http://www.instructables.com Sun, 27 May 2012 21:57:59 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Teeny-tiny-rocket-engine/
Teeny tiny rocket engine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/MONN/H1AH732W/FD7MONNH1AH732W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/MONN/H1AH732W/FD7MONNH1AH732W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/MONN/H1AH732W/FD7MONNH1AH732W.SMALL.jpg killerjackalope "Adam you never cease to make me feel like my brain is about to fall out my ears lol you're never just like reading a book"  A text I received after telling Sammi what I did today. This is what I did today.  I am unsure why I did this or what purpose, if any it could serve. It does propel itself i...
By: killerjackalope

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:37:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Rocket-Eggstronaut-Project/
A Rocket Eggstronaut Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/64AJ/H15N8Z11/FHT64AJH15N8Z11.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/64AJ/H15N8Z11/FHT64AJH15N8Z11.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/64AJ/H15N8Z11/FHT64AJH15N8Z11.SMALL.jpg stumitch I've seen all sorts of Water Bottle Rockets on Instructables and while surfing the web but I thought an Instructable with the step-by-step process of building a whole bunch of them with a class of grade six kids would be good. Each step in the Instructable will be a day in the class. At the top of e...
By: stumitch

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:39:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Launch-It/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/4KW3/GQ8VBQF8/F8G4KW3GQ8VBQF8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/4KW3/GQ8VBQF8/F8G4KW3GQ8VBQF8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/4KW3/GQ8VBQF8/F8G4KW3GQ8VBQF8.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Launch It!" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 14 different projects to launch! Learn to make fireworks, catapults, rockets, paper airplane launchers and much more! All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community, and contain pictures for each step ...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:54:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Spitball-Straw-Rockets-Quick-cheap-and-FUN/
Spitball Straw Rockets- Quick, cheap, and FUN! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/V6GY/GZQ40QW0/FH0V6GYGZQ40QW0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/V6GY/GZQ40QW0/FH0V6GYGZQ40QW0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/V6GY/GZQ40QW0/FH0V6GYGZQ40QW0.SMALL.jpg dorkpunch Straw rockets have been done over and over with hundreds of different variations, so why not one more?  This version is ultra-fast and super easy, allowing you to make multiple rockets with different designs in a very short time.  I do this project with 7th and 8th grade students in one class p...
By: dorkpunch

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:59:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Candybar-Milkyway-Rocket-Engine/
Candybar (Milkyway) Rocket Engine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMY/X95L/GZHK85C1/FMYX95LGZHK85C1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMY/X95L/GZHK85C1/FMYX95LGZHK85C1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMY/X95L/GZHK85C1/FMYX95LGZHK85C1.SMALL.jpg killbox Quelab (My local Hackerspace in Albuquerque NM),  Had a project theme of "Hacking Chocolate" for the month of February.  I'm allergic to eating chocolate, so I wanted to think of a use that was a bit more exciting than just watching others eat the stuff.  So I decided to experiment with making a ch...
By: killbox

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 09:26:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-PVC-Rocket-Cannon/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/MDIH/GZACIOJK/FO5MDIHGZACIOJK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/MDIH/GZACIOJK/FO5MDIHGZACIOJK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/MDIH/GZACIOJK/FO5MDIHGZACIOJK.SMALL.jpg NightHawkInLight The above video demonstrates how to fire a rocket under the power of a flammable aerosol. Hairspray or a flammable spray deodorant are the fuels of choice. The total cost of this project assuming the tools needed are already available is about $25. For that price you can make 4 rockets for the launc...
By: NightHawkInLight

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Mar 2012 10:20:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Featured-Author-lookwhatjoeysmaking/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/PLKO/GYUQTJSH/FR0PLKOGYUQTJSH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/PLKO/GYUQTJSH/FR0PLKOGYUQTJSH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/PLKO/GYUQTJSH/FR0PLKOGYUQTJSH.SMALL.jpg wilgubeast Joey Hudy is an eighth grader in Arizona who makes awesome projects. With the help of MAKE magazine, he had the opportunity to show off his Extreme Marshmallow Cannon to President Obama at the White House Science Fair. Not only did he show it, he was able to make a roomful of Secret Service agents m...
By: wilgubeast

