We are going to be expecting this video quality from now on - I'm sure your RUclips millions will cover it ;) Great to see you solved the parachute release issue!
Haha, we wish, it will be back to more regular shaky/blurry video production from me next time. :) We're glad the parachute deployment worked this time. Though we'll want to try other 3D printing materials as the PLA is a little brittle and we got a few cracks in it after landing. Nothing a bit of 5min epoxy couldn't fix.
Thanks Dan, I think it's because the rocket is very light, hit really soft ground, and had a brittle deployment mechanism with a soft parachute as a crumple zone.
Super! It's great to see passionate people. Although I am already a grandfather (I assume that we are the same age), you gave me an incentive to try to assemble a rocket model and show it to my grandson.
Cheers! This particular payload bay was designed for our timers, which we don't sell any more, so people will have to re-design the model to fit what ever electronics they want to use. I'm happy to provide any info I can on the timer. There are so many small Arduino compatible boards these days with plenty of code examples that it is quite easy to get a timer up and running that can control a servo.
Hi! Thanks for the update. I'm always happy to see a new video from you guys. One question: What is the 3mm Corriflute for? Isn't the rubber band enough?
It just makes sure that the rubber bands don't spread out and potentially pinch a part of the parachute or shock cord between them preventing the parachute from coming out.
Yeah, the camera doesn't record sound, so we record it separately on a sound recorder, and the clap makes it much easier to sync the sound later in post production.
Nice video, I'm finally early for once! I was so confused as to why the intro and outro looked so... good? Then the video camera part came 😅. Anyways, glad to see that you fixed the Nova lawndart issue. I hope none of the cars got damaged during the last landing 😬
Not to this rocket. This rocket was specifically designed for the mid-power launch site we have here in Sydney. It already flies up to the limited ceiling we have.
Haha.. When I saw the intro I was like - how much time did you spend figuring out your video setup - and how much did you spend? PIP looked nice, color grading nice. Great job! I do wish the red system look trended towards higher DOF (even though shallow is cool sometimes). I like to dial back that "pro" look a bit in a hobbyist setting with a bit of a deeper than standard depth of field.
Thanks, yeah this was really a one off. My son really just needed an excuse to practice lighting and camera setups, he then also did the colour grading for me. It will be back to more regular handy cam shots next time :)
I love it: Two rubber bands + corey flute = problem solved I've forgotten the most important ingredient: engineering thinking (I hope this is correct english)
Thanks. That ended up being the 4th iteration, we just wanted something really simple without extra components or fasteners and something that didn't require a whole lot of modelling redesign.
I was about to comment on the amazing quality upgrade of the shots in the shop, no wonder they looked like something from a professional documentary
Thanks, we had fun doing it. :)
I really liked the production in this video!! Great content as always
Much appreciated!
Very clever trick with the rubber bands. Not over or under engineered!
We are going to be expecting this video quality from now on - I'm sure your RUclips millions will cover it ;) Great to see you solved the parachute release issue!
Haha, we wish, it will be back to more regular shaky/blurry video production from me next time. :) We're glad the parachute deployment worked this time. Though we'll want to try other 3D printing materials as the PLA is a little brittle and we got a few cracks in it after landing. Nothing a bit of 5min epoxy couldn't fix.
I'm impressed to see that the pressure chamber survived two crashes and it is still holding. Hats off! :)
Thanks Dan, I think it's because the rocket is very light, hit really soft ground, and had a brittle deployment mechanism with a soft parachute as a crumple zone.
Super! It's great to see passionate people. Although I am already a grandfather (I assume that we are the same age), you gave me an incentive to try to assemble a rocket model and show it to my grandson.
Thanks, it's never too early or late to start building rockets. :)
Awesome thanks George!! I designed my own, but im definitely printing this one as well. Any more info on the electronic timer would be great 👍
Cheers! This particular payload bay was designed for our timers, which we don't sell any more, so people will have to re-design the model to fit what ever electronics they want to use. I'm happy to provide any info I can on the timer. There are so many small Arduino compatible boards these days with plenty of code examples that it is quite easy to get a timer up and running that can control a servo.
You're doing great R&D making more reliable WR Parachutes.
Love your work George..
Thanks Cran :)
Excellent project and tutorial. What servo timer are you utilizing?
We use these ones: www.aircommandrockets.com/servo_timer_V2_0.htm
awesome intro and of cause the behind the scenes at the end how this intro had been achieved.
thx
Cheers! :)
Hi!
Thanks for the update. I'm always happy to see a new video from you guys.
One question: What is the 3mm Corriflute for? Isn't the rubber band enough?
It just makes sure that the rubber bands don't spread out and potentially pinch a part of the parachute or shock cord between them preventing the parachute from coming out.
@@AirCommandRockets
Thanks!
I like you claping with your hand and the cam are rollin, great job as allways Greeting from Hungary
Yeah, the camera doesn't record sound, so we record it separately on a sound recorder, and the clap makes it much easier to sync the sound later in post production.
Nice video, I'm finally early for once! I was so confused as to why the intro and outro looked so... good? Then the video camera part came 😅. Anyways, glad to see that you fixed the Nova lawndart issue. I hope none of the cars got damaged during the last landing 😬
Thanks, the rocket landed between the cars thankfully on that last flight.
Thanks, George, very useful! Do you have any tips or links to the hatch opening servo control electronics?
Pretty much any of the small Arduino boards can be used these days to drive a servo.
Amazing design ! I'm currently working on a similar project for my studies and I'm wondering where you got this parachute?
The parachute is home made from a lightweight ripstop nylon with braided nylon shroud lines and shock cord.
Your videos always impress
Cheers!
Are you going to add stages to the rocket like side booster
Not to this rocket. This rocket was specifically designed for the mid-power launch site we have here in Sydney. It already flies up to the limited ceiling we have.
Nice George...
Thanks Dave. :)
Congratulations on solving the issue. Is the parachute covering door disposable?
No, the parachute door is normally attached to the shock cord. We attached it with really thin wire and the wire broke when the parachute deployed.
where is that launch place located?
Mullaley is located about 5 hours drive North West of Sydney. Near Gunnedah NSW.
@@AirCommandRockets thanks a lot😊
Haha.. When I saw the intro I was like - how much time did you spend figuring out your video setup - and how much did you spend? PIP looked nice, color grading nice. Great job! I do wish the red system look trended towards higher DOF (even though shallow is cool sometimes). I like to dial back that "pro" look a bit in a hobbyist setting with a bit of a deeper than standard depth of field.
Thanks, yeah this was really a one off. My son really just needed an excuse to practice lighting and camera setups, he then also did the colour grading for me. It will be back to more regular handy cam shots next time :)
How high can a Walter rocket get ? 🤔
depends on the rocket
Here is our world record flight to 3155 feet (961m) ruclips.net/video/OTArDzG2veg/видео.html
what is the mass of this rocket?
The whole rocket empty with everything is 400grams
@@AirCommandRockets for what pressure vessel volume?
@@federicoschirru3957 It's 3.04L
good fix !
Sorry, but can you help me. I need your team's background information to include them in my upcoming project. because I'm working on a similar project
I love it: Two rubber bands + corey flute = problem solved
I've forgotten the most important ingredient: engineering thinking (I hope this is correct english)
Thanks. That ended up being the 4th iteration, we just wanted something really simple without extra components or fasteners and something that didn't require a whole lot of modelling redesign.