![]() ![]() We got back to the shop, only to discover that the actuator was fine – a simple toggle switch had suffered an internal failure. (We could, and therefore did, continue to launch rockets for several more days.) I said it was a temporary success, because after five days of use, it failed (granted, it was Burningman) – the actuator ceased to function, although the firing mechanism still worked. The first iteration was a temporary success driven by a linear actuator following a curved path and operating a lever, it extended an aluminum tray out of the body of the main ship, and electrically fired an Estes rocket. My friend John Hollis and I started to scheme. ![]() Something that can be activated from inside a launch platform that deploys from the side of the ship a clear blast shield that allows you to witness the launch, and a mirrored outer hull cover that lets you follow the ascent. The fact that I’ve never built a kinetic mechanism before should not be a deterrent, right?! I thought long and hard about what qualities it should have. How to Launch a Rocket… from a Raygun Gothic RocketshipĮvery rocketship needs a rocket launcher, right?! In case you want to launch a probe? Or need to fire a space torpedo? Since my friends and I were already building a rocketship, I decided that we needed to build a rocket launcher too. To begin, here’s a post by one of the lead artists on the RGR project, David Shulman, talking about our deployable on-board rocket (probe)launcher. The RGR is more than just a shiny outer hull… and so we wanted to give you a brief glimpse of what you’ll find inside. Our gantry tower has been erected and the explosive bolts on the escape hatch are armed! The Raygun Gothic Rocketship has been successfully installed and is “standing by,” ready for the 2010 Makers Faire weekend. Showcasing amazing maker projects of 2022 ![]() Gift the gift of Make: Magazine this holiday season! ![]() Subscribe to the premier DIY magazine todayĬommunity access, print, and digital Magazine, and more Share a cool tool or product with the community.įind a special something for the makers in your life. Skill builder, project tutorials, and more Get hands-on with kits, books, and more from the Maker Shed
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