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Can a loose connection lead to a blown mains fuse?

N_Cook — Sun, 19 May 2013 07:58:34 GMT

800 watt toroidal transformer operating at say 400 watts. Secondaries lead
to conventional bridge rectifier and smoothing caps for +/- rails. A break
appears in the DC rails central 0V return to the transformer, could that
lead to a blown mains fuse, via inductive action?

Call for Papers: World Congress on Engineering and Computer ScienceWCECS 2013

iaeng_imecs_wce_wcecs_e — Sun, 19 May 2013 07:50:57 GMT

Call for Papers: World Congress on Engineering and Computer Science
WCECS 2013

CFP: World Congress on Engineering and Computer Science WCECS 2013
Draft Paper Submission Deadline: 2 July, 2013
Camera-Ready Papers Due & Registration Deadline: 30 July, 2013
WCECS 2013: San Francisco, USA, 23-25 October, 2013
http://www.iaeng.org/WCECS2013

The WCECS 2013 is organized by the International Association of
Engineers (IAENG), a non-profit international association for the
engineers and the computer scientists. The congress has the focus on
the frontier topics in the theoretical and applied engineering and
computer science subjects. The WCECS conferences serve as good
platforms for our members and the entire engineering community to meet
with each other and to exchange ideas. Our last IAENG conference has
attracted more than one thousand participants from over 30 countries,
and our conference committees have been formed with over two hundred
and sixty committee members who are mainly research center heads,
faculty deans, department heads, professors, and research scientists
from over 20 countries.

All submitted papers will be under peer review and accepted papers
will be published in the conference proceeding (ISBN:
978-988-19252-3-7). The abstracts will be indexed and available at
major academic databases. The accepted papers will also be considered
for publication in the special issues of the journal Engineering
Letters, in IAENG journals and in edited books. Revised and expanded
version of the selected papers may also be included as book chapters
in the standalone edited books under the framework of cooperation
between IAENG and publishers like Springer. For reference, post-
conference edited books of our recent IAENG conferences like for
example: Trends in Intelligent Systems and Computer Engineering,
Advances in Communication Systems and Electrical Engineering, Advances
in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Advances in
Computational Algorithms and Data Analysis, and IAENG Transactions on
Engineering Technologies etc., have been published by Springer.

The WCECS 2013 is composed of the following 15 conferences (all will
be held at the same location and date):

ICCB 13
International Conference on Computational Biology 2013

ICCE 13
International Conference on Chemical Engineering 2013

ICCS 13
International Conference on Circuits and Systems 2013

ICCSA 13
International Conference on Computer Science and Applications 2013

ICCST 13
International Conference on Communications Systems and Technologies
2013

ICEEA 13
International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Applications
2013

ICEIT 13
International Conference on Education and Information Technology 2013

ICIAR 13
International Conference on Intelligent Automation and Robotics 2013

ICIMT 13
International Conference on Internet and Multimedia Technologies 2013

ICMHA 13
International Conference in Modeling Health Advances 2013

ICMLDA 13
International Conference on Machine Learning and Data Analysis 2013

ICMSC 13
International Conference on Modeling, Simulation and Control 2013

ICSCA 13
International Conference on Soft Computing and Applications 2013

ICSEEM 13
International Conference on Systems Engineering and Engineering
Management 2013

ICSPIE 13
International Conference on Signal Processing and Imaging Engineering
2013

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Submission:

WCECS 2013 is now accepting manuscript submissions. Prospective
authors are invited to submit their draft paper in full paper (any
appropriate style) to WCECS{at}iaeng.org. The submitted file can be in
MS Word format, PS format, or PDF formats.

The first page of the draft paper should include:
(1) Title of the paper;
(2) Name, affiliation and e-mail address for each author;
(3) A maximum of 5 keywords of the paper.

Also, the name of the conference that the paper is being submitted to
should be stated in the email.

It is our target that the reviewing process and the result
notification for each submitted manuscript can be completed within one
month from its submission. The reviewing process is to ensure the
quality of the accepted papers in the WCECS congress. The conferences
have enjoyed high reputation among many research colleagues.

WCECS Congress Co-chairs

Prof. Craig Douglas (WCECS Co-chair)
Distinguished Professor of Mathematics, University of Wyoming
Visiting Professor, Computer Science Department, Yale University, USA

Prof. Warren S. Grundfest, Fellow, AIMBE, SPIE (WCECS co-chair)
Co-Chair, Biomedical Engineering IDP
Professor of Electrical Engineering and Professor of Surgery
The Henry Samueli School of Engineering & Applied Science
University of California, Los Angeles, USA
Former Chair, SPIE Health Care Engineering & Technology Policy
Former Vice Chair, Health Care Engineering Policy Committee, IEEE

Prof. Jon Burgstone (WCECS & ICIMT co-chair)
Faculty Chair
Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology
College of Engineering
University of California, Berkeley, USA
Board Member of the Rock Center for Entrepreneurship at Harvard
Business School, Harvard University

Prof. Burghard B. Rieger (ICMLDA honorary co-chair)
Professor of Computational Linguistics
Former Dean (1999-2001) of Faculty of Languages and Literature
Former Head of Department of Linguistic Computing, University of
Trier, Germany
President (1989-93) of the German Society for Linguistic Computing
(GLDV)
Vice-President (1990-94) of the International Society for Terminoly
and Knowledge Engineering (GTW)

Prof. Lei Xu (ICSCA honorary co-chair)
IEEE Fellow and IAPR Fellow,
Member of European Academy of Sciences,
Chair Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

More details about the WCECS 2013 can be found at:
http://www.iaeng.org/WCECS2013/index.html

********
It will be highly appreciated if you can circulate these calls for
papers to your colleagues.

Repairing a DC power supply

jkm89 — Sun, 19 May 2013 06:53:04 GMT

Greetings,

I recently purchased a few surplus HP 6266B DC power supplies: http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...46751780,d.cGE
Some of them work, but others are exhibiting relatively strange behavior. One of them does not work at all, (no voltage is produced), and another one has a voltage, but the voltage increases very slowly. If I turn it up to its highest setting, It takes several minutes to get up to half of its max voltage.

