Devlog 4: If I built my rocket using my CAD, it would nosedive straight into the ground…
Overview
Hey everybody! Rocket CAD is closing in on completion! I’m still missing some pretty important aerodynamic pieces, but I’ve been able to get some good work done that I’m here to tell you all about!
FlightScope
If you’re new here, this is the hardware side of my big summer project, FlightScope. You can find my work on the software side of FlightScope here: https://stardance.hackclub.com/projects/13462
What’s New
This week I made major progress on the rocket CAD.
The biggest improvement was on the FlightCore Avionics bay. The layout is much more finalized, as I’ve designed in for more stability and even added the power switch! Now I can actually turn this thing on, which is a nice step in the right direction
Beyond that, I’ve started fitting subassemblies together, getting a sense for packaging on the rocket. See some pictures of it at the bottom of the devlog :)
What’s Next
The biggest remaining task is designing the fins. Before I commit to a final shape, I’ll be running some simulations to find what allows for the best stability.
Conclusion
Thanks for making it this far!
If you’d like to follow along, check out the projects on GitHub or give me a follow!
FlightCore Repo: https://github.com/zombieking1555/FlightScope_FlightComputer
FlightScope Dashboard Repo: https://github.com/zombieking1555/FlightScope
Comments 2
Nice work dude! Looking great!
Thank you!
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