Designing the alternative to fireworks

[@peterxyz3541]

Bladerunner poster👍🏼. 6 trillion dollar man reference 😂. Blowing up family & family surviving fireworks👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼. British voice ‘Night Rockets’👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼. I’m subbing!!!!!!! British voice ‘Flying Tampon’ bonus👍🏼

[@Nerdtronic]

Best comment ever 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 !!!

[@sakelaine2953]

4:12 lol fantastic punchline, amazing delivery

[@Oferb553]

You can add a small piezoelectric speaker to it, detect the launch with the accelerometer, and play some cool rocket sound!

[@Nerdtronic]

Great idea.

[@Floating.Point.]

I don’t even have an XBOX nor I plan on getting one anytime soon but I’d love to watch the hacking process of the controller! Haha I’m still watching the current video but I had to comment… cheers and happy new year! Edit: **night rockaaaaaatz**

[@irkedoff]

Count me in on the hack.

[@markferrick10]

Very kool. Looks like the kids really enjoyed it.

[@Nerdtronic]

Thanks.. yeah they're pretty fun.

[@dah4x]

Amazing project. The voiceovers and the rule of three's in the "flying tampons" bit was funny af

[@Nerdtronic]

Thanks! Not many people appreciated it according the to view count.

[@paulrector3299]

I'd love the files! Maybe a future hack, make the props spin, helicopter style, on the way back to Earth for a longer duration light display

[@Nerdtronic]

I'll be posting the files soon. Been a busy week. They do helicopter down. One of the ideas for a future version is to have the wings folded back for the flight up to reduce air resistance and go higher, and have a small actuator to pull the props out for the flight down. The biggest reason they break (I've broken all of them now) is that the wings tear and then don’t work on the way down and it drops like a rock.

[@djkrztoff]

@@Nerdtronic did the files ever get posted somewhere?

[@Nerdtronic]

@@djkrztoff I just posted them on pateron for free. Yu don't have to sub me there to download them: www.patreon.com/posts/night-rockts-stl-85955163

[@thinkdunson]

combining two of my favorite things, 3d printing and microcontrollers. and what guy doesn't like rockets; even simulated ones.

[@Nerdtronic]

Ok.. how many of you got the Six Million Dollar Man reference?

[@Nerdtronic]

So no one 🤣😂

[@petermuller608]

Nope, what's six million dollar man? ^^

[@יובלהרמן-ח2ד]

0:58 that's cause I wasn't watching yet🤖

[@alchemistTi]

I don’t even own an Xbox but I want more of your content as it’s always SO GOOD!

[@Nerdtronic]

Wow thanks!

[@AetherXIV]

you balance technical with fun really well. subbed

[@critical_always]

For power users... Put a steel ball in the nose and replace wings with parachute. A cool mode would be strobe. I am also reminded by another youtuber who made super capacitor powered prop rockets. Loads of possibilities for a fun toy.

[@Nerdtronic]

I've seen that video. His has A LOT more views than mine.

[@critical_always]

@@Nerdtronic You get there. I was just thinking when watching. It needs more hang-time. But that would put it out of reach for kids.

[@jimmysgameclips]

Astounding maker skills, what a redesign!

[@Nerdtronic]

Very kind. Thanks for watching!

[@RobertTolone]

Great video! That resin looks really interesting for lots of different projects.

[@Nerdtronic]

Thanks Robert. Yeah it's interesting stuff. It's pretty soft. Then as it cures it toughens up and hardens.

[@facenameple4604]

Two best KZbinrs right here. You and Nerdtronic are both amazing.

[@Nerdtronic]

@@facenameple4604 Wow thanks Facena!

[@RobertTolone]

@@facenameple4604 Thanks Facena!

[@bisrattegegn1686]

Love your videos, instant subscribe, I loved the robot that did the painting; first channel I found that is equal in quality to "stuff made here", can't wait to see what you build next

[@Nerdtronic]

Thanks. Shane is a real engineer though. I’m just making it up as I go along.

[@bisrattegegn1686]

@@Nerdtronic I'm an electrical engineer by training and a software engineer by profession and I still can't build that painting robot, really what I admire in you is your competence, Shane is just amazing, but I don't think the gap between the two of you is large. Anyway, I appreciate the reply and eager to see what you build next (if you do)

[@Nerdtronic]

Wow that’s a real compliment. Thanks!

[@silas2radich267]

you must be the best father ... keep up the good work I’m subbing!!!!

[@Nerdtronic]

Wow thanks!

[@overdoers3966]

You could use your laser cutter to score the fold lines. Also it seems like you need to make the launcher better too!

[@frodoax]

Have you considered using a styrofoam nose cone to absorb impact on touchdown?

[@toxaq]

This is the comment I was looking for. Hot glue gun and two seconds of cutting to save all of it.

