The Thrifty Rocketeer continues... Now, it many come as no surprise to you that most people have some experience with an Estes Launch controller box and wires that they got as a kid. (I said ... [Read More]
The Thrifty Rocketeer continues... As we approach Spring launch season in the mid-west, many of us are finishing up our winter build projects. Some are painting, and others are beginning to ... [Read More]
The Thrifty Rocketeer blog continues... A couple of months ago, I posted a picture of a power cord that had been modified with alligator clips to be part of a launch cord lead. It was my ... [Read More]
The Thrifty Rocketeer blog continues... Last entry, I mused about assembling a simple launch gear set, complete with a launch rod, launch pad wires, and alligator clips to attach to a battery. ... [Read More]
OK, here's a simple question.... What's the fewest number of legs a tripod can have?
Stumped at how obviously simple the question is?
Think again...
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A lot of people have been posting about their first launch of the spring... or their first launch pad.
You've inspired me to think back to my first launch pad. I wasn't sure just how ... [Read More]
The Thrifty Rocketeer blog continues...
We return to my roots today, with an entry that focuses on saving money.
I'm always on the lookout for a way to save money, reduce costs, ... [Read More]
The Thrifty Rocketeer continues... Now, it many come as no surprise to you that most people have some experience with an Estes Launch controller box and wires that they got as a kid. (I said ... [Read More]