Has anyone else had a problem like this? I was thinking about changing out some of the capacitors, because I feel like they would be the most likely to fail. Any other ideas?

Thanks in advance.

How to create a Power Bank using Laptop battery?

ichigo200 — Sun, 19 May 2013 05:35:00 GMT

I hope someone can help me to create a power bank using laptop batteries. I know how to solder parts but i need all the parts needed and procedure.

i have an msi cr410 brand new battery and i want to convert it to usb so i can charge a micro usb phone.

thanks in advance..

rec.models.rockets FAQ Part 03 - Rocketry on the Internet

rmrfaq@n2netmail.com — Sun, 19 May 2013 05:34:17 GMT

Archive-name: model-rockets/internet
Rec-models-rockets-archive-name: rockets-faq/part03
Posting-Frequency: weekly
Last-modified: 2002 May 29
URL: http://www.ninfinger.org/~sven/rockets/rmrfaq.toc.html

Rec.Models.Rockets Frequently Asked Questions: PART 3 OF 14

ROCKETRY ON THE INTERNET

3.1 How do I get to the r.m.r archive site?

The old Sunsite rec.models.rockets archive has not been active since
sometime in 1999. The archives are now part of the ibilio.org domain:

http://www.ibiblio.org/pub/archives/rec.models.rockets

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3.2 What is available from the r.m.r archive?

The r.mr. archive used to be the 'official' archive site for
rocketry-related
materials submitted by r.m.r contributors. The archive has been
static for
the past few years. The archive still has a number of useful
files. The following are some of the subdirectories of the archive,
and a brief description of what is in them.

ARTICLES - documents. Informative how-to articles, and other text.

BATF - BATF information

CATALOGS - manufacturer catalogs (a few might actually be current)

CYBERROC - various software for rocketry, including VCP

DIGITRAK - a directory for DigiTrak rocket flight modeling software

ELECTRONICS - rocketry electronics

FAA - FAA information

GRAPHICS - pictures of rockets, launches, and people, scale data,
logos, etc.

LISTS - certified motor lists, club listings

PLANS - rocket plans, including old kit plans and decal scans

PROGRAMS - rocketry software, including tracking software and propep

PROGRAMS.MAC - rocketry software for the Mac

PROGRAMS1 - more rocketry software

PROGRAMS2 - even more rocketry software

PROGRAMS3 - yet even more rocketry software

PROGRAMS4 - lots more rocketry software - Go Nuts!

R.M.R_POSTINGS - an archive of every r.m.r. posting since late Nov. 1991

RASP - a directory for RASP rocket flight modeling software (PC and Mac)

RMRFAQ - the r.m.r. FAQ

ROCKetCAD - demo CAD software for rockets

SOUNDS - .WAV and Macintosh System 7 sound files of launches

Winroc - a directory for WinRoc rocket flight modeling software

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3.3 How do I upload files to the r.m.r. archive?

At this time, you can't. This will change soon.

--------------------------------------------------
3.4 I have read-only access to r.m.r. Is there any way I can still post
articles to the newsgroup?

Try http://www.google.com/

--------------------------------------------------
3.5 What are some neat rocketry web pages to check out?

*** IMPORTANT ROCKETRY WEB SITES ***

HTML version of the entire FAQ:

http://www.ninfinger.org/~sven/rockets/rmrfaq.toc.html

ROCKETRY ONLINE
http://www.rocketryonline.com/

Rocketry Online is a comprehensive web site for everything to do
with
rocketry and the Internet.

NAR - The National Association of Rocketry home page
http://www.nar.org

Home page for the worlds largest and oldest consumer rocketry
organization.

TRA - Tripoli Rocketry Association
http://www.tripoli.org

Official home page of the Tripoli Rocketry Association

CAR - Canadian Association of Rocketry
http://www.canadianrocketry.org/

Home page of the Canadian Association of Rocketry. Check out
what's
happening north of the U.S.

UKRA - United Kingdom Rocketry Association
http://www.ukra.org.uk/

Home page for the United Kingdom's largest consumer rocketry
organization.

European Model Rocketry
http://www.europerocketry.com/

Comprehensive Web site for rocketry in Europe.

New Zealand Rocketry Association
http://www.rockets.co.nz/nzra/nzra.htm

Home page for the New Zealand Rocketry Association.

