After wanting to build an ARCAS for the longest time, I discovered that the random tube I have laying around is perfect for a half (ish, I'm not targeting perfection) scale ARCAS. It will be motor eject for the time being, however once motors become more available here in Aus I may convert it to DD for some spicier flights.
Some sources of info (for those interested):
https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/19700020646/downloads/19700020646.pdf
https://www.jcrocket.com/boosted-arcas.shtml#history
The av-bay and nosecone have already been 3D printed from PETG, though I would love to start making things from ASA, though some printer upgrades would be needed first.
For electronics, I'm running an Eggtimer Quantum (data-logging only here), Cris makes great stuff and I would highly recommend checking it out (if you're like me and love assembling tiny, fiddly things).
Up next will be cutting the fins, centering rings and bulkheads from 3mm ply on my universities laser cutter, hopefully tomorrow if all goes to plan.
Some sources of info (for those interested):
https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/19700020646/downloads/19700020646.pdf
https://www.jcrocket.com/boosted-arcas.shtml#history
The av-bay and nosecone have already been 3D printed from PETG, though I would love to start making things from ASA, though some printer upgrades would be needed first.
For electronics, I'm running an Eggtimer Quantum (data-logging only here), Cris makes great stuff and I would highly recommend checking it out (if you're like me and love assembling tiny, fiddly things).
Up next will be cutting the fins, centering rings and bulkheads from 3mm ply on my universities laser cutter, hopefully tomorrow if all goes to plan.