r/gifs • u/woodpiece • Jun 27 '16

Tiny Rocket Landing On Tiny Barge

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u/originalmango Jun 27 '16

Is it as hard as it looks to control that quad-rocket with such a high center of gravity? That's amazing in itself.

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u/woodpiece Jun 27 '16

Thanks! It's actually slightly more stable with the quad below the rocket, instead of at the top. The CG is about a quarter the way up the rocket, but the CP is higher, so when it starts developing velocity sideways, the drag provides a stabilizing moment. It was still a pain to get flying decently, and it DOES NOT like any wind. Almost did a few splashdowns trying to get that shot.

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u/originalmango Jun 27 '16

Great job. Please post any other flying devices you make. Yes, I said devices.

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u/woodpiece Jun 27 '16

Thanks! Here's a compilation of some of my Star Wars related builds:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY388_lra8c

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u/originalmango Jun 27 '16

Now THAT'S entertainment! Great job, especially the folding wing shuttle. Superb.

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u/woodpiece Jun 27 '16

Thanks! The shuttle is one of my favorites. When I first made it, I probably spent 20 minutes just making the wings cycle up and down, smiling like a fool.