SAMROC - South Africa Model Rocket Club
http://www.samroc.org.za/

*** ROCKETRY CLUB HOME PAGES BY STATE ***

ALABAMA
HARA: Huntsville Area Rocketry Association, NAR Section 403
http://home.hiwaay.net/~bday/hara/

ARIZONA
Arizona High Power Rocketry Association
http://www.goodnet.com/~roktdan/ahpra/

SARA: Southern Arizona Rocket Association, NAR Section 545
http://www.sararocketry.org/

SSS: Superstition Spacemodeling Society - Tripoli Phoenix
http://www.sssrocketry.org/

CALIFORNIA
AEROPAC: Association of Experimental Rocketry of the Pacific
http://www.aeropac.org/

BAYNAR: NAR Section 359
http://www.bynar.org/

DART: Diego Area Rocket Team
http://www.tns.net/dart

LUNAR: Livermore Unit of the NAR, NAR Section 534
http://www.lunar.org/

ROC: Rocketry Organization of California - Tripoli Anaheim
http://www.rocstock.org/

SCRA: Southern California Rocket Assoc., NAR Section 430
http://home.earthlink.net/~mebowitz/

COLORADO
COSROCS: Colorado Rocket Society, NAR Section 515
http://www.cosrocs.org/

Colorado Rocketry Association of Space Hobbyists - CRASH
http://www.crashonline.org/

CONNECTICUT
CATO: CATO Rocketry Club, NAR Section 581
http://www.catorockets.org/

CTRA/NARCONN
http://www.ctra-narconn.org/

FLORIDA
Florida Spacemodeling Association
http://fsatwp2001.tripod.com/

Spaceport Rocketry Association, NAR Section 342
http://home.cfl.rr.com/sra/

THOR - Tampa/Hillsborough Organization of Rocketry
http://members.surfbest.net/(E-Mail Removed)/thor.htm

GEORGIA
Southern Area Rocketry
http://www.soar571.com

ILLINOIS
CIA: Central Illinois Aerospace, NAR Section 527
http://www.prairienet.org/cia/

NIRA: Northern Illinois Rocketry Assocation, NAR Section 117
http://www.NIRA-rocketry.org/

INDIANA
Rocketeers of Central Indiana
http://www.indyrockets.org/roci.html

SCAM: Summit City Aerospace Modelers, NAR Section 282
http://www.mixi.net/~bobhart/

Launch Crue - Holland, IN
http://www.geocities.com/launchcrue519/

KANSAS
K.L.O.U.D.Busters Inc., TRA Prefect
http://www.kloudbusters.org/

KENTUCKY
Kentuckiana Rocketry Association
http://www.ntr.net/~cdutley/krahome.htm

MARYLAND - WASHINGTON DC
NAR Headquarters AeroModelers Society, NAR Section 139
http://www.narhams.org/

Tripoli Maryland
http://www.mdtripoli.org/

MASSACHUSETTS
CMASS: Central Massachusetts Spacemodeling Society, NAR
Section 464
http://www.cmass.org/

MICHIGAN
Huron Valley Rocket Society
http://www.huvars.org/

MISSOURI
St. Louis Rocketry Association
http://www.stlouisrocketry.org/

NEW JERSEY

Garden State Spacemodeling Society
http://www.robnee.com/gsss

Tripoli North Jersey
http://www.metrarocketclub.org/

Southern Jersey Area Rocket Society
http://www.sojars.org/

NEW YORK
ASTRE: Albany-Schenectady-Troy Rocket Enthusiasts of New York,
Section 471 of the NAR
http://www.astre471.org/

MARS: Monroe Astronautical Rocketry Society
Section 136 of the NAR
http://www.marsclub.org/

LIARS: Long Island Advanced Rocketry Society, TRA
Prefecture 29,
and the North Shore Section 142 of the NAR
http://www.liars.org/

Buffalo Rocket Society - Tripoli Western NY
http://www.buffalorocketsociety.org/
OHIO
Northern Ohio's Tri City Sky Busters, NAR Section 535
http://www.skybusters.org/

Northeastern Ohio's Mantua Township Missile Agency, NAR
Section 606
http://web.raex.com/~markndeb/rockets/mtma/

Queen City Area Rocket Klub - QUARK
http://crash.to/quark

Toledo Area Rocketry Society
http://pages.prodigy.net/jjschmidt/

OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma Tripoli
http://members.cox.net/tripoli-oklahoma

PENNSYLVANIA
Pittsburgh Space Command, NAR Section 473
http://www.psc473.org/

Southern Pennsylvania Area Association of Rocketry
http://www.spaar.org/

Blastoff Rocket Club - Erie
http://frontpage.velocity.net/duane/index.html

SOUTH CAROLINA
Tripoli South Carolina
http://www.tripolisc.com

TEXAS
DARS: Dallas Area Rocket Society, NAR Section 308
http://www.dars.org/

AARG: Austin Area Rocketry Group
http://www.aarg.org/

NHRC: NASA/Houston Rocket Club, NAR Section 365, TRA 002
http://www.nhrc.homestead.com/

UTAH
UROC: Utah Rocketry Club
http://www.uroc.org/

VIGINIA
NOVAAR: Northern Virginia Area Association of Rocketry
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/8561

WEST VIRGINIA
West Virginia Society of Amateur Rocketry
http://www.wvsoar.org/

WISCONSIN
Wisconsin Organization of Spacemodeling Hobbyists - WOOSH
http://www.wooshrocketry.org/

*** WEB SITES OF GENERAL INTEREST TO ROCKETRY ***

Apollo-Saturn Reference Page
John Duncan's guide to the Saturn V and Saturn 1b, with loads of
scale data for the modeler.
http://www.apollosaturn.com

BATF
http://www.atf.treas.gov/

BATF "Orange Book"
A scanned copy of the BATF non-copyrighted book titled,
"ATF - Explosives Law and Regulation,"
http://www.info-central.org/regulatory/orangebook/
http://members.aol.com/RocketWeb/reg...atf/orange.htm

Certified Motor Listings
NAR Standards and Testing Committee
http://www.nar.org/SandT/NARenglist.shtml
Tripoli Motor Testing
http://www.tripoli.org/motors.htm

Cineroc Sites
Places were you can find stuff about the old Estes Cineroc
movie camera
http://www.techblvd.com/Rvideo/rvideo.htm
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OldRockets/