[@novicemak]

Great video!! I love seeing functional resin projects that use tough/flexible resins. I have an MK3S and recently got a Saturn, and flexible prints are exciting on both machines. Would also love to see a video on your Xbox controller mod - I'm interested in tiny electronics and how to incorporate them in DIY projects :)

[@Nerdtronic]

Thanks! I’m no electrical engineer but can hack something together ok. I’ll try to get that video out later this year.

[@epicthief]

Crazy projects, can't wait to see more

[@Nerdtronic]

Thanks. More are coming.

[@andrewwatts1997]

If everyone could use these instead of fireworks, the world would be a better place !

[@petermuller608]

Cool Project!

[@Nerdtronic]

Thanks!

[@anon_y_mousse]

I don't know if anyone else said it, but I will, I'd love to see a video on controller mods. If you're taking suggestions, I'd love to see you 3D print a shell and make all the internals for a custom controller.

[@toddjudd9552]

Just found your channel, such quality video production! Good work.

[@joshualopez9259]

Amazing stuff man, everyone can tell this channel will have a few million just like all the other just as amazing channels have.

[@Nerdtronic]

Thanks. From your lips man!

[@jonathanpepper9743]

Awesome project and such a professional video! You've outdone yourself this time. The circuit animations are awesome too!

[@Nerdtronic]

Thanks! Yeah it was fun to make.

[@jessienewman3879]

Really cool!

[@Nerdtronic]

Thanks!

[@PortalFPV]

I love those things. #1 item we always bring camping. Never thought to make my own. I wonder how a more vellum plastic would work for the wings

[@Nerdtronic]

The velum I found wasn’t thick enough. Too floppy. I tried Mylar paper but the laser wouldn’t cut it. It just melted and then fused back together. Even the photo paper was getting melty by the laser and would stick to the board underneath.

[@PortalFPV]

@@Nerdtronic good to know. Thanx

[@vacsimile]

Awesome job man!!

[@Nerdtronic]

Thanks! - Now tell 100k of your friends. 😂

[@barrettvelker198]

Now all it needs is a screamer speaker

[@Nerdtronic]

The generic ones do whistle when they fly up. I tried to engineer mine to but that would need a lot more R&D.

[@antonioconeglian7471]

The process IS everything 👍👍

[@Nerdtronic]

Thanks for watching!

[@Thevisualisationman]

Best dad award goes to you

[@Nerdtronic]

Ahh thanks!

[@WhamBamSystems]

very cool project, and well explained!

[@Nerdtronic]

Thanks! And thanks for being a supporter of the channel.

[@DjPelland]

This is a great project but even better video

[@Nerdtronic]

Wow thanks!

[@brianmiller1149]

Cool project!

[@Nerdtronic]

Thanks!

[@jameshodgson1609]

I love these and so tough. They would probably last forever if they landed on grass.

[@ale6242]

Awesome! This is a great little project! :)

[@Nerdtronic]

Thank you! 😊

[@factudocs]

Looks like the wings are a problem when climbing up. What about a V.2 with printed wings that are deployed only when the rocket is falling?

[@Nerdtronic]

It's a good idea. I did think about it.

[@ginnypetrilla4687]

That’s so freakin cool!

[@Nerdtronic]

Thanks!

[@vincentrauber1146]

amazing redesign keep it up

[@Nerdtronic]

Thanks, will do! My next video is a huge robot I've been working on for 6 months. So keep tuned for that. Prob a month out though.

[@barthanes1]

Cut the wings from a polymer sheet, and they should be much tougher than paper.

[@MidnightMaker]

Amazing project! I would love to have the file(s). Looked everywhere. Please advise.

[@Nerdtronic]

I’ll try to post them somewhere later this week.

[@MonkeyWithAWrench]

Now you need an air cannon to launch them!

[@Dorian803]

I'mma need that controller hack video

[@FifthPinned]

The X Box controller mod peaked my interest! Please share!

[@Nerdtronic]

+1 for that video. Thanks!

[@fntsmn]

Really cool project! Maybe adding a really flexible/soft tip could help even more.

[@Nerdtronic]

Thanks. The tip is printed as a seperate piece. So that is possible. I considered making the tip out of resione. But honeslty what makes them break is falling too fast because the wings get broken.

[@maverickstclare3756]

now we need to see them with slightly better wings and dropped from a high building / bridge / crop duster

[@Nerdtronic]

Or tossed out of a helicopter like turkeys on Thanksgiving.

[@ffoeg]

@@Nerdtronic how many got THAT reference? 🤣

[@andyb7754]

Very nice and very interesting, thank you.

[@Nerdtronic]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gavinvandam3469]

What about a TPU nose cone?

[@Nerdtronic]

I have a rubber resin that would also work.

