I just got in the custom front panel for the model rocket launch controller that I designed from INUX3D who did the UV printing and CNC routing of the panel. I have the components installed and will finish up the wiring this week. This was a fun project to design with my son and then build.

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I am getting very close to finishing up this model rocket launch control front panel. I need to do a few double checks and cleanups before I send it out, but otherwise, I am very happy with the layout and looking forward to getting it back and assembled.

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We had a setback with our model rocket launch controller as we had a bad momentary switch. Once it was debugged (great teaching moment with the little one) we purchased a new switch and were greeted with all LEDs working and bright glowing, nichrome wire.

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Keeping with the effort on designing a launch pad, here is the rocket launch controller. It is supposed to have a 60's Industrial feel to it with the analog, but some integrated LEDs.

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Time to get printing the new rocket launch pad. Need to go to the hardware store and get some parts such as bolts and wing nuts. Fun project to do with the family.

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The parade of unfinished #ModelRocketry projects continues...but I am really trying to get this one ready to fly two weeks from today. This is an upscale of an #Estes Torellian Invader, a kit from the 80s, made out of a Super Neon XL kit. I got the fins cut and sanded this morning and just glued the first one on. 10 fins in all.

My Torellian Invader is the only finished rocket I built as a kid that I still have today. :)

Me, exact same rocket, 42 years apart. #Estes #SkyRaider #OldRocketsStillFly

Here's a thread of my recent projects, starting with the most recent and working backwards until I get tired of it. 😀 Most of these will be #rocketry related.

St. Louis Rocketry Association has a night launch around Halloween. This year I brought "Ghost Goblin," an #Estes Goblin with an #LED lit skull in place of a nose cone. Unfortunately, the wind carried it into the trees far out of reach of the Poking Stick. (Second photo by Carmelo Turdo, The Aero Experience Blog.)