Competition Rocketry
http://www.nar.org/competition/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/contestRoc/
http://www.acmenet.net/jvincent/nercb.html

Early Space Flight
John Sisson of UC Irvine has created terrific web page about early
visions of spaceflight, including material from Ley, Disney,
and our
own G. Harry Stine.
http://sun3.lib.uci.edu/~jsisson/john.htm

Electronics and Rocketry
Ed's web site devoted to electronics used in consumer rocketry.
Currently has VCP files and information about Taniwha Flight
Computers
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/7318

FAA Form 7711-2 Application for Certificate of Waiver
downloadable/printable copy of Form 7711-2
http://www.faa.gov/avr/afs/Waiver.htm

Model/High Power Rocketry Motor Dimensions
http://www.dnaco.net/~dantassi/motors.html

Model Rocket Drag Analysis
John DeMar's R&D report containing useful CD data
http://web.syr.edu/~smdemar/rocketdrag.html

National Fire Protection Association
http://www.nfpa.org

Northeast Regional Contest Board page
http://www.acmenet.net/jvincent/nercb.html

Old Rockets, Old Rocketeers, Nostalgia
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OldRockets/
http://www.dars.org/jimz/rp00.htm

rec.models.rockets Design Contest Homepage
Enter your rocket design in the ongoing r.m.r. Design Contest!
Winners receive prizes from generous r.m.r. readers.
http://www.aeroconsystems.com/descon...scon_index.htm

VCP Software Archive
Official site for Gary Crowell's CP/CG Calculator.
Stabilize your designs!
http://www.v-serv.com/vcp/

Water Rockets
Gary Ensmenger's Water Rocket Playground:
http://www.h2orocket.com/

Yahoo -
http://www.yahoo.com/Recreation/Hobb...Crafts/Rockets

The above is a great starting point and has a large number of
pointers
to other rocketry sites.

http://www.ninfinger.org/~sven/rockets/rmrfaq.toc.html

This is the rocketry page of Sven Knudson.
He has the most up-to-date HTML version of the
rec.models.rockets FAQ.
He also has great rocketry pages and the rec.models.scale FAQ.

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Copyright (c) 1996-2002 Wolfram von Kiparski, editor.
Refer to Part 00 for the full copyright notice.

rec.models.rockets FAQ Part 00 - Introduction and TOC

rmrfaq@n2netmail.com — Sun, 19 May 2013 05:34:15 GMT

Archive-name: model-rockets/addresses
Rec-models-rockets-archive-name: rockets-faq/part02
Posting-Frequency: weekly
Last-modified: 2002 May 14
URL: http://www.ninfinger.org/~sven/rockets/rmrfaq.toc.html

Rec.Models.Rockets Frequently Asked Questions: PART 2 OF 14

NAMES AND ADDRESSES

Last update: May 29, 2002

This portion of the r.m.r FAQ is maintained by Wolfram v.Kiparski.
If you notice any errors, inconsistencies, or ommissions, kindly email
Wolf, at (E-Mail Removed) so that it can be corrected.

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2.1 Are their any national-level rocketry organizations which I might join?
What services do they offer?

National Association of Rocketry Model and high power rocketry for
P.O. Box 177 aerospace modelers in the U.S. and
Altoona, WI 54270 around the world.
(800) 262-4872 - sanctions contests and records
- NARAM and NSL yearly national
nar-(E-Mail Removed) competition and sport launches
http://www.nar.org/ - Liability insurance for rocket
flying activities
Complete information is - "Sport Rocketry" magazine
available at the NAR's - Motor safety certification (model
web site. and high power rocket motors)
- High Power (Level 1-3) flyer
certification
- NARTREK continuing education
program

Tripoli Rocketry Association, Inc. High power rocketry enthusiasts
P.O. Box 970010 - Sanctions & insures high power
Orem, UT 84097-0010 rocket launches
http://www.tripoli.org - High power certification
- Yearly national sport launch
(LDRS)

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2.2 What are the addresses of some the rocketry manufacturers and suppliers?
Do they offer catalogs?

Here is a list of rocketry manufacturers and suppliers. The list is
divided
into a number of categories. Each address appears only once, but may in
fact qualify to fit into more than one category. The rocketry industry is
rather dynamic, so if this list is six months old, it may be out of date.
The editor(s) of this FAQ can not verify if the companies are, or are
not in
business. Reasonable attempts have been made at completeness, though it
is reasonable that this list may not be complete. If you notice any
errors or omissions, kindly email Wolf at (E-Mail Removed), and the
corrections will be applied ASAP.

Caveat Emptor

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2.2.1 Model and High Power Rocket Manufacturers - kits/motors/supplies/etc.

AAA Model Aviation Fuels OUT OF BUSINESS

Aardvark Rockets mid-to-high power kits
http://www.aardvarkrockets.com parts and supplies, custom work

Aerospace Specialty Products Scale and competition kits, parts,
P.O. Box 1408 G-10 fiberglass, adhesives,
abrasives,
Gibsonton, FL 33534 mylar parachutes, sheeting,
and tape
http://www.asp-rocketry.com Catalog - $2.00

Aerotech, Inc. Composite motors, reloadables
(B - M)
3100 E. Charleston Blvd. Large model rocket kits; high
Ste. 123 power rockets, parts, supplies
Las Vegas, NV 89104 Hybrid motors
(702) 641-2301
(702) 641-1883 FAX
(E-Mail Removed)
http://www.aerotech-rocketry.com

Apogee Components rocket motors 1/4A - F
1431 Territory Trail Micro Motors (10.5mm)
Colorado Springs, CO 80919-3323 Composite B and C motors
(E-Mail Removed) Long burn D, E, and F motors
(Timothy Van Milligan) Kits, supplies, and software
(719) 535-9335 Educational materials and books
http://www.ApogeeRockets.com Catalog - see website