[@imwacc0834]

I know I'm late to the party, but if you glue a foam ear plug to the tip, it would probably last longer.

[@brianfoster7064]

Need heavy duty slingshot and larger wings!

[@EastwoodFabrication]

when i print with tough i didnt have that issue at all. interesting.

[@Nerdtronic]

Did have the flexing? Depends on how thick the wall is. These are purposely printed thin to be light weight.

[@2iinfinite]

The algorithm has been doing you and me dirty, how am i just hearing about your channel.

[@Nerdtronic]

I'm a late bloomer I guess. I loved this video and still feel it's one of my best videso, but youtube did not care for it. No love.

[@marckerger]

how about adding an accelerometer function to flash ( or do something) at the highest point .

[@Nerdtronic]

It sort of does because the acceleration changes at that point. So it turns white for a second. It’s weird because the accelerometer doesn’t give you speed but changes in speed. So you could probably track speed from that mathematically from that. But also it’s hard to see changes in the light 150 feet up. I do have an idea of what to do with 2.0 though. I could have the wings be folded in on the up flight so it’ll go higher. Then fold out when it reaches the highest point.

[@marckerger]

@@Nerdtronic you could also calculate height and speed based on time of acceleration etc

[@XavierDallyADF]

Great!!!

[@jasonthomashorn4794]

Yes +1 to the controller hack

[@Nerdtronic]

Seems to be a trend

[@jeffreynichols]

19 modes. Because anything worth doing is worth overdoing. LoL

[@Nerdtronic]

Absolutely! Thanks for the watch.

[@FriendshipLights]

Haha, this is awesome

[@Nerdtronic]

Thanks friend.

[@EqualOpportunityDestoroya]

1/4 black sent me here.

[@Nerdtronic]

Cool! uhh..I actually don't know what that means. 🤣

[@wktodd]

They look fun8-) I wonder if additional weight at the tips of the wings would make them deploy later and wider on decent, giving a longer flight?

[@Nerdtronic]

Probably. I reduced the weight of these after my first version of them. From about 18 grams down to 12. More weight in the tip would probably work.

[@fleacircus4408]

Would love to see a video on the xbox controller hack!

[@Justaguytriestoexist]

Well, I can't lie. KZbin algorithm works well. Look where it got me.

[@Nerdtronic]

Haha thanks for watching!

[@fragmentrecord2785]

Release the kranken

[@Nerdtronic]

I'll work on publishing the plans. They could use some modifications before going public. The way that the buttons are held in place isn't the best.

[@portobellomushroom5764]

I'm really interested to see the xbox controller hack, it sounds neat!

[@jabjab12]

Little bitsss

[@2iinfinite]

You’re supposed to catch them…

[@Nerdtronic]

Ha! It's harder than it looks.

[@JoePelusoMedia]

Heck yeah to the Xbox controller hack!!

[@charliezimmel8540]

i would love to see the xbox controller back as a video

[@Nerdtronic]

I'll keep it in mind. It'll be a few months. I have a bunch of other projects on deck.

[@kraken3793]

Nah, i like flying tampons better. just has a ring to it.

[@Nerdtronic]

I bet if I put Flying Tampons on the thumbnail instead of "Night Rockets" it would get a lot moew views. 😂🤣

[@cidadaoPPT]

Video about the Xbox controller, please 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Nerdtronic]

I need to redo that xbox project anyway. My controller hack stopped working recently.

[@aes602]

I'd like to see what the Xbox controller hack was all about.

[@Nerdtronic]

I did it to perform a specific task. To help farm cash in GTA. It keeps the player alive by rotating the view and randomly pausing the rotation.

[@lonnieschulz4726]

Show us the Xbox controller hack.

[@Nerdtronic]

Will do. It's to keep my GTA character awake for farming cash. It'll prob be 2-3 months. I have a bunch of other videos on deck. So make sure to sub and hit the bell so you'll be notified. 😁

[@cleverly9575]

Xbox video sounds fun :)

[@Nerdtronic]

Thanks.. noted. Will add it to the queue.

[@Danny.._]

xbox controller hack video please!

[@fab_5356]

please make xbox video

[@Nerdtronic]

I'll think about it. If I do patreon or memberships this would be good content for that.

[@jorgechavez9297]

Xboxxxxx

[@Nerdtronic]

Yeah I'm seeing that people want this but I'm not sure how to make a 15 min video out of it. I'll continue to give it some thought.

[@ripF5C]

We all still want that xbox controller mod video!!!

[@Nerdtronic]

I’ll have to make a new one since the Xbox controller changed. Mine was for the previous version of the controller. I’ll see if I can make it happen.

[@ripF5C]

@@Nerdtronic I appreciate that! I'll keep an eye out! Love your vids!

[@Fatpumpumlovah2]

HACK XBOX CONTROLLERRRRRRR