Such a lot of thought has gone into this project. Weight, part count, ease of assembly. Your using all the new tools, and accessing all the efficient materials. You really are reaching for the sky !!
@AirCommandRockets3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Toby. :)
@denisporubov3 жыл бұрын
This is the best parachute deployment system ever! :) My son and I made and launched our first small rocket, with Arduino Pro Mini as a flight controller and recorder, and pyrotechnic parachute deployment. And now we will try to make a rocket from a 63 mm PVC pipe using your idea of a parachute system. Thank you for your videos!
@AirCommandRockets3 жыл бұрын
Cheers. Best of luck with the build. :)
@mstreich3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your thought process on reducing complexity and component count. I don’t even build rockets, but appreciate the engineering your team puts into them.
@tcsyme3 жыл бұрын
George, the front end on the Nova is incredibly elegant. I love how you were able to take advantage of 3D printing to optimize the design. I can't wait to see the flight video!
@AirCommandRockets3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the nice words. :) The flight video is now available here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5eVq5SpfdmojtU
@Shreyam_io3 жыл бұрын
DEPLOYMENT mechanism is superb.... thanks for sharing
@AirCommandRockets3 жыл бұрын
Cheers. :)
@RaketfuedrocketsDeutschland3 жыл бұрын
Great to see the improvements you made to the design! I particularly like the servo attachment and electronics housing. All the best for the flights! Julian
@AirCommandRockets3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Julian. Your design seems to work very well. :) We're looking to change the design slightly to add a camera into the very tip. There is just enough room in there. The flight video should be ready on Friday.
@fromaflafl21983 жыл бұрын
amazing compact Deploy Mechanism you have designed. and grade mini-series you are doing. and it shows off how relatively easy it is to make a composite water rocket
@AirCommandRockets3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. That was the intention of the project, to simplify it as much as possible where it should be fairly easy to reproduce with common tools. We intentionally didn't use the lathe for this project.
@fromaflafl21983 жыл бұрын
nice that was the plan and I think you did a wonderful job with it . and can't wait to see her fly. and any plans to release the 3d model for the nosecone?
@q300SBB3 жыл бұрын
Very nice job George.
@arro_rockets3 жыл бұрын
So many uploads! Nice work George and team!!
@TonyLambregts3 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video. As always!.
@AirCommandRockets3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony. :)
@sandgrube4116Ай бұрын
very cool video, it gave me a great idea
@yelectric18933 жыл бұрын
Beautifully elegant, thanks for sharing the techniques and technology
@koranich13 жыл бұрын
beautiful parachute mechanism ))
@samhenderson29473 жыл бұрын
You guys are amazing.
@istvanfrank92013 жыл бұрын
Just 2 hour upploaded and im here to see it yeah!
@Danielastronomo3 жыл бұрын
Amazing nosecone design! Hats off! I was surprised that there was no slot in the payload bay for a camera.
@AirCommandRockets3 жыл бұрын
Good spotting! Actually John, my son,, pointed out that the camera could fit just above the parachute where the angled portion is. I'll have to have a look how we could get it mounted there. The alternative is just to find space in the payload bay and perhaps make it a little longer.
@aterxter34373 жыл бұрын
Do you tried the cross like parachutes ? I made minirockets in a high school club with the CNES in France, (1meter of height, solid propellant, 67mm of diameter, 1,2kg, 300m at apogee) we always used the cross style, never any problems, just fold it precisely : You start with a cross You fold to of the arms on the other two, you get trousers You fold all the arms on top of one another, you get a house 🏠 You attach your release cord on the top of the roof (in the middle of the parachute) You fold the roof of the house inside to get a rectangle Now you can fold it as you want to get it fit in the rocket, just avoid to over wrap the chute in the cords, prefer align them under it in the parachute bay
@jonathans17593 жыл бұрын
Great as usual.
@rorypenstock17633 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video as always, and a very impressive design.
@softdorothy3 жыл бұрын
Awesome engineering.
@spacemanmat3 жыл бұрын
Nice vid George
@AirCommandRockets3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt. :)
@arro_rockets3 жыл бұрын
7:00 Nice touch lol
@franekwierzba30373 жыл бұрын
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@NMRocketry3 жыл бұрын
Incredible job! Make me want to get a 3D printer for our channel. Keep it up! 🚀
@AirCommandRockets3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. You won't regret getting a 3D printer. And fairly good ones are a lot more affordable these days. It just opens up a whole new way to quickly make useful components.