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:01:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Rocket-Launcher-with-Generator/
Paper Rocket Launcher with Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOA/I7LP/GPAS2SVM/FOAI7LPGPAS2SVM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOA/I7LP/GPAS2SVM/FOAI7LPGPAS2SVM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOA/I7LP/GPAS2SVM/FOAI7LPGPAS2SVM.SMALL.jpg blipvert We wanted to build a paper rocket launcher similar to that in Make magazine except entirely kid-powered, safe, and able to run all day long for fairs and festivals.  This design has at least 1000 launches in heat and dust and can launch a rocket made from a single sheet of copier paper and 12" of cl...
By: blipvert

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:08:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/100-Yard-Paper-Rocket-Launcher/
100-Yard Paper Rocket Launcher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/E04R/GYQFMVYZ/FZ3E04RGYQFMVYZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/E04R/GYQFMVYZ/FZ3E04RGYQFMVYZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/E04R/GYQFMVYZ/FZ3E04RGYQFMVYZ.SMALL.jpg WYE_Lance PVC paper rocket launcher designs are a dime-a-dozen. So why another one? Because I've tried many other designs found on Google and YouTube, and none of them are 1. fairly easy to build 2. perform spectacularly and 3. easy for kids to operate. I have finally come up with a design that fulfills all t...
By: WYE_Lance

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:01:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-parachute-release-mechanism-with-an-Arduino-Pro-/
A parachute release mechanism with an Arduino Pro Mini - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/K7UC/GTT6ZX2R/FLSK7UCGTT6ZX2R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/K7UC/GTT6ZX2R/FLSK7UCGTT6ZX2R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/K7UC/GTT6ZX2R/FLSK7UCGTT6ZX2R.SMALL.jpg sholtob this is a parachute release mechanism for a model rocket, i built it for a water rocket but other types would work. It uses an Arduino pro mini (http://www.sparkfun.com/products/9218) which is really good for this as it weighs less than two grams and is tiny. The mechanism fits in a 2 litre drinks b...
By: sholtob

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:23:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Handheld-Rocket-Launcher/
Handheld Rocket Launcher!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/Q3JR/G68HDFUI/FN5Q3JRG68HDFUI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/Q3JR/G68HDFUI/FN5Q3JRG68HDFUI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/Q3JR/G68HDFUI/FN5Q3JRG68HDFUI.SMALL.jpg kaptaink_cg Back when I was in High School (early 90s) boredom inspired me to create a handheld rocket launcher out of miscellaneous parts I found in my dad's garage. It worked spectacularly.... ONCE. After that I never got it operational again, and it eventually found its way back into the pile of parts. Rec...
By: kaptaink_cg

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Mar 2010 20:08:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Rocket-in-your-Pocket/
A Rocket in your Pocket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/YQC3/GSUT1EOQ/FTHYQC3GSUT1EOQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/YQC3/GSUT1EOQ/FTHYQC3GSUT1EOQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/YQC3/GSUT1EOQ/FTHYQC3GSUT1EOQ.SMALL.jpg Kiteman Not just a rocket in your pocket, but an entire rocket factory and launch system! Materials The materials are easy to find in most modern homes: A pocket-sized box. A box of matches A small scrap of wood. Some pieces of kitchen foil Optional extra: a pocket lighter. Making t...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2011 09:16:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Rocket-launching-pad/
Water Rocket launching pad - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/WUVZ/GS3BFCQK/FF8WUVZGS3BFCQK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/WUVZ/GS3BFCQK/FF8WUVZGS3BFCQK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/WUVZ/GS3BFCQK/FF8WUVZGS3BFCQK.SMALL.jpg robertodelle In this instructable i would demonstrate to all of you how i have built a launching pad for water rocket and at the same time how i have built my first water rocket. For building it i paid attention to: 1 safety for my kids (the bottle can be painful on face), 2 build a launching pad with materials ...
By: robertodelle

