BUILDING WATER ROCKET COMPONENTS
WITH A 3D PRINTER
To
succeed
with
the
construction
of
a
water
rocket,
you
will
have
to
work
very
precisely
and
carefully.
Especially
some
of
the
adhesives
are
pretty
dangerous.
Thus,
please
wear
gloves
when
working
with
adhesive
or
epoxy
and
don‘t
breathe
in
the
gases.
It
is
recommended
to
work
outside
whenever
toxic
gases
could
develop.
The
launch
of
a
water
rocket
may
needs
permission
from
the
competent
authority,
depending
on
your
location.
You
need
the
permission
of
the
landowner
if
you
launch
on
foreign
territory.
Please
wear
safety
goggles
when
pressure
testing
or
launching
your
rocket.
Keep
a
safe
distance
to
the
pressurized
rocket.
We
can
not
guarantee
the
accuracy,
completeness
or
feasibility
of
any
our
tutorials.
We
are
not
responsible
for
any
damage
or
harm
on
objects,
animals
or
humans.
We
do
not
guarantee
that
the
information
provided
on
this
web
site
is
complete,
accurate
and
always
current.
This
applies
also
to all links cited on this website points, either directly or indirectly. We are not responsible for any damage or harm to objects or individuals.
SAFETY GUIDELINES AND DISCLAIMER
DON‘T WORRY, THERE ARE 3D PRINTSHOPS.
In
the
last
few
years,
3D
Printers
have
become
an
incredibly
powerful
tool
to
create
components.
This
is
especially
true
for
Water
Rockets,
because
the
production
of
3D
printed
componnts
is
affordable,
and
they
are
light
and
water
resistant.
In
cooperation
with
DLR_School_Lab
we
offer
a
selection
of
blue
prints
and
3D
printing
files
which
you
can
download
and
modify. If you want to learn more about the cooperation with DLR_School_Lab, learn more
here.
YOU DON‘T HAVE A 3D PRINTER?
IT‘S YOUR CHOICE!
You
can
not
only
download
the
files
for
your
3D
printer,
but
you
can
also
download,
adjust
and
enhance
the
original
blue
prints.
In
order
to
do
this,
you
have
to
install
FreeCAD
,
which
is
free
for
Windows/Mac/Linux
users.
If
you
need
help
with FreeCAD, there are many tutorials available on the internet.
IN COOPERATION WITH DLR_SCHOOL_LAB
All
3D
components
offered
on
this
site
were
designed
and
tested
in
DLR_School_Lab
Lampoldshausen/Stuttgart
with
the
help
of
Raketfued
Rockets.
The
German
Aerospace
Center
(DLR)
is
one
of
Europe‘s
largest
and
most
modern
research
institutions
and
offers
children
and
young
people
an
opportunity
to
discover
for
themselves
the
fascinating
world
of
research.
After
filling
in
the
application
form,
students
and
classes
can
visit
the
School_Labs,
which
are
located
at
many
DLR sites in Germany, for free.
PodPad
Simple and safe Water Rocket Launcher
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The
launcher
has
to
be
tested
elaborately
before
its
first
use,
because
the
manufacturing
and
printing conditions can not be controlled and may vary from our 3D printed models.
Learn more
With optional thread
Nosecones
With different diameters.
Nozzles
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Follow
the
instructions
in
the
manual
to
seal
the
nozzles.
Before
its
first
use,
test
the
nozzles
elaborately. Manufacturing conditions can not be controlled and may vary.
Learn more
A safe recovery system.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Follow
the
instructions
in
the
manual
and
test
the
recovery
system
elaborately
before
its
first
use. Manufacturing conditions can not be controlled and may vary.
Learn more
Phoenix 3D
CHECK AND TEST YOUR COMPONENTS!
Some
of
the
3D-printed
components
available
for
download
on
this
website
are
exposed
to
high
pressure
and
loads.
Although
we
offer
CAD
files
for
download,
we
cannot
quarantee
for
functionality
of
these
components,
as
there
are
many
factors
during
the
manufacturing
process
we
cannot
control.
For
this
reason,
it
is
absolutely
necessary
to
test
critical
components
in
a
safe
environment.
Parts
that
will
be
under
pressure(e.
g.
nozzles,
connectors
and
tornado
tubes)
should
be
tested
by
filling
a
test
rocket
completely
with
water
and
pressurizing
it
behind
a
barrier.