Binder Design mid-high power rocket kits
P.O. Box 13376 parts and components
Salem, OR 97309 experimental
(503) 581-3180 phone/fax
(E-Mail Removed) online ordering
http://www.binderdesign.com/

Blackhawk R&D mid-high power rocket kits
1 Grand Central Park parts and supplies
Suite 2152 fiberglass parts specialist
Keyser WV 26726
(304) 788-7660 online ordering
(E-Mail Removed)
http://www.blackhawkrd.com/

Centuri Engineering OUT OF BUSINESS 9/81
Phoenix, AZ

Cesaroni Technology, Inc. Reloadable rocket motors
P.O. Box 246 38mm G - J impulse range
2561 Stouffville Road also mfgs Hypertek Hybrid motors
Gormley, Ontario
CANADA L0H 1G0
http://www.cesaroni.net/
http://www.pro38.com/mainpage.html

Cluster R See 'Rocket R&D/THOY/Cluster R'

Competiton Model Rockets OUT OF BUSINESS 12/87
Alexandria, VA (see Pratt Hobbies)

Cosmodrome Rocketry E - H power scale rocket kits
1724 W. Great Oak Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85746 online ordering
(520)295-1529
(E-Mail Removed)
http://www.cosmodromerocketry.com/

Custom Rocket Co. Model rocket kits and parts
somewhere in Arizona

Doctor Rocket Licensed manufacturer of Aerotech
(E-Mail Removed) compatible reloadable
motors.
http://www.drrocket.com/

Dynacom High power rockets (fiberglass
P.O. Box 85 and composite components).
Boston, PA 15135-0085 Catalog - $3.00
(412) 751-9515
(E-Mail Removed)
http://www.Dynacom-Inc.com/

Eclipse Components OUT OF BUSINESS

Edmonds Aerospace Model rockets and competition
13326 Preuit Place kits, B/G, R/G, RC/G
Herndon, VA 22070 Inexpensive, and reputedly of
(703) 471-9313 high quality.
(E-Mail Removed)
http://Members.aol.com/RobEdmonds/Edmonds.html

Energon Systems, Inc. OUT OF BUSINESS

Estes Industries, Inc. Model rocket kits & motors
P.O. Box 227 Largest rocketry manufacturer
1295 H Street 1/2A through E engines
Penrose, CO 81240
(719) 372-6565
(719) 372-3419 FAX
(800) 525-7561
(800) 820-0202 replacement parts
http://www.estesrockets.com/

Fat Cat Rockets, Inc. unique custom rocket kits
1465 Orlando Circle model rocket through high power
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 298-1363
(E-Mail Removed)
http://www.fatcatrockets.com/

Flight Systems, Inc. OUT OF BUSINESS

Hawk Mountain Enterprises All fiberglass mid-high power kits
RD 1 Box 231 G-12 fiberglass tubing, FR4
phenolic
New Ringgold, PA 17960 sheet, kevlar, fiberglass
nose cones,
(570) 943-7644 and more...
(570) 943-2735 fax Online ordering
(E-Mail Removed) Catalog and tube sample: $2.50
http://hawkmountain.blastzone.com/

Holverson Designs, Inc. Model rocket kits, rocket/gliders
25075 Co Hwy L20 launch pads, tubes and parts
Soldier, Iowa 51572 Centuri-equivalent tubing
(E-Mail Removed)
http://pionet.net/~holvrson/index1.html

Hypertek Hybrid high power rocket
mfg. by Cesaroni Technology motors and launch systems.
P.O. Box 246 (I, J, L, and M total impulse)
2561 Stouffville Road
Gormley, Ontario
CANADA L0H 1G0
(E-Mail Removed)
http://www.hypertekhybrids.com/mainpage.html

Kosdon East reloadable rocket motors
c/o Paul Robinson E-M impulse range
5 Old Bridge St. South
Pelham, NH 03076
(E-Mail Removed)
http://www.kosdon.com/

(The) Launch Pad midpower and clustered model
rocket
477 North Carolina Road kits and plans.
Manquin, VA 23106 specializes in scale military
missiles
(E-Mail Removed) Catalog - $2.75
http://www.the-launch-pad.com/ (see part 07 of this FAQ)

Lawn Dart Rocketry model rocket kits
879 Westfield Row reproduction classic kits
Acworth, GA 30102-6900 helicopter duration kits
(E-Mail Removed) CogAero dealer
http://www.lawndartrocketry.com/

LOC/Precision Large model rocket kits; high
P.O. Box 470396 power rocket kits;
Broadview Heights, OH 44147 parts and supplies;
(440) 546-0413 Catalog - $4.00
(440) 546-7942 fax
http://www.locprecision.com/

Maximum Thrust Rocketry Big kits for Big HPR
a division of RDS
formerly HOTT Rockets
http://www.maximumthrust.com/ see also Rocket Dyanamic
Systems entry

Model Rectifier Corporation OUT OF THE ROCKET BUSINESS

Nordic Rocketry Model Rocket kits
P.O. Box 1164 mid-power, high power
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-1164 Catalog - $1.00
(715) 424-0240 - free with email request
(E-Mail Removed)

North Coast Rocketry OUT OF THE BUSINESS

Nova Hobbies scale model rocket kits
PO Box 70547 space history oriented
Fairbanks, AK 99707-0547 ASP kit (see part 7 of FAQ)
(E-Mail Removed) (James Wentworth)

