Mystic Lantern 06/03/2013 Last year I assembled a “Light Brick” kit (MAKE Magazine #18, https://makezine.com/18/lightbrick/). Well, I actually just completed the circuit board....
Portable Model Rocket Launch Pad 12/18/2012 My new dog is terrified of fireworks. This wouldn’t be a problem outside of July 4th — if I didn’t...
Model Rocket Igniters 12/18/2012 Modern commercial igniters can send a rocket soaring with just a touch of current. When inserted properly they’re very reliable....
Initiator Starter Set 11/14/2011 This starter kit has been the standard introduction to high-power rocketry (motor types H and above) for 20 years, and for...
Astra 1 11/12/2011 Hobby rocketry leader Estes Industries makes more than a dozen inexpensive launch sets (launch pad/rod, launch controller) for beginners, but...
Hi-Tech H45 11/08/2011 If you want a more challenging high-power build experience, I like the Hi-Tech H45 kit. It’s big (2.63″ diameter and 49″...
Big Daddy 11/08/2011 A few rungs up the ladder toward high power is Estes’ Big Daddy, a chunky, 3″- diameter model. While designed for...
Mars Lander 11/08/2011 If you want a more challenging project that takes shape with some real cutting and sanding, small manufacturer Semroc produces high-quality...
