Hi all! Back in December 2023 I got my L1 on a Binder Design Excel 54 mm version. I meticulously designed the rocket on Open Rocket yet still am having some issues. I am trying to match my sim down to the actual launch I had back in December and make it so that the rocket’s delay is actually proper this time.
Back in December; the rocket zippered as a result of a long delay. In my sim, it seemed like 7-8 sec delay would be optimal. However, when launched the rocket seemed to reach apogee around 4-5 seconds. This launch used an H100, with a 54-38 mm adapter.
I will attach a video of the launch from December as well as a photo of it on the pad to give you some idea of the length of this rail guide which it launched off of. I hope to launch this rocket again at FAR, but would not like to make the same mistake
I have changed my sim to accommodate for the short rail guide, yet I am still coming up with the same issue on the delay and apogee height. I’ll attach the OR File as well.
Back in December; the rocket zippered as a result of a long delay. In my sim, it seemed like 7-8 sec delay would be optimal. However, when launched the rocket seemed to reach apogee around 4-5 seconds. This launch used an H100, with a 54-38 mm adapter.
I will attach a video of the launch from December as well as a photo of it on the pad to give you some idea of the length of this rail guide which it launched off of. I hope to launch this rocket again at FAR, but would not like to make the same mistake
I have changed my sim to accommodate for the short rail guide, yet I am still coming up with the same issue on the delay and apogee height. I’ll attach the OR File as well.