Original Rockets, Inc. scale models of old kits for HPR
P.O. Box 611722
Port Huron, MI 48061-1722
(810)982-3690 voice
(810)985-4643 fax
(E-Mail Removed)
http://users.aol.com/rgilbert1/ori/ori.html

Propulsion Polymers hybrid rocket motor systems
RR#3 38mm I140 motor
Smiths Falls, ON
Canada K7A 4S4
http://propulsionpolymers.com/

Public Enemy Rockets mid-to-high power rocket kits
RWW Distributing clustered, scale, etc.
PO Box 6001 Catalog - $2.00
Moreno Valley, CA 92554-6001
909/243-7398
(E-Mail Removed) (Roy Weid)
http://www.publicenemyrockets.com

Public Missiles, Ltd. Large model rockets and high power
349 Cass Ave., Suite C rocket kits, parts, and supplies
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 phenolic tubing, G-10 fins
(810) 468-1748 Catalog: $3.00
(810) 465-2911 FAX
http://www.publicmissiles.com/

Qualified Competition Rockets Offers a wide variety kits for
c/o Kenneth Brown competition rocketry, incl.
7021 Forest View Drive piston launchers, tubing,
Springfield, VA 22150 NARTREK packages, publications
http://www.cybertravelog.com/qcr/ inexpensive
Catalog: SASE

Quest/Toybiz Inc. Model rocket kits & engines (A-C),
P.O. Box 42390 launch systems, and supplies
519 West Lone Cactus Drive Catalog: FREE
Phoenix, Arizona 85989-2390
(800) 858-7302 (toll free)
(602) 582-3438 (voice)
(602) 582-3828 (fax)

R.A.T.T. Works Hybrid rocket motor systems
1504-A Industrial Park Street 29mm and 64mm (H/I and K)
Covina, CA 91722 launch rails and rods
(626) 967-2242
(626) 967-9044 (fax)
(E-Mail Removed)
http://www.rattworks.night.net/

Rocket Dynamic Systems Big kits for HPR
PO Box 801208 mid-HIGH power
Santa Clarita CA.
91380-1208
(888) 692-9548
http://www.rocketdynesys.com/

Rocketflite BACK IN BUSINESS!
836 Houston Dr. Magnalite Igniters in kit form
New Haven, IN 46774 ignition systems
(E-Mail Removed) (Greg Dyben)
http://www.rocketflite.com/

Rocketman Enterprises, Inc. High power rocket kits, recovery
8337 Penn Avenue South systems, videos and launch
Bloomington, MN 55431 support systems
(800) 732-4883 Catalog - $3.00
(612) 884-3424 FAX
http://www.the-rocketman.com/

Rocket R & D HPR kits and supplies, also
209 N. Main Street THOY/Cluster R dealer
Homer, IL 61849 tubes, centering rings, parts,
(217) 896-3041 nose cones, chutes.
(217) 896-3042 (FAX)
http://www.rocketrd.com/

Rogue Aerospace Corporation Model rocket kits, parts, and
P.O. Box 596 supplies
Lexington Park, MD 20653 Catalog - FREE
(410) 326-3761
(508) 462-0729 fax
(E-Mail Removed)
http://www.rogueaerospace.com/
http://www.roguelight.com/

Scotglas Manufacturing fiberglass components
7215 Gillett Road nose cones
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-4405
(E-Mail Removed)
http://www.scotglas.com/

Shecter Rockets Model rocket kits and parts:
20505 E Clear Spring CT BT-5 to BT-55, inexpensive,
Walnut, CA 91789-3887 Catalog - $1.00
http://www.geocities.com/fredeshecter/index.html

Shrox Industria fantasy-scale model rocket kits
(E-Mail Removed)
http://www.shrox.com/

Smokin Rockets big high power kits
183 Walnut St.
Northvale, NJ 07647
(E-Mail Removed)
http://members.aol.com/SMOKINRKTS/home.html

Stellar Dimensions OUT OF BUSINESS

Tiffany Hobbies of Ypsilanti (THOY) See 'Rocket R&D/THOY/Cluster R'

Trailing Edge Technologies Igniter manufacturer for all
types of motors
(214) 670 5244 micro through Level III HPR
(E-Mail Removed) (Jim Turner)

True Modelers Rocket Kits kits for the true
modeler/craftsman
P.O. Box 186 scale and scale-like model
rockets
Harbeson, DE 19951
(302) 684-5419 order online
http://www.truemodeler.com/

Vaughn Brothers Rocketry Model and high power rocket kits
4575 Ross Drive kits and supplies; group launch
Paso Robles, CA 93446-7320 systems
(805) 239-3818 Catalog - $2.00
(805) 239-0292 (fax)
(E-Mail Removed)
http://www.vaughnbrothers.com/

VectorAero R/C Rocket Gliders
(E-Mail Removed)
(Kevin McKiou)

Vulcan Systems, Inc. OUT OF BUSINESS

Yank Enterprises High power rocket kits
1004 Ollie Lane parts and supplies
Plymouth, WI 53073
(920) 254-0657
(810) 454-0152
http://www.yankenterprises.com/

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2.2.2 Electronics/Recovery Systems/Other Rocketry Components and Supplies

ACME Engineering composite fin canisters for HPR
http://www.acmeaero.com/ conformal launch lugs

Adept Rocketry Electronic stagers, timers,
2545 Overlook Drive altimeters, flight computers.
Broomfield, CO 80020 Catalog - $2.00
http://www.diac.com/~adept/

Aero Pack International/Missile Systems Phenolic airframe tubing,
8190E Mira Mesa Blvd. 308 threaded aluminum motor
Miramar, CA 92126 retainers
(619) 566-2900 FAX
http://www.aeropack.net/