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 02:02:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/10-Minute-Rocket/
10 Minute Rocket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVO/C7TU/FGO9TDSJ/FVOC7TUFGO9TDSJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVO/C7TU/FGO9TDSJ/FVOC7TUFGO9TDSJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVO/C7TU/FGO9TDSJ/FVOC7TUFGO9TDSJ.SMALL.jpg (zack) This instructable will teach you how to build a simple, ultra light rocket from household items (and of course a rocket engine)Here's the supply list:- 1 tube of superglue- 1 roll of tinfoil- 1 straw big enough to fit around your launch rod- 1 deck of playing cards that you don't mind parting with- ...
By: (zack)

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 May 2008 17:43:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/50-Foot-Rubber-Band-Rocket/
50 Foot+ Rubber Band Rocket - New & Improved! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/XMAB/GHOX6IUI/F5HXMABGHOX6IUI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/XMAB/GHOX6IUI/F5HXMABGHOX6IUI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/XMAB/GHOX6IUI/F5HXMABGHOX6IUI.SMALL.jpg yokozuna This rocket is based on a kid's toy I saw a couple of years ago that was pretty amazing for the materials involved. I decided to recreate it and see how well my version would work. It was a little heavier than the styrofoam toy that I had played with, but still seemed to work a lot better than you m...
By: yokozuna

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:10:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Eco-Office-Rocket-Build-a-Rocket-from-Trash/
Eco Office Rocket: Build a Rocket from Trash - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/FG7D/GQZJN96Y/FUQFG7DGQZJN96Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/FG7D/GQZJN96Y/FUQFG7DGQZJN96Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/FG7D/GQZJN96Y/FUQFG7DGQZJN96Y.SMALL.jpg sshuggi Don't throw away those old papers. Turn them into a rocket! Whether you're just bored at work or want to have your own 'space race' at the office while your boss is on vacation, the Eco Office Rocket is for you. It's a great way to kill time, recycle trash, and take a break from a your day-to-day ...
By: sshuggi

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Aug 2011 03:07:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Keychain-Rocket-CamCorder/
Keychain Rocket CamCorder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/9A7T/GQYG62VM/FKF9A7TGQYG62VM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/9A7T/GQYG62VM/FKF9A7TGQYG62VM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/9A7T/GQYG62VM/FKF9A7TGQYG62VM.SMALL.jpg bertssat I have wanted to do this for years, Many have been built in my mind, but either $ time or something came up to prevent building like this, I have always wanted an ariel view of my home (green pool ,junk cars and all), I have built rockets, helicopters, blimps in my mind, but alas no further. My daug...
By: bertssat

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Aug 2011 19:32:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bottle-Rocket-Launcher-The-Cheap-Doesnt-Get-You/
Bottle Rocket Launcher: The Cheap, Doesn't Get You Wet Edition - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/0EPU/GQWF8WIZ/FNU0EPUGQWF8WIZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/0EPU/GQWF8WIZ/FNU0EPUGQWF8WIZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/0EPU/GQWF8WIZ/FNU0EPUGQWF8WIZ.SMALL.jpg sshuggi Whether you're a teacher, a kid, or just someone that wants to have fun with some water, bottle rockets are a good way to explore aerodynamics and basic rocketry without breaking the bank. (Plus, it's a good way to reuse old water bottles. Think green!) Parts and Tools Parts: 1   - 10' length of...
By: sshuggi

