NASA’s Space Grant Midwest High-power Rocket Competition: Lucky Bucky

Machining

Avionics Bay

I used a dremel tool and fast reacting epoxy to machine and assemble the avionics bay. This mounting fixture was machined within tolerance to allow a tight fit into the rocket’s body.

Wind Tunnel Testing Fixture Rod

As seen in the main image, the rocket was mounted on a rod with bearings to allow the rocket to roll as the fins are deflected. I turned this rod down to tolerance on a lathe to snuggly fit the ball bearings, allowing accurate testing data to be collected.

Video Of Rocket Launch