The b2 Rocketry Company Parachutes for high power
rocketry
(E-Mail Removed)
http://b2rocketry.home.mindspring.com/

Balsa Machining Services Balsa and hardwood nose
cones, centering rings,
11995 Hillcrest Dr. transitions, and fins
Lemont, IL 60439-4145 semi-custom work
(630) 257-5420 Replica Estes/Centuri nose cones
(630) 257-0341 (fax) Tower Launcher
(E-Mail Removed) Catalog - download from web site
http://www.balsamachining.com/

Black Sky Research Associates altimeters, timers, launch rails
3179 Roosevelt St. electic matches, ignition
systems
Carlsbad, CA 92008 38mm reloadable motors and
reloads
(619) 730-3702 (voice) hydrid motor dealer
(619) 730-3704 (fax) high power kits
(E-Mail Removed)
http://www.blacksky.com/

Cotriss Technology OUT OF BUSINESS

Emmanuel Avionics, Inc. OUT OF BUSINESS

Giant Leap Rocketry most inexpensive phenolic tubing
6061 Hibiscus Drive on the rocketry market
Baton Rouge, LA 70808 G10 fiberglass sheet
(504) 769-6040 evenings and weekends fiberglass nose cones
(504) 769-0710 FAX custom work
http://www.giantleaprocketry.com/

Impulse Aerospace Ignition and recovery systems,
22833 Bothell Way SE, Suite 1148 launch pads, high power
supplies,
Bothell, WA 98021 tubular nylon,
(800) 568-2785
http://www.homestead.com/impulseaerospace/

Jim Walston Retrieval Systems Electronic rocket locators
725 Cooper Lake Road, S.E. (transmitter/receiver)
Smyrna, GA 30082 Catalog - FREE
(404) 434-4905
(800) 657-4672

Mach 1 Industries Inc. Balsa-Ply specialty balsa
plywood
20 W. Lake St. airframe tubing, nose
cones, modeling
Chisholm, MN 55719 supplies, and rocket kits
(888) 225-4007 Catalog - FREE
http://www.cpinternet.com/~mach1/

Missile Works Corp. R/C ejection systems,
barometric altimeters
453 East Wonderview Ave. mid-high power scale kits
Estes Park, CO 80517 flexible phenolic/kraft
hybrid tubing
(303) 823-9222 tel/fax online ordering
http://www.missileworks.com/

North Country Radio CCD cameras,
transmitter/receiver
PO Box 53 Wykagyl Station kits, and other electronics
New Rochelle, New York 10804-0053 suitable for rocketry use.
(914) 235-6611
(914) 576-6051 fax
http://www.northcountryradio.com/

Perfectflite microAlt Alitmeter - fits in
BT-50
15 Pray Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 549-3444
http://www.perfectflite.com

Pratt Hobbies Nomex recovery systems &
cool rocket stuff
2513 Iron Forge Road altimeters, kits, kevlar
Herndon, VA 20171 NiCad systems. CMR-style
nose cones
(703) 689-3541 (voice/fax) and egg capsules.
(E-Mail Removed) Catalog: FREE
http://www.pratthobbies.com

Retro Rocket Works OUT OF BUSINESS

Robby's Rockets Ignition and ejection
P.O. Box 171 supplies
Elkhart, IN 46515 Catalog: $1.00 in postage on
(219) 679-4143 large SASE, or $2 for catalogs

Sentell Enterprises Parachutes, streamers, and
104 Linden Drive other recovery devices.
Hendersonville, TN 37075-2032 Catalog - $1.00
(800) 4-CHUTES (orders only) (includes fabric samples)
(615) 822-6565

Sonic Systems Ltd Custom nosecone for LOC 7.67"
4509 East Hobart nice cones
Mesa, Arizona 85205 Clear polycarbonate tubing

Spherachutes Parachutes/recovery devices.
433 38th Ave. Catalog: $1 (includes fabric
Greeley, CO 80634 sample)
(877) 4CHUTES
(E-Mail Removed)
http://www.spherachutes.com/main.html

Tango Papa Decals Reproduction decals from out of
1901 Mitman Rd. production Estes and
Centuri kits
Easton, PA 18040 Mars Lander kits, upscale
decals,
(610) 252-8543 decal paper, printer cartridges
(E-Mail Removed)
http://www.tangopapadecals.com/

Thrust Aerospace OUT OF BUSINESS

Top Flight Recovery Recovery devices (parachutes,
S12621 Donald Road X-form chutes, and streamers).
Spring Green, WI 53588 Catalog: $2.00
(608) 588-7204
(E-Mail Removed)
http://www.topflightrecoveryllc.homestead.com/

Totally Tubular rocket tube supplier - wide
variety
10555 McCabe Rd. 6mm through 4.5" size
Brighton, MI 48116-8526 couplers and rings
(810) 231-6474 FAX hard to find items
(E-Mail Removed) (Jim Fackert) nomex paper, kevlar cord
http://www.totubular.com/

Transolve Corporation Timers, altimeters, location
6501 Sebert #3 beepers, etc.
Cleveland, Ohio 44105 Catalog: FREE
(216) 341-5970
(E-Mail Removed)
http://www.transolve.com/Transolve/index.html

Tru Point Products, Inc. Heavy duty launch pads
140 Baker St.
Coloma, MI 49038
(616) 486-4611
http://www.trupoint.com

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2.2.3 Miscellaneous suppliers

For those of you who like to buy their tubing, balsa, and other materials
in bulk, this section may have the supplier that you are looking for.
Also included are suppliers of the kind of goods that many of us find
useful for model and high power rocketry. While there are very many
sources of materials from which one can build rockets, and there is
no way that a
list can completely cover this broad category. Here is a list of
companies that have been mentioned on r.m.r., or have been recommended to
the author. No company listed in this section is a rocketry specialty
company. Many of the companies in the preceding sections also sell "raw
materials," so rocketry-related questions are best directed to them.