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Aug 2011 16:34:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Nyan-Cat-Rocket/
Nyan Cat Rocket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/PLF2/GQRBNZED/FJMPLF2GQRBNZED.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/PLF2/GQRBNZED/FJMPLF2GQRBNZED.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/PLF2/GQRBNZED/FJMPLF2GQRBNZED.SMALL.jpg ahrshin K9 has been bothering me for someone to hang out with while I'm in class, but my budget for this month is on the brink of  falling into the Red so I needed to come up with a buddy for k9 on the cheap hence this instrubtible was born. I started thinking about what should I make when I heard it commin...
By: ahrshin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:52:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-Change-Electronic-H20-Rocket-Launcher/
Quick Change Electronic 2 Litre Water Rocket Launcher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/FNYR/GQB4XJ9R/FLFFNYRGQB4XJ9R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/FNYR/GQB4XJ9R/FLFFNYRGQB4XJ9R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/FNYR/GQB4XJ9R/FLFFNYRGQB4XJ9R.SMALL.jpg d2theyo OK so I have been lurking here on the site for some time and this is my first instructable. This was my second launcher the first was a modification of the one from  "This Old House."  I used a ball valve instead of the complicated zip tie design. No offense to that design, but it just seems a bit m...
By: d2theyo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:16:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Air-Cannon-v3/
Air Cannon v3 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/A12P/N1PEP281DHL/F96A12PN1PEP281DHL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/A12P/N1PEP281DHL/F96A12PN1PEP281DHL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/A12P/N1PEP281DHL/F96A12PN1PEP281DHL.SMALL.jpg trebuchet03 A pneumatic cannon for launching plastic soda bottles.... or ketchup packets. Almost all parts can be obtained from home depot and probably any local hardware store with a plumbing section. Bigger is cool looking... But not always better. I have found smaller more robust designs to be far more fun ...
By: trebuchet03

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2006 23:24:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Improved-Pyrotechnics-Powder-Management/
Improved Pyrotechnics Powder Management - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/Z3FM/GQ5QCDO7/FK9Z3FMGQ5QCDO7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/Z3FM/GQ5QCDO7/FK9Z3FMGQ5QCDO7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/Z3FM/GQ5QCDO7/FK9Z3FMGQ5QCDO7.SMALL.jpg Kryptonite When mixing, crushing or handling fine powders for pyrotechnical use it is often convenient to work on a piece of paper to help gather, confine or pour the mixture; but often there are hastles including spillages, which is definitely not wanted. To produce a better, albeit simple, way to manage fin...
By: Kryptonite

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 02:06:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/compressed-air-rockets/
compressed air rockets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/Q65S/GP7IICRY/FUEQ65SGP7IICRY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/Q65S/GP7IICRY/FUEQ65SGP7IICRY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/Q65S/GP7IICRY/FUEQ65SGP7IICRY.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus When I was at the Bay Area Maker Faire earlier this year I saw a display that had a compressed air paper rocket launcher. Kids would make their own paper rockets, load them onto a launching tube and fire them into the sky. I thought it was pretty cool, but wanted something more dangerous different. ...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:11:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Rocket-with-Launcher/
Paper Rocket with Launcher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/FTX7/F30S107J/FQ6FTX7F30S107J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/FTX7/F30S107J/FQ6FTX7F30S107J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/FTX7/F30S107J/FQ6FTX7F30S107J.SMALL.jpg KelliShaver We're going to create a simple air pressure powered paper rocket that you can put together in a only a few minutes. I made this for my kid (five), but it would be a fun project for an older child to make and fly, too. I used to build them all the time in Jr. High.Warning: Hot glue? It gets hot. If y...
By: KelliShaver

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Jun 2007 16:54:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Vacuum-cleaner-Bazooka/
Make a Vacuum-cleaner Bazooka - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/KQTH/GPVF2B89/F8IKQTHGPVF2B89.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/KQTH/GPVF2B89/F8IKQTHGPVF2B89.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/KQTH/GPVF2B89/F8IKQTHGPVF2B89.SMALL.jpg ynze In five minutes, you can build an air-powered bazooka. The bazooka launches plastic capsules about 100 feet. And with some tweaking, you might stretch that distance quite a bit. Although everything you need to know is in the pictures, the video tells the whole story just as well… If the video i...
By: ynze

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2011 05:46:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mercury-Joe-semi-scale-GI-Joe-Redstone-Rocket/
Mercury Joe: Semi-scale flying GI Joe Redstone Rocket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/E01D/GP7IHRJ0/FN2E01DGP7IHRJ0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/E01D/GP7IHRJ0/FN2E01DGP7IHRJ0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/E01D/GP7IHRJ0/FN2E01DGP7IHRJ0.SMALL.jpg JamieClay This project was inspired 40 years ago when I got a GI Joe Mercury Capsule for my birthday. I always imagined it flying (even orbiting) and it kept me out of my parent's hair for days on end. Fast-forward to the mid 90s when the GI Joe Capsules are re-issued by Toys-R-Us -- naturally I picked up one...
By: JamieClay

