RocketSmith
Electronic Projects for the Rocket Enthusiast

PROJECTS - Launch Pads

  Low to Mid-Power

Single Pad Design

My first pad design was a simple tripod using 2 1" PVC legs, a spackling pan, a threaded insert with a 3/4" PVC leg and various size rods placed in a bolt.  See photos below-

                 unassembled                          legs assembled                 assembled

Parts List-

(2)  1" PVC pieces - 22" long

(2)  1" end-caps

(1)  3/4" PVC piece - 26" long

(1)  3/4" end-cap

(1)  3-way joint w/ 2 1" ports and one threaded port

(1)  threaded joiner with 3/4" port

(1)  spackling pan (for example 4"x12")

(1)  1/2" knuckle nut - 1-3/4" long

(6)  1/2" bolts - 1" long

(1)  1/8" rod - 36" to 48" long

(1)  3/16" rod - 36" to 48" long

(1)  1/4" rod - 36" to 48" long

(1)  5/16" rod - 36" to 48" long

(1)  3/8" rod - 36" to 48" long

4-Pad Design

My second pad design was a little more sophisticated and allowed for 4 pads to be accommodated.  See photos below-

Parts List-

(3)  1" PVC pieces - 5' long

(4)  1" 90 deg elboes

(8)  1" 45 deg elboes

(6)  1" T's

(1)  roof end flashing - 4-3/4' long (see photo)

(4)  1/4" knuckle nut - 7/8" long

(4)  1/4" screws - 3/4" long

(4)  1/4" nuts

(6)  1/4" bolts - 1/2" long

(4)  1/8" rod - 36" to 48" long

(1)  3/16" rod - 36" to 48" long

(1)  1/4" rod - 36" to 48" long