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      Rocketry

      DSPACE rocketry focuses on hobbyist-grade model rockets. The questline guides you from basic preflight checks to guided model hops with onboard telemetry.

      What you learn

      • How to assemble and test 3D-printed rocket hardware
      • How to run safe launch procedures and recovery drills
      • How to calibrate guidance systems before the first hop

      Quest trailheads

      Guided model rocket hop playbook

      Fabrication and bench testing

      1. Print guidance hardware - Run 3dprint-guided-fincan for the servo-ready fincan and 3dprint-guidance-sled for the avionics tray so the servos and controller seat cleanly.
      2. Wire the avionics - Use assemble-guided-flight-stack to mount the controller, route servo leads, and secure connectors. Harden the build with a dab of adhesive before closing the tube.
      3. Tune stability firmware - Flash the sketch and exercise the servos with calibrate-guided-flight-stack. Stop when the fins hold attitude without chattering.
      4. Add a camera - Install the keychain module with install-rocket-camera to capture the hop.

      Simulation and launch day

      1. Rehearse the profile - Run suborbital-hop to simulate the flight and confirm telemetry is inside drift limits before leaving the shop.
      2. Set up the range - Execute range-setup-guided-hop to log rod angle checks, igniter continuity, servo wiggle tests, and camera arming.
      3. Call the countdown - Follow countdown-guided-hop to keep everyone in sync.
      4. Launch and recover - Trigger launch-guided-hop and bring home the guided flight log.

      Key gear

      • 3D printed rocket body and guidance sled components
      • Launch controller, safety key, and an open field for recovery