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Jul 2011 20:55:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Be-an-Aeronautical-Scientist%3a-Make-your-Own-Jet-En/
Be an Aeronautical Scientist: Make your Own Jet Engine for a few Pennies. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS7/2MD4/9G9EXCFO3KR/FS72MD49G9EXCFO3KR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS7/2MD4/9G9EXCFO3KR/FS72MD49G9EXCFO3KR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS7/2MD4/9G9EXCFO3KR/FS72MD49G9EXCFO3KR.SMALL.jpg Kiteman You can make a real jet engine for five minute's work and the price of a spoonful of meths - how cool is that?!? I doubt there's a better way to re-use all those jars under the sink. Much more fun than a trip to the bottle bank. Materials and equipment. Stuff I had lying around: Pasta sauce...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Feb 2007 04:03:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bullet-Bill-Rocket/
Bullet Bill Rocket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/O5HB/GM552C91/F8FO5HBGM552C91.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/O5HB/GM552C91/F8FO5HBGM552C91.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/O5HB/GM552C91/F8FO5HBGM552C91.SMALL.jpg seamster Bullet Bill is a character that has appeared as an enemy in almost all of the Super Mario games from the very beginning. There are a few varieties, and their look and behavior has changed over the years. Like me, I'm sure you've been killed by a Bullet Bill many times. I enjoy making crazy, non-tra...
By: seamster

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Apr 2011 07:07:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Stomp-Rockets/
DIY Stomp Rockets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/E443/GF80DYYU/FP2E443GF80DYYU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/E443/GF80DYYU/FP2E443GF80DYYU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/E443/GF80DYYU/FP2E443GF80DYYU.SMALL.jpg Emsaid In this instructable I will show you how to make stomp rockets out of house hold materials. I first saw how to make these a while back in a class when we learned about how rockets worked, I did tweak the design a bit, so this isn't quite designed by me. however, these do do a great job of explainin...
By: Emsaid

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:19:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Iron-Man-Model-Rocket/
Iron Man Model Rocket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/EY79/GCJ0YV8F/FL4EY79GCJ0YV8F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/EY79/GCJ0YV8F/FL4EY79GCJ0YV8F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/EY79/GCJ0YV8F/FL4EY79GCJ0YV8F.SMALL.jpg seamster I have loved model rockets since I was a kid, but instead of building from kits I prefer to make funky ones from scratch. About a year ago, I got the idea to make a dual-engine model rocket in the shape of Iron Man. The idea presented a lot of unique challenges--which I've enjoyed working on--but th...
By: seamster

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:44:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Rocket-2-Stage-Mechanism/
Water Rocket 2-Stage Mechanism - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/KPEV/GCJ0ZKXF/FP6KPEVGCJ0ZKXF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/KPEV/GCJ0ZKXF/FP6KPEVGCJ0ZKXF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/KPEV/GCJ0ZKXF/FP6KPEVGCJ0ZKXF.SMALL.jpg air.command This mechanism was developed to provide automatic staging of multi-stage water rockets. This mechanism will release a sustainer with a standard 9mm Gardena nozzle when the booster stops producing thrust. The following tutorial describes how to build the staging mechanism. It should be used more ...
By: air.command

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Aug 2010 05:31:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Stomp-Rockets-Easy-and-Fun/
Paper Stomp Rockets - Easy and Fun! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/D1HR/GB5HDKJG/FSXD1HRGB5HDKJG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/D1HR/GB5HDKJG/FSXD1HRGB5HDKJG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/D1HR/GB5HDKJG/FSXD1HRGB5HDKJG.SMALL.jpg seamster I run a free summertime activity program for kids as part of my job in the city where I live. So I've got a lot of fun little projects up my sleeves, and I'm always on the lookout for more. One of the more popular summertime activities in my repertoire is homemade stomp rockets. Stomp rockets are gr...
By: seamster

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:22:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Professional-water-rocket-guide/
Professional water rocket guide - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8X/7JV9/G145R5BO/F8X7JV9G145R5BO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8X/7JV9/G145R5BO/F8X7JV9G145R5BO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8X/7JV9/G145R5BO/F8X7JV9G145R5BO.SMALL.jpg oscarthompson This Instructable will show you the how to build and fly water rockets. Featuring two stage rockets and drop away boosters, and also some basics. This instructable is based on my knowledge of water rockets, that I have learn in the past few years. I am not responsible for any damage you infict on y...
By: oscarthompson

