DarkStar Rocket

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DarkStar Rocket

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X1 Carbon
P1S
P1P
X1
X1E
A1
A1 mini

V2-PLA
V2-PLA
Designer
2.6 h
1 plate
5.0(6)

PLA
PLA
Designer
3.1 h
1 plate
4.6(5)

V2-PACF
V2-PACF
Designer
2.9 h
1 plate
5.0(2)

PAHT-CF Model
PAHT-CF Model
Designer
3.2 h
1 plate
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Description

V2 Now available. Features 3 fins that are thicker and less likely to flutter. Also features built in launch lug and shock cord attachment points on the body and nose cone. I have flown it on single stage with no issues, I plan to test dual stage mid January.

 

This model rocket is design to fly on 1/2 A to C motors. There is also a capability to fly it as a two-stage rocket. Below are the open rocket models for both the single and two stage versions. This rocket should be able to fly on any A-C motor just fine, the only issue is delay charges. Shorter delay charges may cause the nose cone to eject before apogee. Please note that PAHT-CF was chosen to prevent melting of the rocket. It could possibly survive on PLA or ABS. At the bottom of the page is an example of how the rocket is put together along with how motor retention is done.

 

Single:

Single:

1/2A6-2 Works

A8-5 Works

B4-4 Works

B6-6 Works

C6-6 Works

 

Dual:

B6-6 Not Verified

C6-6 Not Verified

** I will update the page as I test more motors on this rocket.

 

Build:

I used an old kit rocket for the parachute and shock cord. The shock is glued to paper and then to the nose cone and about an inch into the body tube. The further in the better.

Motor Retention:

Masking tape is put around the front end of the motor. I found that one single pass around the motor is enough to hold it in firmly. I need to use plyers to remove it.

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Great design! We had 6/6 launches while using the A/B engines. I look forward to trying the second stage, but I need to find a field big enough. This is using PA6-CF.
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Great fit and finish! Glad to see someone starting up with rocketry on here!
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V2-PLA
Very clean results with this print. Fits together well. Can't wait to launch it!
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PLA
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PLA
This is a pretty cool little rocket. it would have been nice to have to launch lug printed on and places to connect a shock cord to the nose cone and body tube.
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Hello, I am planning on releasing an updated version with these features. I am printing them now to verify they work before uploading. Thanks for the feedback.
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Absolutely awesome little rocket, used a B6-6 and was blown away how high it went.
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PLA - Shortened/Arranged for A1-Mini
Great mini rocket! Will test later. Printed perfectly out of PLA, however I will try lw-PLA soon.
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PLA - Shortened/Arranged for A1-Mini
fits the a1 mini and prints well. needs to be modified to better fit the stage 2 engine length by ~1cm but still works and fires correctly
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V2-PACF
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PLA - Shortened/Arranged for A1-Mini
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