LaRF (Laser Rocket Finder)
We have successfully tested a simple laser device for helping to find lost rockets in tall grass. It is mostly designed to find small pyro rockets that typically don't carry other forms of trackers or GPS transmitters, but it is equally useful for finding water rockets. Full details of how the LaRF works are here:
http://www.aircommandrockets.com/day133.htm
Shadow II Repairs
The Shadow II has been repaired and is ready for flight again. We still need to do a pressure test to make sure everything is good. The Shadow II build log has been updated with the more photos:
http://www.aircommandrockets.com/shadow_2.htm#_210413
Launcher Upgrades
We have upgraded our quick launcher to be completely tool-free now so it is easy to quickly change configuration depending on the types of rockets being launched. The update includes a video.
http://www.aircommandrockets.com/day133.htm
Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night
We again helped out with the NSWRA stand at the open night. It was a very busy night with lots of people to talk to.
Sydney Observatory
NSWRA also had a stand at the Sydney observatory this year. There was also great turn out for this event.
2 comments:
Hi george,
Good to see the shadow is ready to launch again, looking forward to the next video. (Just to mention: On the shadows project page if I click the pictures from the 16th may I get the wrong pictures)
nice job on the launcher upgrade too.
Thanks A Karman, yes we are keen to launch the Shadow again as well ... or at least try to get it to come down in one piece. :)
Thanks also for letting me know about the image links. I've fixed those up now.
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