Summary of MODEL ROCKET LAUNCHER IS SO SERIOUS, IT HAS A BRIEFCASE
This article describes an ambitious model rocket launch controller built by [FastEddy59]. The device features a Thrust Vector Control (TVC) system for stabilization and includes security codes, a physical key, and a giant emergency stop button. Housed in a carbon fiber-wrapped acrylic briefcase, the controller utilizes an Arduino MEGA engine and an NRF24 LoRa module for transmission. It also incorporates a DHT11 temperature sensor to verify ideal launch conditions before flight.
Parts used in the Model Rocket Launcher:
- Arduino MEGA engine
- NRF24 LoRa module
- DHT11 temperature sensor
- Carbon fiber-wrapped acrylic hood
- Physical key
- Giant emergency stop button
- Hidden speaker
What could be more thrilling than launching a complex rocket that you built yourself? For starters, launching it with literally anything better than the stock ignition system would be a step in the right direction. How about a briefcase full of fantastically fun overkill?
[FastEddy59] is in the middle of building a model rocket complete with a Thrust Vector Control (TVC) system to help with stabilization. Much to our delight, he’s designed an equally ambitious controller to spice up the launch sequence with security codes and a physical key. And what’s a launch controller without a giant emergency stop button to shut down everything? Incomplete, if you ask us.
Under the carbon fiber-wrapped acrylic hood, there’s an Arduino MEGA engine and an NRF24 LoRa module for transmission to the rocket. There’s even a DHT11 temperature sensor to verify that launch conditions are ideal. It’s still a work in progress with plenty of features to come, like fancier labels and plenty of launch-appropriate sound files for the hidden speaker. There’s a lot to this case, and [FastEddy59]’s video brief is ready and waiting on the pad after the break.
[FastEddy59] plans to hold the first launch in a few months, and we sincerely hope he outfits the rocket with a camera.
Source: MODEL ROCKET LAUNCHER IS SO SERIOUS, IT HAS A BRIEFCASE
- What is the purpose of the Thrust Vector Control system?
The TVC system helps with stabilization during the rocket launch. - Can the launch controller be started without a physical key?
No, the controller requires a physical key as part of its security codes. - How does the user know if launch conditions are ideal?
A DHT11 temperature sensor verifies that launch conditions are ideal. - What material covers the hood of the controller?
The hood is wrapped in carbon fiber and made of acrylic. - Does the controller use wired or wireless transmission?
The controller uses an NRF24 LoRa module for transmission to the rocket. - What component serves as the giant emergency stop?
A giant emergency stop button is included to shut down everything. - What future feature is planned for the hidden speaker?
The plan includes adding plenty of launch-appropriate sound files.
