Post by higgsbosonman on Oct 29, 2012 1:34:35 GMT 1
Okay. Lets stop using fuses, please. maybe remote ignition of the motor through a servo and relay mechanism?
Also, in the video, the plane nearly clapped it's wings together during the airstart. not that that's bad, but how about something like this?
www.apogeerockets.com/Rocket_Motors/Apogee_Medalist/29mm_Motors/Apogee_Medalist_Motor_F10-4_1pk
it has a low maximum thrust (for an F motor), so you wouldn't disintegrate, but it will burn for eight seconds and it puts off a decent 20 newtons of thrust (around 5 lbs). Estes engines have about that for a peak, but they only burn for 1-2 seconds.
only problem is it take a 12 volt ignition system for this motor to start. 8 AA batteries seems sort of heavy, and you'll destroy a LIPO with the igniters, as it's pretty much a short circuit.
Good luck! this has a lot of potential...
Also, in the video, the plane nearly clapped it's wings together during the airstart. not that that's bad, but how about something like this?
www.apogeerockets.com/Rocket_Motors/Apogee_Medalist/29mm_Motors/Apogee_Medalist_Motor_F10-4_1pk
it has a low maximum thrust (for an F motor), so you wouldn't disintegrate, but it will burn for eight seconds and it puts off a decent 20 newtons of thrust (around 5 lbs). Estes engines have about that for a peak, but they only burn for 1-2 seconds.
only problem is it take a 12 volt ignition system for this motor to start. 8 AA batteries seems sort of heavy, and you'll destroy a LIPO with the igniters, as it's pretty much a short circuit.
Good luck! this has a lot of potential...
