
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer Ай бұрын
The casting and thermal inhibitors prevent the case from melting. Yes, it gets that hot!
@flintcoat2596
@flintcoat2596 Ай бұрын
Just watched this one. July 20, '24. I replied last week for the first time. If the only thing you added was aluminum, you are going to be short on oxidizer! Decrease sugar proportional amount, then experiment!
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer Ай бұрын
Balancing the equation would give better performance on paper. In the real world things are not always the same. Reducing the percentage of sugar will end up with a propellant that is not pourable.
@flintcoat2596
@flintcoat2596 Ай бұрын
@@TheRocketeer Ahhh, yes that would be a problem
@mikec9537
@mikec9537 2 ай бұрын
Deploy at apogee (tilt over) and use a wider harness
@earth1283
@earth1283 2 ай бұрын
So what was in the pan in the first place?
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer 2 ай бұрын
It is leftover propellant from a previous casting. The fuel can be melted carefully and mixed back in.
@earth1283
@earth1283 2 ай бұрын
So what must I do?
@earth1283
@earth1283 Ай бұрын
So you can't use it?​@@TheRocketeer
@earth1283
@earth1283 2 ай бұрын
What ingredients does the remaining fuel have? How is it made?
@earth1283
@earth1283 2 ай бұрын
I need the ingredient link
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer Ай бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/raGzqKyXbbN4r6s kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpCqpJ-bfbaNfdk
@klausziegler60
@klausziegler60 2 ай бұрын
This is my favorite channel about model rockets. I have a question: should not the outer surface be inhibited? Thanks
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer Ай бұрын
Yes, there is an inner casting liner and an outer thermal liner to help protect the case from extreme heat.
@flintcoat2596
@flintcoat2596 2 ай бұрын
We used to use plastic syringes for the kero syrup. Make a stand to hold one syringe upright, with the plunger removed, on the scale, reset scale to zero and with another syringe slowly add the syrup. Get the kind of syringe that has a short nozzle with a cover. LUR-LOK was a brand name, and I'm not sure in the spelling. The second one can be any type. 45 years ago any grain elevator or animal supply would have them. Today, who knows where you can get them. Makes getting the proper amount of syrup into the mix less messy!
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer 2 ай бұрын
Yes, the Karo Syrup is messy, I will try your idea. Where you using Karo Syrup in rocket fuel and if so how long ago was that? Thanks for your comment!
@flintcoat2596
@flintcoat2596 2 ай бұрын
I discovered your channel today and watched a number of them. I saw a number of you videos were about adding Aluminum powder to your fuel to increase pressure. While this might work, a safer alternative is iron oxide. If you addressed this in other videos, I am sorry to bring it up. But if memory serves the iron oxide doesn't actually burn, but acts as a catalyst for the sugar KNO reaction. 1-5% is plenty. Please, DO NOT TAKE MY WORD IN PLACE OF DUE DILIGENCE! I recently retired, and have not flown rockets for nearly 50 years. A lot has changed, especially the electronics. I used a mechanical timer to deploy parachutes. OH , iron oxide is used to color cement. Should be readily available at redi-mix company or they'll know where to send you. I live in Wyoming now. Attended U of MI as did my wife. I am planning on getting back into the hobby. Keep up the good work!
@TheRocketeer
@TheRocketeer 2 ай бұрын
I initially used aluminum powder to see if it would work in a sugar motor. To my surprise, it did work to some degree. I may return to aluminum powder someday with a few fresh ideas. Yes, red iron oxide (RIO) will act as a catalyst. It doesn't increase the ISP or add more energy, but it will make the fuel burn faster. Good luck with your new adventures in rocketry, and thanks for the comment!