Mechanically
movable
components
such
as
those
found
in
the
parachute
system
and
the
launch
pad
should
also
be
thoroughly
tested
before
use.
PodPad
is
a
simple
3D
printed
launcher.
Just
pull
the
trigger
line
from
a
safe
distance
and
your
water
rocket
will
launch.
Besides
the
3D
printed
components
you
will
need
some
additional
materials like a garden hose, PVC pipes and a fitting coupling.
Many
of
our
previous
water
rockets
have
relied
on
fireworks
rocket
nosecones.
But
searching
for
those
nosecones
was
pretty
annoying.
With
the
capabilities
of
3D
printing
we
were
finally
able
to
print
perfectly
sized
nosecones.
Additionaly,
we
have
engineered
nosecones
which
can
be
srewed
onto
the
bottle
threads.
Water
rocket
nozzles
can
either
be
build
at
home,
bougt
or
produced
with
a
3D
printer.
3D
printed
nozzles
allow
you
to
customize
your
nozzle
opening
diameter
(from
4-10mm).
All
nozzles
are
compatible
with
most
standard
garden
hose
couplings.
Our
3D
printed
recovery
system
is
very
light
and
stable.
It
also
has
no
edges
on
the
inside
to
enable
a
safe
parachute
ejection.
There
are
versions
for
different
bottle
diameters
and
with
tommy
timer
or
servo
activation.
Learn
more
about
it
in
the
manual.
English
Change language:
Payload Fairing Mechanism
for transporting payloads like a CanSat or a mini Tesla
Our
Payload
Fairing
Mechanism
(PFM)
allows
you
to
release
a
payload
like
a
"real"
rocket
by
separating
two
payload
fairing
parts.
With
this
mechanism
we
made
our
Tesla
project
happen,
but it is also conceivable to transport a probe or CanSats.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Follow
the
instructions
in
the
manual
and
test
the
mechanism
elaborately
before
its
first
use.
Manufacturing conditions can not be controlled and may vary.
Learn more
To
succeed
with
the
construction
of
a
water
rocket,
you
will
have
to
work
very
precisely
and
carefully.
Especially
some
of
the
adhesives
are
pretty
dangerous.
Thus,
please
wear
gloves
when
working
with
adhesive
or
epoxy
and
don‘t
breathe
in
the
gases.
It
is
recommended
to
work
outside
whenever
toxic
gases
could
develop.
The
launch
of
a
water
rocket
may
needs
permission
from
the
competent
authority,
depending
on
your
location.
You
need
the
permission
of
the
landowner
if
you
launch
on
foreign
territory.
Please
wear
safety
goggles
when
pressure
testing
or
launching
your
rocket.
Keep
a
safe
distance
to
the
pressurized
rocket.
We
can
not
guarantee
the
accuracy,
completeness
or
feasibility
of
any
our
tutorials.
We
are
not
responsible
for
any
damage
or
harm
on
objects,
animals
or
humans.
We
do
not
guarantee
that
the
information
provided
on
this
web
site
is
complete,
accurate
and
always
current.
This
applies
also
to
all
links
cited
on
this
website
points,
either
directly
or
indirectly.
We
are
not
responsible
for
any
damage
or
harm
to
objects
or
individuals.
SAFETY GUIDELINES AND DISCLAIMER
BUILDING WATER ROCKET COMPONENTS
WITH A 3D PRINTER
DON‘T WORRY, THERE ARE 3D PRINTSHOPS.
In
the
last
few
years,
3D
Printers
have
become
an
incredibly
powerful
tool
to
create
components.
This
is
especially
true
for
Water
Rockets,
because
the
production
of
3D
printed
componnts
is
affordable,
and
they
are
light
and
water
resistant.
In
cooperation
with
DLR_School_Lab
we
offer
a
selection
of
blue
prints
and
3D
printing
files
which
you
can
download
and
modify.
If
you
want
to
learn
more
about
the
cooperation
with
DLR_School_Lab,
learn more
here.
YOU DON‘T HAVE A 3D PRINTER?
IT‘S YOUR CHOICE!
You
can
not
only
download
the
files
for
your
3D
printer,
but
you
can
also
download,
adjust
and
enhance
the
original
blue
prints.
