Water Rocket $4.30 Servo Timer Parachute Recovery Deploy System

This video shows how the $4.30 servo deploy timer operates. The video demonstrates how to configure the U.S. Water Rockets freeware ServoChron(tm) Water Rocket Parachute Recovery System. In this video, we show how easy it is to set up and use this affordable water rocket "flight computer".

Complete building instructions are available at the following URL: http://www.waterrocketforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1580

For complete details on how this complete system (as shown in the video) can be built for about $10.00 (including battery, wiring, servo, and circuit board), or for construction assistance and programming advice, please go to the ServoChron(tm) topic at http://www.waterrocketforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1580

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Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• ServoChron
• Servo
• Timer
• Button
• Water
• Rocket
• Parachute
• Recovery
• MSP430
• Launchpad

[MrTomcarnahan]

At 0:22, you show a payload. On the side of the payload is a convex yellow appendage to the fuselage. Is that your mirror for the camera or is it something else?

[USWaterRockets]

@MrTomcarnahan You guessed right! It is a fairing covering a mirror. It also has a spring loaded hinge. Our first HD camera had a sideways looking lens and the idea was that the mirror would capture a view of the ground as the rocket flew up. At apogee, the parachute would deploy and pull the pin holding the mirror in place and it would flip up and look sideways to the horizon on the way down. It worked perfectly twice then got tanged in the chute and tore off. We just glued it on after that.

[TimChenterprise]

This is cool but I like the version with 2 servos even more. LOL. I was just commenting to say you guys have the coolest animations.

[USWaterRockets]

@TimChenterprise Thanks! It's fun to create these videos, and share the ideas with you folks.

[thunderrockets]

how can we order them? or is it still a prototype,and how much would you ask for it if sold?

[USWaterRockets]

@thunderrockets Yes, this is an official release, not a prototype. Since YouTube does not allow links in the video or comments we can't link from here. If you want to read the complete instructions and where to order the boards, and the servos, and batteries, etc., please go to the link provided in the description of this video. The links include everything you need, including a parts list for everything shown in this video! Thanks!

[USWaterRockets]

@thunderrockets The MSP430 LaunchPad comes assembled. All you need to do is solder the wires to the terminal pads. If the system was pre fabricated it would drive the price up and defeat the purpose of keeping the cost down.

We also have designs coming that use the MSP430 LaunchPad with other sensors, so it would be best to insure that all people were using the same platform. It makes support easier.

Besides, we want to contribute to the community, not make profits off it. That's not us.

[thunderrockets]

do you also sell them pre fabricated?