This project demonstrates how to build a homemade rocket called the "Randomizer" from scratch using readily available materials. The rocket is made from a plastic champagne glass, a plastic pill bottle, a golf club protector, and other inexpensive components. The project involves several steps, including cutting, sanding, gluing, and painting the various parts. The rocket is designed to be powered by a sugar motor, but commercial rocket motors can also be used. The finished rocket can reach heights of over 1,000 feet and is equipped with a parachute for safe recovery. The project requires some technical skills and attention to detail, but the end result is a functional and impressive homemade rocket.
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1. The project involves building a homemade rocket called the "Randomizer" rocket.
2. The rocket can launch over 1,000 feet high and eject a parachute to bring it safely back to the ground.
3. The rocket is re-loadable and re-launch-able.
4. The materials needed for the project include a plastic champagne glass, a bottle of gas relief pills, a PVC coupling, a plastic golf club protector, and other miscellaneous materials.
5. The nosecone of the rocket is made from the plastic champagne glass.
6. The body tube of the rocket is made from a plastic golf club protector.
7. The rocket fins are made from a black coroplast sign board.
8. The rocket is powered by a screw-lock sugar motor or a commercial rocket motor.
9. The parachute is made from a dollar-store table cover.
10. The rocket can be built for around $5.
11. The project requires various tools, including a hacksaw, sandpaper, a hot glue gun, and a sharpie.
12. The rocket has a launch lug made from a pen tube and a sign board scrap.
13. The rocket has a shock cord made from elastic cording.
14. The parachute is attached to the rocket using swivel clips.
15. The rocket requires rocket wadding to protect the parachute from hot gases during ejection.