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Thought you all might find this interesting (www.tomshardware.com)
submitted 7 months ago by to c/general@forum.guncadindex.com
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[–] 5 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Unfortunately after looking over all of the videos within the Google link for the additional documention, although a really cool concept it looks to be far from "functional". The rocket quickly begins to fly erratically in all videos, never seeming to stabilize or correct its trajectory which defeats the point of all "guided" electronics.

This may be due to the poor motor casting using sugar propellant causing sporadic burn and thrust characteristics.

Either way it's a very cool concept but seems to be far from a reliable finished design.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    Dang! Yeah I didn't look too into yet. But I suppose it it literal rocket science, like tuning the control loops and stuff.

    I've tried using drone PID front scratch and they can be finicky, can't imagine a rocket haha

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  • [–] 2 points 7 months ago

    I still feel like the concept has true potential, but its going to take a good bit more testing and development. A solid fuel motor with consistent thrust would be needed before you can really test further as any inconsistencies with the burn rate is going to alter its stability and flight characteristics. That alone would increase the velocity and flight range which im sure the feds wouldnt be happy about...

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