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ANNOUNCEMENT: OpenRocket 24. 12 beta 1 is now available for download The OpenRocket team is pleased to release the first public beta for OpenRocket 24 12 Standard caveats for beta releases apply: we have no known outstanding bugs, but once it gets wider usage issues may crop up, which will be fixed for the final release In the meantime, please give it a spin
Best Radio Module for Telemetry? - Rocketry Forum I have found several projects on long-range communication and other rocket telemetry systems They all use different radio transmitters and receivers and I would like some guidance on which one is ideal for my specific application I don't plan on flying over 3000 ft so I don't need super long-range communication
Streamer Sizing | Rocketry Forum - Model Rocketry Forums I'm trying to design a LPR rocket, and I want to use a streamer for recovery, as it may go quite high What is a good descent speed under a streamer? I've picked some common sizes and materials in OR, and I was surprised at how high some of the speeds were
Alternatives to Rocketpoxy? - Rocketry Forum What are your recommendations for an alternative epoxy in lieu of Rocketpoxy? I've just been using all-purpose epoxies from Home Depot like those made by Loctite or J-B weld
Caliber and stability | Rocketry Forum - Model Rocketry Forums So if my rocket has a 2 35 caliber, which according to OR basic rocket design documentation is over stable, does this mean 0 02 inches from CG to CP? " Ensure at least 1 0 airframe caliber of separation between the (forward) center of mass and (aft) center of pressure This is a rule of thumb, not a hard-and-fast stability solution "
Help with Servos for Rocketry Applications I don't have previous experience using small servos I'm learning and gaining an appreciation of what they can do I have two major applications The first is small control surfaces on a HP rocket The second is servos on a TVC gimbal mount for a low to mid-power rocket, up to 38 mm
RC rocket glider | Rocketry Forum - Model Rocketry Forums I am looking for an RC rocket powered glider plan I remember them being launched from a rail type platform It should be big enough to house a small receiver, battery, and esc A friend of mine, the late great, George Gassaway, built them back in the day Any help would be greatly appreciated
Where to Launch, Locally? - Rocketry Forum How do I find a local launch site for low-powered rockets for ~100-500 feet? Think Estes starter rockets on A and B class motors Up here in NY Dutchess County, I am finding it extremely difficult to obtain permission from anyone Schools, parking lots, etc The nearest local NAR club that