Compressed Air Rocket

From Calliespedia

Source

Make Magazine, Volume 15

Materials

Rocket Template

Photos

Forgot 1/2" Female Slip x 3/4" Male Slip PVC Adapter

Forgot 3/4" Male Threaded x 1/2" Female Threaded PVC Reducer Bushing

Forgot 3/4" Male Threaded x 3/4" Female Slip PVC Adapter

Rocket Launcher…So Far

Modifications

Launch Stand

I had a old camera tripod laying around, so I modified it to hold the launcher.

Air Fittings

I added a pressure gauge to the pressure chamber and ordered a brass Schrader air valve fitting from McMaster-Carr.

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How to Measure the Altitude of a Rocket Flight

Clinometer

There is an app for that.