Water Rocket Release Mechanism
by monterreymachito in Outside > Rockets
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Water Rocket Release Mechanism
Water rockets are loads of fun to experiment with.
The following instructable shows the construction and use of a zip tie based release mechanism.
Materials needed:
Length of fluorescent tube protector (source TAP plastics)
Zip ties, enough for the circumference of the launcher
Duct tape
The photos should make the construction steps clear.
This is my first instructable. All work creating this instructable was done on my Android device.
The following instructable shows the construction and use of a zip tie based release mechanism.
Materials needed:
Length of fluorescent tube protector (source TAP plastics)
Zip ties, enough for the circumference of the launcher
Duct tape
The photos should make the construction steps clear.
This is my first instructable. All work creating this instructable was done on my Android device.
Water Rocket Launcher, Rocket,
Rocket Detail
sticker from my favorite record store
Sheath, Release Mechanism
holds the zip ties in lock position
Zip Tie Based Release Mechanism Detail
Detail of release mechanism. The zip ties are attached to the pvc launcher tube with duct tape
Zip Tie Mechanism With Sheath
The sheath is what holds the zip ties in place.
Zip Tie Mechanism Detail
Detailed view
Rocket and Launcher
Rocket loaded on the launcher before securing
Rocket and Launcher Detail
Detail View
Rocket View From Nose
Rocket Loaded Detail
Rocket Loaded Detail
another detail view
Close Up Rocket Loaded Before Securing
note how the sheath is not fully covering the zip ties
Close Up Rocket Secure
note how the sheath covers all of the zip ties.
Video of Launch
The video shows usage of the launcher with the release mechanism.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Yctt09rr3c&feature=youtube_gdata_player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Yctt09rr3c&feature=youtube_gdata_player