Build Overview of DIY 5 Volt Solar Panel and 6 Volt Supercapacitor Hobby Rocket Ignition Device and Rocket Launch at End
Note: Forgot to mention in video to make sure the supercapacitor polarity is correct during install. Minus sign is ground connection. Positive lead is longer lead/leg.
@4:23 rocket launch starts
Design is free and open source.
CAD models to be uploaded here and some already exist for a few parts:
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Save $$ and possibly 3D print CAD files for some parts (links to some parts at bottom of description).
Links to parts and tools:
Parts:
Rust-Oleum 279175 Camouflage 2X Ultra Cover Spray Paint, 12 oz, Deep Forest Green
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Waterproof Electrical Junction Box IP67 ABS Plastic Enclosure with Hinged Cover with Mounting Plate, Wall Brackets, Cable Glands (Clear, 10.2"x6.3"x3.9")
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Cable Gland Waterproof Adjustable 3-13mm Cable Connectors PG7 PG9 PG11 PG13.5 PG16
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5V/500mAh Solar Panel (130mm x 150mm)
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18 Gauge 2 Core Wire Solid Single Strand PVC Red & Black Wire Tinned Copper Cable Insulated Single Strand
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65Pcs Lever Wire Connectors Kit with Bases & Screws, Compact Splicing Wire Connectors Push-in, Inline Electrical Connectors Assortment Pack, for Quick Connect 28-12 AWG
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Chanzon SR560 (SB560) Schottky Barrier Rectifier Diodes 5A 60V DO-201AD
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6V, 5F Supercapacitors (several options):
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10 AWG Inline Fuse Holder with 40 AMP ATC Blade Fuses
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12 -10 AWG Tab Female Fully-Insulated Disconnect, Yellow (10-Pack)
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12V, 20A LED Lighted Toggle Switch
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10 Gauge (~2.59 mm wire diameter) wire:
(I ordered about 11 meters worth of wire)
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Alligator clips
Metal Alligator Clips
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Metal Alligator Clips with Plastic Hands
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Rocket Parts:
Estes C6-5 Model Rocket Engine
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Estes 2274 Recovery Wadding
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Estes 1491 Taser Rocket Launch Set,Brown/A
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Tools:
13mm High Speed Steel 6542 Drill Bit with 10mm Shank
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(For rocker switch)
15mm High Speed Steel 4341 Drill Bit with 10mm Shank
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16mm High Speed Steel 4341 Drill Bit with 10mm Shank
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18.5mm High Speed Steel 4341 Drill Bit with 10mm Shank
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Klein Tools 11063W Wire Cutter / Wire Stripper, Heavy Duty Automatic Wire Stripper Tool for 8-20 AWG Solid and 10-22 AWG Stranded Electrical Wire, Blue/Black
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RWIN VISE-GRIP Wire Stripper, Cuts 10-24 AWG,
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Klein Tools 3005CR Wire Crimper Tool, Ratcheting Insulated Terminal Crimper for 10 to 22 AWG Wire
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Dremel 2000-01 VersaTip Precision Butane Torch Portable Micro Torch Mini Welder
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Parts for tools:
Lead free solder
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Helping hands for soldering
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Optional Tools:
Bluetooth Multimeter Digital Tester Auto-ranging
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Jolly Logic AltimeterTwo
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CAD models for some parts:
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