@NMRocketry3 жыл бұрын
@@AirCommandRockets Do you sell/have the CAD files for this nose cone design?
@AirCommandRockets3 жыл бұрын
@@NMRocketry We're still making a few tweaks to the design. We'll make those publicly available when that's done.
@kevinmcnally77963 жыл бұрын
Air Command Rockets Hi! I love the design process. Would you mind sharing which 3D printer you are using? Seems to have a good size build area and the prints are a very nice quality.
@AirCommandRockets3 жыл бұрын
@@kevinmcnally7796 We are using the Makergear M2 for out 3D prints. www.makergear.com/products/m2 We chose it because it had a nice print quality, though it is a little pricier. I think these days there are cheaper alternatives with similar specs.
@suspendedsuplexchannel10003 жыл бұрын
Nyc and knowledgeable
@mahikrishna____________cry12663 жыл бұрын
😲wow
@a330turbinex76 ай бұрын
Superb project. Is there a lik to download the nose and parachute part to print? Thanks
@alienbeef04213 жыл бұрын
How do you ensure that the fins are 120° apart? It really looked precise 😳
@AirCommandRockets3 жыл бұрын
Wrap a piece of paper around the body tube, mark where it overlaps. Take the paper off, divide the circumference by 3. Mark it back on the paper, put the paper back on the rocket and transfer the marks to the body tube. The fin alignment jig then takes care of the other two dimensions.
@acpi3143 жыл бұрын
5:30 ... I see. So in three years you will come up with the next generation of nose cone, which will be invisible...
@AirCommandRockets3 жыл бұрын
And the next after that will be an indentation in the table. :)
@nathant.vaughn8383 жыл бұрын
Hello, I'm doing a project for my stem class, and I just wanted to know if there was anyway to have a copy of the blueprints for the 3d design of the mechanism. I know you probably get this a lot but I would really be thankful.
@universalrockets Жыл бұрын
hey George! great video. I was wondering where you got your servo timer from and if you could please give me a link to where I can find it or one similar, thanks!
@AirCommandRockets Жыл бұрын
We make them ourselves, but unfortunately we don't have any more left for sale. These days a lot of people will use a simple Arduino board to achieve the same functionality.
@michelhrrn3 жыл бұрын
Nice rocket! How can I print the nosecone with my 3D Printer myself? Or where can I buy it? Thanks for this amazing project
@josemanuelbautistacruz74803 жыл бұрын
Hi my master Katz, I am very interested in get the electronic board that you used.
@AirCommandRockets3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jose. Unfortunately we don't make the timer boards anymore. These days the same functionality can be easily reproduced with any of the small Arduino boards.
@freakysteve1402813 жыл бұрын
Nose cone on starship - nose cone on nova
@AirCommandRockets3 жыл бұрын
Nosecone being fitted to SS was cool. :)
@AMeanZebra3 жыл бұрын
Have you guys created a dual deployment system? If so how did you guys apply the code for the parachute as it’s descending down (second parachute).
@AirCommandRockets3 жыл бұрын
We have done some dual deploy tests a few years ago, but just used a timer to deploy the second chute after apogee. Ideally you would use a barometric sensor for the second parachute deploy so that you can set it to deploy at a particular altitude. It's more reliable that way.
@avdax7sl5523 жыл бұрын
What is that servo timer that youre using?
@AirCommandRockets3 жыл бұрын
Servo Timer II - www.aircommandrockets.com/servo_timer_V2_0.htm
@andreaarcarisi8966 Жыл бұрын
good video
@ericpham82053 жыл бұрын
that is best used to deploy high altitude drone aerial photography
@OlegBovykin2 жыл бұрын
Nice idea! Any updates on releasing stl?
@AirCommandRockets2 жыл бұрын
Yes, STL files are now available here: www.thingiverse.com/thing:5502347
@YoussefNakhla8 ай бұрын
Where can I find the servo timer and batteries?
@AirCommandRockets8 ай бұрын
Unfortunately the Servo Timer is no longer for sale. The batteries were bought here: hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-nano-tech-260mah-1s-45c-lipo-pack-w-jst-ph.html?wrh_pdp=2
@YoussefNakhla8 ай бұрын
Hi, Thanks for the quick response!
