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Parachute Test Payload Upgrades
Due to unfavorable weather conditions, we were unable to work on the PSCC (Parachute System Control Computer) and instead performed some much needed upgrades to the PTP-1 (Parachute Test Payload, Gen 1). The PTP-1 (pictured above) was built to flight test the parachute system without risking damage to expensive equipment in the event of a…
Painting
In the past few weeks we have been focusing on finishing the assembly of the parachute segment. With the internal module complete, we moved on to the outer shell. This shell will be made from a large cardboard like tube and will protect the internal components from damage. It will also provide a mounting point…
The Next Phase
Over the past few years, much of our focus has been on developing a functional parachute system and the Parachute System Control Computer (PSCC) that will manage it. This development is still ongoing, but the progress made thus far has freed us up to began work on the next phase of Project Redirect; the guidance…
Flying Again
For the first time since the catastrophic crash that destroyed the first generation Parachute System Control Computer (PSCC-1), we returned to the test site. As the PSCC-2 had been extensively tested on the ground, the next step was to perform a flight test that would subject it to an environment very similar to the one…
Setbacks (Part 2)
Part one here We decided to try the spring powered parachute system one last time before scrapping the idea. We wanted to know if the length of the springs effects the power of the parachute system. The “power” of springs is measured in rate(lb/in). Rate is how much force (in lbs) it takes to compress…
Experimenting
The spring powered parachute system has been fraught with problems, ranging from spring power issues to a nonfunctional release mechanism. A month ago, we had to decide if we wanted to continue with a spring powered system or switch to a new power method. We decided that sticking with the spring system was the best…
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