High Pressure Launcher for water rockets

[@teamlucrockets]

In fact....this is just a simple but verry efficient and well-developed launch system. Well done George.

[@AirCommandRockets]

Thanks +teamlucrockets. We've been happy with how it has been handling the pressures. We believe it could be scaled up even further for much higher pressures, and for larger nozzles, and still use the same servo motor.

[@chrisdecke5619]

This is a great launcher and you can see the precision,detail and engineering that has gone into making this machine. I like how three persons were used in your video loading the rocket which is fine if there are more than one person., however what happens if there is only one person could the rocket be loaded first and then water added which i am assuming was the reason for three person to load the rocket.

[@AirCommandRockets]

Yes, this is possible. A number of people have made launchers that fill the rocket with water after it is on the pad.

[@17hmr243]

nice build

[@biggles1024]

Your work just gets better and better. :)

[@lukea548]

That is very nice work George.. One day I will build a water rocket myself , no longer do I think water rockets are just over pressurised coke bottles... maybe we could market them to farmers for crop dusting :D

[@AirCommandRockets]

Thanks +Luke Alchin. Perhaps farmers or fire fighters :)

[@flamekey4295]

can you also make a video about how to pressurise and keep the pressure in until launch? it's still really fun

[@AirCommandRockets]

All of our rockets hold the pressure until launch. These are not stomp rockets.

[@856Dropout]

I understand the thought process of trying Oobleck. Your looking for more density. Have you tried salt water or sugar water or a combination of both. I don't know if water can only absorb so much before saturation of a single thing and more absorption of another ingredient.

[@AirCommandRockets]

+MrYogibtp No, the intention of Oobleck wasn't to try a denser liquid. We tried it because we've had requests to see what happens. :) Higher density liquids don't necessarily perform better. Here is an experiment we did recently looking at exactly that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKaWo3yfhd6SZ5o

[@RobertSzasz]

Is there any reason to add a safety pin behind the second lever? And could you widen the slot at the bottom of the launch rail so you can remove the temporary rail lugs fro near the bottom instead of having to stretch?

[@AirCommandRockets]

Thanks for you suggestions +Robert Szasz. The safety pin is a possibility, though in practice we haven't had an issue of the secondary lever releasing the primary one while handling the rocket. If the primary lever should get released while handling its no big deal as it is not under pressure. Having a wider slot near the bottom for the rail buttons is a good idea. :)

[@MrMastrTroll]

Very cool, but when will be next rocket launch?

[@AirCommandRockets]

+MrMastrTroll Later on this year.

[@RaketfuedrocketsDeutschland]

Awesome stuff, it's amazing to see the precision of your launcher. :)Keep up the great work!

[@AirCommandRockets]

+RaketfuedRockets Thanks Julian. :) We'll be putting the launcher to work again soon. ;)

[@veterinariocarbonell]

Fantástico!!!!. Es un gusto ver cada vez creaciones nuevas y mejoras tras mejoras..... No llegarán a Marte pero se pone interesante este hobby...

[@rocketpartsbavaria2237]

Good System (We're flying with the FBL System )

[@Basrockets]

Thanks for this video! Looks really good and professional.

[@AirCommandRockets]

Thank you +Basrockets. :)

[@rrahi3906]

how much budget and time is required.who is eligible to do this project.can you give me the list of required tools....and parts

[@AirCommandRockets]

+Rizwan Ahmad 1. Without the electronics the cost of this launcher isn't very much as you can just use a mechanical trigger as shown in the video. You are looking at perhaps $20-$30 of materials. Closer to $100 all up if you include the electronics. 2. Time it took is a couple of weekends. 3. Anyone can build it. 4. No special tools required other than a lathe. 5. Sorry don't have a parts list as this was made with components we already had in the workshop.

[@MrBellda]

Very nice mate....

[@AirCommandRockets]

Cheers Dave! :)

[@vishnujaiswal1333]

how magnum is come out

[@AirCommandRockets]

Out of the capture tube?

[@RichformO4]

interesting and very effective tech =D

[@michaelwni]

very cool

[@AirCommandRockets]

+michaelwni Cheers Michael. :)

[@junkyardjedi7706]

use beer ìnstead of water and achieve greater altitudes!

[@waterrocketsberlin8874]

Great

[@pianoyong]

cool，不明覺厲