@panagiotisartemiou46132 жыл бұрын
Hello, amazing work, congratulations! I would like to ask what is the material of the parachute because i see it can be compactly folded. And if there is a problem with how compact the parachute is folded regarding the deployment. Thanks a lot!
@AirCommandRockets2 жыл бұрын
The parachute material is a really light weight rip-stop nylon.
@aterxter34373 жыл бұрын
You say that you don't have to paint the nose cone, be careful, even a mate paint changes drastically the aerodynamics, for example, on business jets, a mate paint increase by the fuel consumption 6% (the figure is from an student in aeronautical engineering, in training at Dassault aviation)
@AirCommandRockets3 жыл бұрын
I agree where performance is important, a polished surface is a must. In this application, however, it is not so important. It's just a model rocket.
@Danish-l5t10 ай бұрын
hello sir my project related to it so will you share the dimension of all the thing which is required to this project
@AirCommandRockets10 ай бұрын
Sorry we don't have detailed dimension diagrams available for this project, but I am happy to measure specific things if you were interested.
@Danish-l5t10 ай бұрын
@@AirCommandRockets thanks for replying. we have completed our project and it goes very well and all parts work properly . your videos help alot so thanks
@YoutubeCclips3 жыл бұрын
would i be able to get the cad file?
@Turkey8196 ай бұрын
do you think you can give a stl file?
@AirCommandRockets6 ай бұрын
The STL files are available here: www.thingiverse.com/thing:5502347
@longvuongxuan1806 Жыл бұрын
sorry but can you tell me the name of this mechanism
@satyajitsahu42132 жыл бұрын
What was the tool , that's used to hold the fins in vertical position..
@AirCommandRockets2 жыл бұрын
That's just 4 aluminium L brackets bolted together with a small spacer in between that is the same width as the fins. You can change spacers when you have different sized fins.
@satyajitsahu42132 жыл бұрын
@@AirCommandRockets great idea , actually can I have a picture of that
@pierrepaul69983 жыл бұрын
How much did it cost to build those rockets?
@AirCommandRockets3 жыл бұрын
Materials alone not that much. Less than $100. The tooling, and development of the construction techniques ... quite a bit more.
@starstream41809 ай бұрын
Can you send me the 3d printing files and all the measurements for the body and fins
@AirCommandRockets9 ай бұрын
www.thingiverse.com/thing:5502347
@vincentwaterrocket24933 жыл бұрын
how many mm spray elephant 
@AirCommandRockets3 жыл бұрын
I am assuming you mean the size of the nozzle? ... 7mm
@desertweasel69653 жыл бұрын
You need to have 5:32 as your thumbnail for the video.
@Александр123-к2ж3 жыл бұрын
Hello! Could you share the files for printing the parachute system?
@SimeonNaydenv Жыл бұрын
which batteries do you use?
@AirCommandRockets Жыл бұрын
These ones from Hobby King hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-nano-tech-300mah-1s-45c-lipo-pack-w-jst-ph.html
@TheThumbsUpChannel3 жыл бұрын
do you guys have stl for download or purchase?
@AirCommandRockets3 жыл бұрын
Sorry, these files are not yet available for distribution. We still need to make some more changes before we release them out into the wild.
@Slankish1944 Жыл бұрын
where do i buy a servo timer i cant find them anywhere
@AirCommandRockets Жыл бұрын
These particular ones are no longer for sale.
@Slankish1944 Жыл бұрын
@@AirCommandRockets do you know if there is like an alternative
@AirCommandRockets Жыл бұрын
@@Slankish1944 You could try this: www.tindie.com/products/daninvents/rockit-flight-computer/
@R.Forbsey3 жыл бұрын
where did you get the servo motor and timer ?
@AirCommandRockets3 жыл бұрын
The servo is $5 from e-bay, and the timers we make ourselves, though pretty much any Arduino could do the same.
@bencrawshaw12273 жыл бұрын
Lol that's the same weight as my RC plane
@AirCommandRockets3 жыл бұрын
Does it go as fast? :)
@bencrawshaw12273 жыл бұрын
I haven't tested it yet I'm still waiting for one servo to arrive. To be fair most of the weight of My plane is the electronics. 3\4 electronic the rest balsa. It's my first build, before that I've only built gliders. I don't know how well it will fly because my motor is underpowered compared to what I originally envisaged.