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:45:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-to-build%2c-easy-to-use%2c-water-bottle-launcher!/
Easy to build, easy to use, water bottle launcher! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/YM73/9VEEP27VBJA/F3QYM739VEEP27VBJA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/YM73/9VEEP27VBJA/F3QYM739VEEP27VBJA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/YM73/9VEEP27VBJA/F3QYM739VEEP27VBJA.SMALL.jpg bpwagner Here it is... a simple water bottle rocket launcher that you can build in an evening and play with the very next day. I first saw this design at the Tunnel Mill scout camp in southern Indiana. Kids will have a blast (no pun intended) launching water filled 20oz plastic bottles 50 ft or more into t...
By: bpwagner

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2006 19:18:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Bottle-Bazooka/
Water Bottle Bazooka - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/BF0U/FPWWQUFT/FO4BF0UFPWWQUFT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/BF0U/FPWWQUFT/FO4BF0UFPWWQUFT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/BF0U/FPWWQUFT/FO4BF0UFPWWQUFT.SMALL.jpg jeff-o Have you ever wanted to fire a water bottle from a shoulder-mounted launcher? I know I have. This Instructable takes the basic "water bottle rocket" science lesson and expands on it, combining the ability to aim with a convenient trigger mechanism. It can be built in a few hours using parts from ...
By: jeff-o

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:19:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Water_Rocket_1/
Water Rocket! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFG/BAEK/FPBKYOLE/FFGBAEKFPBKYOLE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFG/BAEK/FPBKYOLE/FFGBAEKFPBKYOLE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFG/BAEK/FPBKYOLE/FFGBAEKFPBKYOLE.SMALL.jpg Banduan 9 I Give The Creadit To AirCommandRocketsIf you like You can Upgrade you ..... everything at their website.Enjoy:PSo you want to build one...The following instrucdibles describe how to build a launcher and a simple single stage water rocket capable of flights to altitudes of around 60 - 80m. (~180 - 2...
By: Banduan 9

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Jan 2009 04:36:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Soda-Bottle-Rocket./
Soda Bottle Rocket. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/6JLQ/8FJEP27RLYL/FCT6JLQ8FJEP27RLYL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/6JLQ/8FJEP27RLYL/FCT6JLQ8FJEP27RLYL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/6JLQ/8FJEP27RLYL/FCT6JLQ8FJEP27RLYL.SMALL.jpg Howtoons A simple soda bottle rocket launcher using coathanger wire, an inner tube, and a soda bottle.
By: Howtoons

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2005 02:34:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gasoline-Powered-Soda-Bottle-Rocket-Launcher.-Desi/
Gasoline Powered Soda Bottle Rocket Launcher. Designed & Tested By C.L.Raub - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/2CKG/F2H0OYGE/FG12CKGF2H0OYGE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/2CKG/F2H0OYGE/FG12CKGF2H0OYGE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/2CKG/F2H0OYGE/FG12CKGF2H0OYGE.SMALL.jpg TheGodsMustBeCrazy78 What You Need. You will need the following items. 2- 3" PVC pipe 15" long 3- 3" PVC Clean outs with caps 1- 1/2 12" long plastic threaded pipe 1- 3" PVC pipe cap 1- 3" PVC pipe coupler 1- 2" PVC 90 degree 1- 14" piece of 1/4" copper tubing 1- primer bulb 1- on / off / on momentar...
By: TheGodsMustBeCrazy78

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Jun 2007 10:32:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Straw-Rocket!/
Ultimate Straw Rocket! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD0/5DTU/F6B7Q0I4/FD05DTUF6B7Q0I4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD0/5DTU/F6B7Q0I4/FD05DTUF6B7Q0I4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD0/5DTU/F6B7Q0I4/FD05DTUF6B7Q0I4.SMALL.jpg pudi.dk What is the "Ultimate Straw Rocket"? Answer: A very easy to make rocket made from a drinking straw, and launched using air pressure. Almost everyone will be able to make this, it does not require any hard-to-find items, but also can it be made in very little time. Therefore will the rockets themselv...
By: pudi.dk

