Here's my entry for the TRF Summer Build Off Contest which Scotty started after gauging interest on a different thread (links included).
I've had an idea for a rocket that spins (to help with stability*) which I've been wanting to try and the timing seems to coincide with the TRF Summer build off, so why not? Heck, who needs sleep? :wink:
I'm aiming on creating a rocket with specially/uniquely designed fins to impart spinning (or something like that). Plus it will be modular!
*Note: rocket doesn't rely solely on spinning for stability...fins are present as well. I'm looking for spinning fins to help add additional stability for straight flight.
Updates with click links:
6/3/16 (Post #23): Mini Spiral prototype (SSC) complete
6/4/16 (Post #26): First launch of mini prototype with video!
6/11/16 (Post #62): Mini Spin Fin prototype V2 (SF2 has room between fins for rod) complete and video of launch!
6/12/16 (Post #67): 18mm SF2 complete
6/18/16 (Post #72-75): Counter-rotating fins tested on Mini SF2 as well as 18mm launches of SSC & SF2 with video!
6/19/16 (Post #91): Plastic fin can prototype built
6/20/16 (Post #92): 29mm bt w/ 38mm fin can Bearing Spin test - with video!
6/21/16 (Post #93+): Pun Wars!
7/2/16 (Post #195): 18mm versions painted with rotation recognition patterns
7/3/16 (Post #201): Launched 13mm and 18mm versions at club w/photos and some video
7/6/16 (Post #229): Started on 29mm/38mm upscale
7/14/16 (Post #238): 29mm almost done, 38mm adapter started
8/7/16 (Post #262): 29mm maiden with straight fin can - with video (post 264)!
8/7/16 (Post #270): 29mm with spin can flight - with video!
Unfortunately I misunderstood the deadline and thought I had one more launch to test the 38mm version, but no worries...I'll be continuing this build and will finish the 38mm spin and spiral cans and eventually also have on-board video! This is one of the most rewarding rocket projects I've done and will likely continue to grow (thinking of making that "VTOL" for next year!), so I don't think this one would've really had an end in sight.
This build has grown well beyond my initial idea and I can't thank Scotty and the others enough for organizing and supporting this contest. Also much thanks to the other TRFers for their support and help! :clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:
I've had an idea for a rocket that spins (to help with stability*) which I've been wanting to try and the timing seems to coincide with the TRF Summer build off, so why not? Heck, who needs sleep? :wink:
I'm aiming on creating a rocket with specially/uniquely designed fins to impart spinning (or something like that). Plus it will be modular!
*Note: rocket doesn't rely solely on spinning for stability...fins are present as well. I'm looking for spinning fins to help add additional stability for straight flight.
Updates with click links:
6/3/16 (Post #23): Mini Spiral prototype (SSC) complete
6/4/16 (Post #26): First launch of mini prototype with video!
6/11/16 (Post #62): Mini Spin Fin prototype V2 (SF2 has room between fins for rod) complete and video of launch!
6/12/16 (Post #67): 18mm SF2 complete
6/18/16 (Post #72-75): Counter-rotating fins tested on Mini SF2 as well as 18mm launches of SSC & SF2 with video!
6/19/16 (Post #91): Plastic fin can prototype built
6/20/16 (Post #92): 29mm bt w/ 38mm fin can Bearing Spin test - with video!
6/21/16 (Post #93+): Pun Wars!
7/2/16 (Post #195): 18mm versions painted with rotation recognition patterns
7/3/16 (Post #201): Launched 13mm and 18mm versions at club w/photos and some video
7/6/16 (Post #229): Started on 29mm/38mm upscale
7/14/16 (Post #238): 29mm almost done, 38mm adapter started
8/7/16 (Post #262): 29mm maiden with straight fin can - with video (post 264)!
8/7/16 (Post #270): 29mm with spin can flight - with video!
Unfortunately I misunderstood the deadline and thought I had one more launch to test the 38mm version, but no worries...I'll be continuing this build and will finish the 38mm spin and spiral cans and eventually also have on-board video! This is one of the most rewarding rocket projects I've done and will likely continue to grow (thinking of making that "VTOL" for next year!), so I don't think this one would've really had an end in sight.
This build has grown well beyond my initial idea and I can't thank Scotty and the others enough for organizing and supporting this contest. Also much thanks to the other TRFers for their support and help! :clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:
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