Much of the Saturn IB project relied on 3D printing, both for parts and tools. In this video I introduce 3D printing so that you can decide if it’s right for you.
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Author: dcarter
3D Printing Software and Services
Existing models you can print:
https://www.thingiverse.com/
CAD and Design Software
FreeCAD – https://www.freecadweb.org/
OpenSCAD – http://www.openscad.org/
Tinkercad – https://www.tinkercad.com/
Fusion 360 – https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/
3D Printing Services
https://www.3dhubs.com/
https://www.shapeways.com/
Slicing Software
https://www.simplify3d.com/
https://ultimaker.com/en/products/ultimaker-cura-software
Saturn IB Part 5 – Fins
In this video we discuss the fins. The unique shape of the Saturn IB fins required some special construction techniques, using 3D printed sanding guides, Through The Wall (TTW) fins, composite construction, and more!
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Saturn IB Part 4 Centering Rings
For a normal rocket built from a kit, or even built from scratch, centering rings are a very basic and simple thing. Nothing about this build is basic or simple!
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Tools for making large centering rings
These are the tools I mention in my video “Saturn IB Part 4 – Centering Rings”
Router circle cutter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009K77A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Router 1/4″ bit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004T7JZ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Plunge Router: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-2-HP-10-Amp-Plunge-Base-Router-RE180PL1G/205509658
I am not an affiliate for any of these vendors. Feel free to shop around. There are also many tools by other manufacturers that will achieve the same result, but these are what I use.
Saturn IB Part 3 Body Tubes
New video posted!
The first in the series where pieces are actually built, this video examines the many body tubes required to create the Saturn IB. For many of these tubes, no suitable commercially produced tubes are available so I create my own using fiberglass and carbon fiber. If you want to see more videos like this, don’t forget to like and subscribe!
Simulation Software
OpenRocket – open source simulation tool: http://openrocket.info/
RockSim – commercially supported software, not free: https://www.apogeerockets.com/
RASAero II – free, a must for supersonic flight: http://www.rasaero.com/
FinSim – free for non-commercial use. You have to email a request for the download link: http://aerorocket.com/finsim.html
BurnSim – for modeling rocket motors, not free and subject to export restrictions: http://www.burnsim.com/
Saturn IB Part 2 Planning
The second video in the series is posted: https://youtu.be/cw5XKHbXmag
In the last episode, I introduced you to the real Saturn IB. The focus of this one is the planning and many design decisions that had to be made before building can begin. If you want to see more videos like this, don’t forget to like and subscribe!
New Rocket Science Video – Intro to Stability
In this first episode of the Rocket Science series, I take a very quick look at rocket stability. This is your first step on the road to being a rocket scientist!
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Rocketry Clubs and Organizations
National and International
Canadian Association of Rocketry http://www.canadianrocketry.org/
National Association of Rocketry (NAR) http://www.nar.org/
Tripoli Rocketry Association http://www.tripoli.org/
Local Clubs (just some of many!)
Ottawa Rocketry Group http://ottawa-rocketry.org/
Pittsburgh Space Command http://www.psc473.org/
Upstate Rocketry Research Group http://urrg.us/
Maryland Delaware Rocketry Association https://mdrocketry.org/
Northern Virginia Association of Rocketry http://novaar.org/drupal6/