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Sep 2007 13:22:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rocket-powered-glider/
Rocket powered glider - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU9/P9LR/F6B7Q0U0/FU9P9LRF6B7Q0U0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU9/P9LR/F6B7Q0U0/FU9P9LRF6B7Q0U0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU9/P9LR/F6B7Q0U0/FU9P9LRF6B7Q0U0.SMALL.jpg Tool Using Animal Glue a micro rocket engine to a balsa glider. This is NOT a launch it entry, I didn't feel like doing the safety stuff, this was done to blow off steam between bouts of statics and statistics homework. Wacha need? A balsa glider super glue micro maxx rocket engines aluminum tape a spring from a p...
By: Tool Using Animal

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:02:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Launch-It%3a--Patriot-Model-Rocket/
Launch It: Patriot Model Rocket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/JR03/F5R8ITL7/FM6JR03F5R8ITL7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/JR03/F5R8ITL7/FM6JR03F5R8ITL7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/JR03/F5R8ITL7/FM6JR03F5R8ITL7.SMALL.jpg kruser495 Have you ever wanted to make your own rocket, instead of buying one from a kit? Well, now you can. This is great for people into model rockets. I will show you how to make a rocket, launch pad and electronic ignitor. The project will cost about $0 to $20 depending on what you have. This...
By: kruser495

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:41:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Colossal-Cannon%3a-Building-a-behemoth-piston-valved/
Colossal Cannon: Building a behemoth piston-valved pneumatic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/NPYH/F5R8QQGH/FMJNPYHF5R8QQGH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/NPYH/F5R8QQGH/FMJNPYHF5R8QQGH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/NPYH/F5R8QQGH/FMJNPYHF5R8QQGH.SMALL.jpg DeusXMachina So you have a decent sized vacant lot of land (be it farm country, woods, tundra, ice shelf) and you think to yourself, "Hmm...I wonder just how far I can hurl stuff, maybe even into the next county." Or maybe you just like the idea of kinetic energies ten times that of a 50 cal bullet shot out of a...
By: DeusXMachina

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Sep 2007 07:26:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Fireworks/
How to Make Fireworks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/P4MT/F68BAFLR/FSRP4MTF68BAFLR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/P4MT/F68BAFLR/FSRP4MTF68BAFLR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/P4MT/F68BAFLR/FSRP4MTF68BAFLR.SMALL.jpg pudi.dk There are many types of fireworks, where one of the most common in firework displays is the aerial shell. The aerial shell is used in fireworks displays, and can be either a round or a cylindrical shape. These aerial shells are loaded into tubes, called "mortars." Once lit, the aerial shell will fly...
By: pudi.dk

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Sep 2007 09:46:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/New-Rocket-Powered-Matchbox-Cars!---Extreme!/
New Rocket Powered Matchbox Cars! - Extreme! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/RDY5/F3YIJDUF/FNYRDY5F3YIJDUF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/RDY5/F3YIJDUF/FNYRDY5F3YIJDUF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/RDY5/F3YIJDUF/FNYRDY5F3YIJDUF.SMALL.jpg Kipkay First of all my inspiration for this project came from zjharva. This is a new version of Rocket Powered Matchbox cars with video! Now you see what they really do on rocket power! I used Hot Wheels cars but I felt they really needed to be called Matchbox because of what were about to do to them! W...
By: Kipkay

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:14:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soda-Bottle-Water-Rocket/
Soda Bottle Water Rocket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/Z96X/F54HMCE8/F6KZ96XF54HMCE8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/Z96X/F54HMCE8/F6KZ96XF54HMCE8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/Z96X/F54HMCE8/F6KZ96XF54HMCE8.SMALL.jpg cyenobite In a couple of hours (or less) you could make this water rocket! Water rockets use water and pressurized air to launch a soda bottle(s) 100's of feet into the air. This instructable will NOT cover the launcher. I hope to later come back and write up an instructable for a launcher. There are many web...
By: cyenobite

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