Introduction: Water Propelled Rocket
After spending so much time on the “instructables.com”,I am here with my first instructable . and in this instructable I am gonna show how to make a “water propelled rocket” ,along with the launcher, that goes 100ft up in the air.
Enough talking…..lets get started!!
Step 1: Gather the Material
·
¾ “ PVC pipe
· ¾ “ PVC endcaps X2
· ¾ “ PVC t-socket
· 2 to 4 empty soda bottles[ depends on the size of ur rocket]
· Plastic project file
· 8 to 10 zip ties
· PVC solvent cement
· Bicycle nozzle
· Epoxy adhesive
· Tape
· Burner or candle
· Bicycle pump
Tools:
· Drill machine
· Plier
· Scissor
· Hackshaw
Step 2: Making the Rocket
For my
project I used 4 bottlesof 600ml.
Your choice depends on how big you want to make that rocket.
I forgot to click pictures while making the rocket.so, I made drawings
Which will guide you to make it. If u don’t understand anythingthen don’t hesitate to ask via comment.
After step 7
wrap a plastic project file around your rocket to give it a smooth and straight surface.
And to make the nose, twist the plastic sheet(project file) in shape of a cone and tape it on the top most part of the rocket
Step 3: The Launcher
For the
launcher, cut the pvc pipe to length of 25” (or cut according to your need) using hackshaw.
Then measure and make a mark according to the length of ur rocket .
After the
marking, burn the pvc from where it is marked {see image]..when it will get loose then hold the pvc and move it in circular motion.
When it cools down you will see a bump in ur pvc pipe. This bump will act as a sealer for the rocket.
After that, join the 25” pipe to the one end of the T socket using pvc solvent cement.
Then cut two other pieces from the left over pvc.
· One 5” in length, & other
· 15” or 20” in length.
Then take 15” or 20” pvc pipe & cover its one end using one of the endcaps & seal it with pvc solvent cement
After that, take that sealed pipe & join its open end to the opposite end of the T-socket.
Now, to make the nozzle take another endcap & drill a in it of size of your bicycle nozzle.then attach the nozzle to the endcap.
Then,join the nozzled-endcap to your 5” pvc pipe. After doing that attach it to the left open end of the T-socket using pvc solvent cement.
And we are done!!
Yours launcher is ready!!
Step 4: The Trigger
Take 8 zip ties (or according to your need)
Place them one beside another, with their locks facing upwards, on the sticky side of the tape .
Then, take another piece of tape & stick both the tapes together {see image & drawing}.
Then, wrap it around the 25” pipe just below that bump or sealer!!
The locks should hold the neck of the bottle tightly!
After that, take a piece of 1 ½ “pipe and make a hole in its side and tie a strong thread to it!
Then insert 25” pipe to it and leave it just under the zip ties!!
And we are ready to launch!
Step 5: The Launch
Fill your rocket with ¼ of its capacity. Attach it to the trigger, pump air in it, pull the trigger and whoa!!
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