In
order
to
do
this,
you
have
to
install
FreeCAD
,
which
is
free
for
Windows/Mac/Linux
users.
If
you
need
help
with
FreeCAD,
there
are
many
tutorials
available
on
the
internet.
IN COOPERATION
WITH DLR_SCHOOL_LAB
All
3D
components
offered
on
this
site
were
designed
and
tested
in
DLR_School_Lab
Lampoldshausen/Stuttgart
with
the
help
of
Raketfued
Rockets.
The
German
Aerospace
Center
(DLR)
is
one
of
Europe‘s
largest
and
most
modern
research
institutions
and
offers
children
and
young
people
an
opportunity
to
discover
for
themselves
the
fascinating
world
of
research.
After
filling
in
the
application
form,
students
and
classes
can
visit
the
School_Labs,
which
are
located
at
many DLR sites in Germany, for free.
PodPad
Simple and safe Water Rocket Launcher
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The
launcher
has
to
be
tested
elaborately
before
its
first
use,
because
the
manufacturing
and
printing
conditions
can
not
be
controlled and may vary from our 3D printed models.
Learn more
With optional thread
Nosecones
With different diameters.
Nozzles
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Follow
the
instructions
in
the
manual
to
seal
the
nozzles.
Before
its
first
use,
test
the
nozzles
elaborately.
Manufacturing
conditions
can not be controlled and may vary.
Learn more
A safe recovery system.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Follow
the
instructions
in
the
manual
and
test
the
recovery
system
elaborately
before
its
first
use.
Manufacturing
conditions
can
not
be
controlled and may vary.
Learn more
Phoenix 3D
CHECK AND TEST YOUR COMPONENTS!
Some
of
the
3D-printed
components
available
for
download
on
this
website
are
exposed
to
high
pressure
and
loads.
Although
we
offer
CAD
files
for
download,
we
cannot
quarantee
for
functionality
of
these
components,
as
there
are
many
factors
during
the
manufacturing
process
we
cannot
control.
For
this
reason,
it
is
absolutely
necessary
to
test
critical
components
in
a
safe
environment.
Parts
that
will
be
under
pressure(e.
g.
nozzles,
connectors
and
tornado
tubes)
should
be
tested
by
filling
a
test
rocket
completely
with
water
and
pressurizing
it
behind
a
barrier.
Mechanically
movable
components
such
as
those
found
in
the
parachute
system
and
the
launch
pad
should
also
be thoroughly tested before use.
PodPad
is
a
simple
3D
printed
launcher.
Just
pull
the
trigger
line
from
a
safe
distance
and
your
water
rocket
will
launch.
Besides
the
3D
printed
components
you
will
need
some
additional
materials
like
a
garden
hose,
PVC
pipes and a fitting coupling.
Many
of
our
previous
water
rockets
have
relied
on
fireworks
rocket
nosecones.
But
searching
for
those
nosecones
was
pretty
annoying.
With
the
capabilities
of
3D
printing
we
were
finally
able
to
print
perfectly
sized
nosecones.
Additionaly,
we
have
engineered
nosecones
which
can
be
srewed onto the bottle threads.
Water
rocket
nozzles
can
either
be
build
at
home,
bougt
or
produced
with
a
3D
printer.
3D
printed
nozzles
allow
you
to
customize
your
nozzle
opening
diameter
(from
4-
10mm).
All
nozzles
are
compatible
with
most
standard garden hose couplings.
Our
3D
printed
recovery
system
is
very
light
and
stable.
It
also
has
no
edges
on
the
inside
to
enable
a
safe
parachute
ejection.
There
are
versions
for
different
bottle
diameters
and
with
tommy
timer
or
servo
activation.
Learn
more about it in the manual.
Raketfued PFM
for transporting payloads
Our
Payload
Fairing
Mechanism
(PFM)
allows
you
to
release
a
payload
like
a
"real"
rocket
by
separating
two
payload
fairing
parts.
With
this
mechanism
we
made
our
Tesla
project
happen,
but
it
is
also
conceivable
to
transport
a probe or CanSats.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Follow
the
instructions
in
the
manual
and
test
the
mechanism
elaborately
before
its
first
use.
Manufacturing
conditions
can
not
be
controlled and may vary.
Learn more
English
Change language:
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