@bencrawshaw12273 жыл бұрын
Well electronics and control linkages.
@পলিটেকনিকঅনলাইনস্কুল2 жыл бұрын
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@NeoJae3 жыл бұрын
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@Radosalo3 ай бұрын
George, your parachute deployment system is the best system I’ve ever seen! 3:41 If you can give me file with this parachute deployment system, please give me it🥹
@AirCommandRockets3 ай бұрын
The files are available here: www.thingiverse.com/thing:5502347
@Radosalo3 ай бұрын
@@AirCommandRockets Thank you!
@t4werfn131 Жыл бұрын
How did you connect the nose cone and payload bay. Did you just make the radius of the payload bay a little smaller?
@AirCommandRockets Жыл бұрын
Yes, there is a smaller diameter step in the payload bay to slide the nosecone over so the outside diameters are the same.
@Daniel-nj8mr2 жыл бұрын
Hey George can you post the stl form the system?
@ThienNguyen-mt6dy Жыл бұрын
Can you tell me where can I buy this timer and servo?
@AirCommandRockets Жыл бұрын
Sorry this servo timer is no longer for sale.
@ftmhaidar5181 Жыл бұрын
hi, any recommended website to buy the parachutes and drogue?
@AirCommandRockets Жыл бұрын
Depends on the size, the required loads and budget you have. For what size rocket?
@rybrosh_56 Жыл бұрын
Would this deployment mech work on a high powered engine based rocket?
@AirCommandRockets Жыл бұрын
Probably not directly as is, the servo horn here is quite weak and so you would need to re-engineer the locking mechanism. On a HPR rocket you typically have much larger forces, and larger parachutes with longer shock cords so you would need a bit more space in the nosecone. You would also need some kind of simple spring to help get the parachute and door to come out cleanly at higher air speeds.
@rybrosh_56 Жыл бұрын
@@AirCommandRockets thank you for the reply! That's how I redesigned it. I made the nosecone elyptical and big enough to fit the drouge chute then plan to mount the servo and horn on the inside of the nosecone so the entire mechanism is concealed. I plan to make a separate segment in the upper portion of the cover to attack a spring for releasing the cover, tho since it's ideally directly after apogee there shouldn't be much greater forces. I just don't know if it'll still work given that it won't have an ejection charge. (My first rocket btw)
@vijithasanoj53353 жыл бұрын
No one would take water rocket seriously like you Well done sir 👍👌👌
@J-Rod912 жыл бұрын
Man you gotta love our current technological advancements....... specifically 3D printing! AMAZING!!
@sharadthecurioustardigrade15333 жыл бұрын
That's impressive, almost finished rocket in just 2 videos, really cool
@ВодоСтарт2 жыл бұрын
Супер. Молодцы.
@stanisawgorczyca6460 Жыл бұрын
Can you recommend a servo timer? And what should I solder the g-switch to
@cavetradition73803 жыл бұрын
this man is going to get orbit with a water rocket at this point.
@carlitoskii7 ай бұрын
I love your amazing work! Could you upload the 3D model of the nosecone? Or where is It available? Thank you before hand ❤
@AirCommandRockets7 ай бұрын
Thanks! The full 3D model is available here: www.thingiverse.com/thing:5502347
@carlitoskii7 ай бұрын
@@AirCommandRocketsThank you very much for your quick reply. I have taken a look at the page you sent me, it has everything I was looking for except what is related to the parachute deployment system, there is no reference to the exact components, only a model with a tommy timmer, I have been able to find on the internet the servo motor and the altimeter but nothing about the servo timer and the batteries.
@AirCommandRockets7 ай бұрын
@@carlitoskiiThat is one limitation, the servo timers used in the design are unfortunately no longer for sale, but it should be possible to modify the design to match what ever controller you want to use. The batteries we used were: hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-nano-tech-300mah-1s-45c-lipo-pack-w-jst-ph.html One possible flight computer you may be able to use (provided you modify the bracket that holds the controller, or attach it differently in the nosecone) is this one: www.tindie.com/products/daninvents/rockit-flight-computer/
@roshantshrestha21883 жыл бұрын
can you just make a video on Arduino manufacturing and programming to deployed the parachute which can calculate the altitude on the screen