Tim, the only changes I made when compared to your build was I had some brass tubing that was just the right diameter so I did not do the paper straw and I have ordered a Giant leap slim line threaded motor retainer for positive retention. This is a great build and I really enjoyed watching on how you did it. On your videos in general I like that you don't edit out the little oops moments. It lets me know that I am not the only one out there making little mistakes along the way!
thank you for this....I have been wanting to build a 2 stage composite motor rocket for a while, but was intimidated by the complexity of it.....It's great now to see how it's done.....I see me buying this kit in the near future.
I've been wanting to do a 2-stage rocket too. This kit has been sitting in my build pile for over 6 months. One of the reasons it did wait so long is the "complexity." I didn't want to sell a kit to customers that they would have to figure out on their own. In the end, I had to redesign someone else's product to make it work. But I'm happy to hear you have more confidence now, as that was my real goal.
I don't quite understand. It seems like a lot of very tricky work to get the e-bay located where you have it. Couldn't you just run a thin brass tube up near the coupler and use that as the e-bay? It's only about a foot further and would be so much easier to build, plus it would help keep the CG forward. Am I missing something?
Why not make the upper stage dual deployment. No need for ducting the ejection charge. I like the idea of the tube. I think there are 1/4 metal tubes at hardware stores.
You can do it any way you like. This was my project and how I wanted it done. You may pick up some answers to your "why not" questions by watching the video too.
Never flew a 2 stage I was wondering using a loc expediter 4inch as booster and a 3 inch sand hawk. This build guide is GOLD.
Tim, the only changes I made when compared to your build was I had some brass tubing that was just the right diameter so I did not do the paper straw and I have ordered a Giant leap slim line threaded motor retainer for positive retention. This is a great build and I really enjoyed watching on how you did it. On your videos in general I like that you don't edit out the little oops moments. It lets me know that I am not the only one out there making little mistakes along the way!
Glad you enjoyed it. I could have used a tube, but I didn't want to force people to buy one. But if you wanted to get one yourself, I'm all for that.
thank you for this....I have been wanting to build a 2 stage composite motor rocket for a while, but was intimidated by the complexity of it.....It's great now to see how it's done.....I see me buying this kit in the near future.
I've been wanting to do a 2-stage rocket too. This kit has been sitting in my build pile for over 6 months. One of the reasons it did wait so long is the "complexity." I didn't want to sell a kit to customers that they would have to figure out on their own. In the end, I had to redesign someone else's product to make it work. But I'm happy to hear you have more confidence now, as that was my real goal.
Where can I buy electronics.
Jeeze... go to our website. We do not do customer correspondence on youtube.
www.apogeerockets.com/Electronics_Payloads/Staging
I don't quite understand. It seems like a lot of very tricky work to get the e-bay located where you have it. Couldn't you just run a thin brass tube up near the coupler and use that as the e-bay? It's only about a foot further and would be so much easier to build, plus it would help keep the CG forward. Am I missing something?
I think if you watch the entire series, all your questions will be answered.
Why not make the upper stage dual deployment. No need for ducting the ejection charge. I like the idea of the tube. I think there are 1/4 metal tubes at hardware stores.
You can do it any way you like. This was my project and how I wanted it done. You may pick up some answers to your "why not" questions by watching the video too.
About how small a diameter tube can you fit an e-bay into?
Very very small. The limiting factor is how big your electronics are. And electronics just keep getting smaller and smaller (as you know).
Which CAD programme are you using to design this stuff? It's looking good, Im using open rocket... From india
That software was Fusion360. But we use RockSim for simulations.
@@apogeerockets do you have any video on Composites solid rocket engine. If have pls share the link
@@NaveenSharma39 We don't have any videos on making rocket motors. Sorry. I can't help you.