http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 22:43:06 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-model-rocket-parachute/
Make a model rocket parachute - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/0MB6/HDYZDVH8/FHT0MB6HDYZDVH8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/0MB6/HDYZDVH8/FHT0MB6HDYZDVH8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/0MB6/HDYZDVH8/FHT0MB6HDYZDVH8.SMALL.jpg Qsilverrdc Here is a simple way to make a parachute out of household items.  These chutes will work with model rockets, and other hand thrown items. All that is needed is: • Plastic film, a trash can liner or other thin plastic sheet about 20" square. • Dental floss, or other high strength light weight string....
By: Qsilverrdc

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:10:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Teddy-parachute-jump-apparatus-parafauna/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/ZR69/H703O5V0/F67ZR69H703O5V0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/ZR69/H703O5V0/F67ZR69H703O5V0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/ZR69/H703O5V0/F67ZR69H703O5V0.SMALL.jpg ynze Let your teddy safely do a parachute jump! Inspired on the fantastic idea of "parafauna", we made an apparatus to transport teddies, attached to a parachute, to an altitude of about 7 meters. Once up, the teddies are released and float to the ground, landing safely thanks to their parachute. Why? B...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Sep 2012 11:09:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Parachute-Flying-for-Kids/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/Y6CR/H4VQ9UMO/FBOY6CRH4VQ9UMO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/Y6CR/H4VQ9UMO/FBOY6CRH4VQ9UMO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/Y6CR/H4VQ9UMO/FBOY6CRH4VQ9UMO.SMALL.jpg nsprashanth.1010 It was a Sunday and wanted to make some thing for my 33 months daughter. I remember, playing with Parachute when I was kid, thought of making it again. So the Project was ON.  Since the 47th Singapore Independence Day is Fast Approaching, Thought of using Red Color for my Parachute as Red is one of...
By: nsprashanth.1010

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Jul 2012 20:38:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Toy-parachuter-shooter/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/O7YW/GYN8NVMR/FIKO7YWGYN8NVMR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/O7YW/GYN8NVMR/FIKO7YWGYN8NVMR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/O7YW/GYN8NVMR/FIKO7YWGYN8NVMR.SMALL.jpg Stryker I made this toy in about 20 minutes for my kids to shoot their little army parachute guy up in the air.  It's a lot of fun and can shoot lots of lite things into the air or across the room.  It's all made from scrape from my shop and the blower from an old moon bounce. To make your own, simply scre...
By: Stryker

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:28:37 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/K7UC/GTT6ZX2R/FLSK7UCGTT6ZX2R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/K7UC/GTT6ZX2R/FLSK7UCGTT6ZX2R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/Intro-37/
Intro - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDM/TBI5/GOW3Y4SE/FDMTBI5GOW3Y4SE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDM/TBI5/GOW3Y4SE/FDMTBI5GOW3Y4SE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDM/TBI5/GOW3Y4SE/FDMTBI5GOW3Y4SE.SMALL.gif mndrphysics In this project, you will learn how to build a bottle rocket, including a return system and parachute.  The rocket is powered by water pressure, and will be launched into the air.  Once in the air, your rocket should deploy the parachute and tennis ball, which should fall to the ground slowly. Get...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 08:47:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Two-Stage-Water-Rocket-Parachute-Recovery-System/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/O0C6/GLFU0TH4/FH0O0C6GLFU0TH4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/O0C6/GLFU0TH4/FH0O0C6GLFU0TH4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/O0C6/GLFU0TH4/FH0O0C6GLFU0TH4.SMALL.jpg DonosDAD This series shows the construction of a two stage parachute recovery system for water bottle rockets.  Visit my YouTube page for the complete 20 video step-by-step guide on the contruction, testing & launching of this syetm.  http://www.youtube.com/user/kaibab2708#p/u/42/IqMo0ibbYLw
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:39:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-parachute-ejection-system/
Make a parachute ejection system - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/4X5G/G0AMJ8MR/FUM4X5GG0AMJ8MR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/4X5G/G0AMJ8MR/FUM4X5GG0AMJ8MR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/4X5G/G0AMJ8MR/FUM4X5GG0AMJ8MR.SMALL.jpg andy70707 make an electronic, tilt activated latching parachute ejection system for model rockets from just a few simple components.Finished Product: Parts Here is a list of the parts you will need: -Soldering iron -Solder -Thyristor -2 different coloured standard LEDs -2 100 ohm resistors -2 330 ohm res...
By: andy70707

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Oct 2009 15:17:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Matchbox-Parachute/
Mini Matchbox-Parachute - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/HYTJ/FWBNLXWQ/FGHHYTJFWBNLXWQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/HYTJ/FWBNLXWQ/FGHHYTJFWBNLXWQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/HYTJ/FWBNLXWQ/FGHHYTJFWBNLXWQ.SMALL.jpg spacewarp First of all, I would like to ask you for your comprehension, because this is my first instructable, and my native language is Hungarian, so please excuse me about my English use. Some years ago, I made a parachute like this, just for fun. And now, I would like to share it with the community. You ca...
By: spacewarp

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:04:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex_M1_Carbine/
Knex M1 Carbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/FVTX/FP319K64/FUZFVTXFP319K64.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/FVTX/FP319K64/FUZFVTXFP319K64.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/FVTX/FP319K64/FUZFVTXFP319K64.SMALL.jpg loyamann123 This is a M1 Carbine and I hope you guys enjoy this Range: 40 ft or so Looks: I'd say it looks a lot like the real thing True Trigger Well hope you like this... Credit for Taunts with his mp5 I modified the mag a bit to hold Grey connectors though. Credit to the Dunkis for his trigger This is my...
By: loyamann123

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:01:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Parachute/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/ZN4Z/FEMY2Q6W/F3VZN4ZFEMY2Q6W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/ZN4Z/FEMY2Q6W/F3VZN4ZFEMY2Q6W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/ZN4Z/FEMY2Q6W/F3VZN4ZFEMY2Q6W.SMALL.jpg ultrauber This is a little parachute I made out of a mint tin, a plastic bag, and some string. It was put together with hot glue.The parachute can fold inside itself to fit in a mint tin, and when opened, the mint tin can be closed. This enables it to be able to take a slight payload (I've used SD memory card...
By: ultrauber

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Apr 2008 12:34:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Parachute-Jumping/
Parachute Jumping - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F92/5XGK/MQSEV2Z5YZI/F925XGKMQSEV2Z5YZI.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F92/5XGK/MQSEV2Z5YZI/F925XGKMQSEV2Z5YZI.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F92/5XGK/MQSEV2Z5YZI/F925XGKMQSEV2Z5YZI.SMALL.jpg icanryme2002 There is some evidence that Chinese acrobats used parachute-like devices in 1306. Proper fitting of the harness The harness is designed to distribute the opening shock evenly throughout the body, if a proper fit has been attained. A poorly fitted harness may cause badly wrenched shoulders...
By: icanryme2002

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