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24mm Rocket: Ground Support Equipment

Ground Support Equipment

Rocket Stand

A stand to hold the rocket while working on it.

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CAD Files

The assembly is modeled in FreeCAD.

BOM

Num. Part Description Supplier
4 ½ inch PVC Elbow Joint 90 angle joint for PVC tube Any hardware store
4 ½ inch PVC End Cap Cap the ends of the holder Any hardware store
2 ½ inch PVC Cross X style cross Any hardware store
2 200 mm length of ½ inch PVC tube Makes up the frame Any hardware store
4 85 mm length of ½ inch PVC tube Makes up the frame Any hardware store
4 43 mm length of ½ inch PVC tube Makes up the frame Any hardware store
1 Pipe Insulation Foam Protect rocket from frame Any hardware store, other soft foam may work as well
1 PVC Cement Bond PVC together Any hardware store

Part Descriptions

½ inch PVC Elbow Joint (x4)

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½ inch PVC Cross (x2)

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½ inch PVC End Cap (x4)

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½ inch PVC Tube

Total of 1 meter, cut into sections.

Assembly

  1. Purchase or find scrap 1/2 inch PCV tubing and assorted joints.
  2. Cut pipe to the needed lengths.
  3. Dry fit pieces together:
    • 200 mm lengths are the base, place the 90° elbow joint on each end
    • Four 85 mm lengths are then added to each elbow joint
    • Attach crosses to the ends of the 85 mm uprights
    • Use short, 43 mm lengths to extend the cross
    • Cap off the open ends with PVC end caps
  4. Use suitable glue to join the base 200 mm PVC lengths to their elbows.
  5. Optional Glue rest assembly together permanently.