The recent Martian film inspired me to try building a lander.
The lander separates from the rocket at apogee. The legs then fold out and a parachute is released.
The lander separates from the rocket at apogee. The legs then fold out and a parachute is released.
The rocket comes down on its own parachute and
lands on independent suspension (elastic bands).
Tomy timers and elastic bands control all actions. The lander releaase is controlled by inertia. Thanks to George from Aircommand for that idea.
Tomy timers and elastic bands control all actions. The lander releaase is controlled by inertia. Thanks to George from Aircommand for that idea.
Pics attached are prototypes. Legs that where made of balsa broke, so made from lightweight ply.
Chance of success: <3
Intend to launch early November (cancelled - now January).
Chance of success: <3
Intend to launch early November (cancelled - now January).
Crash results and damage report will be posted on Youtube.
cheers
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