Ace Resin Resin casting and molding
supply
7481 E. 30th St. polyurethane rubber and
Tucson, AZ 85710 RTV rubber, supplies
(520) 886-8051
http://crystaltower.com/aceresin/

Aerospace Composite Products Composite building materials
14210 Doolittle Drive fiberglass, kevlar,
carbon
San Leandro, CA 94577 Full line of supplies and
orders: (800) 811-2009 equipment
technical: (510) 352-2022 Custom fabrication and
FAX: (510) 352-2021 specialty products
(E-Mail Removed)
http://www.acp-composites.com/

Alexander Aeroplane Company Composite building materials
P.O. Box 909
Griffin GA 30224
(800) 831-2949 Catalog - FREE
http://www.airsport.com/alexaero.htm

Alumilite Corporation resin casting and molding
supply
315 North Street resins and supplies
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 will send literature, specs,
(800) 447-9344 and cured samples on request
(616) 488-4001 FAX
http://www.alumilite.com/

American Science & Surplus All kinds of surplus, used,
and
3605 Howard St. new equipment, gadgets,
gizmos,
Skokie, IL 60076 and useful odds and ends.
(847) 982-0870 Their address here is for mail
(800) 934-0722 FAX order, but they also have
http://www.sciplus.com/ retail stores in Chicago,
Geneva (IL), and Milwaukee.

Balsa USA Balsa, basswood, plywood,
P.O.Box 164 and adhesives,
Marinette, WI 54143 fresh US-mfg CA
(906) 863-6421 Wholesale prices
(800) BALSA-US orders only Catalog - $2.00
http://www.balsausa.com/

Bare Metal Foil and Hobby Co. Por-A-Kast, Por-A-Mold dealer
P.O. Box 82 urethane resin molding and
Farmington, MI 48332 casting, adhesive metal foil,
(248) 477-0813 decal paper
http://www.bare-metal.com/

The Castolite Company casting resins
4915 Dean St. polyester resins and rubber
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-4670
(815) 338-4671 FAX

Composite Structures Technology Composite materials
P.O. Box 622 fiberglass,kevlar,carbon,epoxy,
Tehachapi, CA 93581 foam core, vacuum bagging, etc.
(800) 338-1278 Catalog - FREE
http://www.cstsales.com/ occasionally sells materials
at bargain prices.

Fibre Glast Developments Corp. Large supplier of composite
1944 Neva Drive materials, polyester and epoxy
Dayton, OH 45414 resins, vacuum bagging
equipment,
(800) 821-3283 and all related supplies
(E-Mail Removed) Catalog - FREE
http://www.fibreglast.com

McMaster-Carr Supply Company Looked everywhere?
P.O. Box 440 Can't find that "rocket part"
New Brunswick, NJ 08903-0440 anywhere? Give McMaster a
call.
http://www.mcmaster.com/

Micro-Mark Small tool company.
340 Snyder Ave. The company isn't small!
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922-1595 Perfect tools for working on
(800) 225-1066 rockets.
http://www.micromark.com

Middlesex Paper Tube Company, Inc. Large manufacturer of paper
tubes
P.O. Box 588 I.D.'s from 0.250" to 18.000"
345 Chelmsford Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(800) 466-9317
(978) 458-9317 FAX

Para-Gear Equipment Co., Inc. Full-service parachuting supply
3839 West Oakton Street company.
Skokie, IL 60076-3438 Parachute fabric, tapes,
threads,
708/679-5905 cords, webbing, and hardware.
708/679-8644 - FAX Nylon, nylon, nylon!!!
800/323-0437 (orders - outside IL only) Catalog - $5.00 (refundable)
http://www.para-gear.com/

Paramount Tube Division Large manufacturer of
P.O. Box 80400 paper tubes.
Fort Wayne, IN 46898 I.D.'s 0.093" - 12.000"
(219) 484-4111
(219) 483-0393 FAX
http://www.paramounttube.com/

Peck Polymers Japanese tissue for tissuing
P.O. Box 710399 those contest gliders.
Santee, CA 92072-0399 Dethermalizer fuse, wood,
(619) 448-1818 free-flight glider kits
http://www.peck-polymers.com/ Jetex dealer

SIG Manufacturing Co., Inc. Balsa, basswood, plywood.
401-7 S. Front St. Wood building supplies for
Montezuma, IA 50171-0520 hobbyist, and more...
(800) 247-5008 (Orders) Catalog - $3.00, or order
online
http://www.sigmfg.com/

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2.2.4 Mail Order Sources

This is a very incomplete list. Check out the pages of 'High Power
Rocketry'
or 'Sport Rocketry' for many more possibilities. Check your phone book
too!

Advanced Rocketry Group Ltd. (ARG) Model and high power rocket
kits,
130 Matheson Blvd., East - Unit 10 parts, motors, and supplies.
Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Y6 Also mfgs their own line of
kits,
(905) 501-0456 Imported Competition supplies,
(905) 501-1846 fax airframe tubes, scale data,
scale kits
(E-Mail Removed)
http://www.uk-air.com/arg/

Ballistic Bob Model and high power rocket
kits,
1575 Catalina Blvd. parts, motors, and supplies
San Diego, CA 92107 20% discount on everything
(619) 224-6435
(E-Mail Removed)
http://www.ballisticbob.com

Belleville Wholesale Hobby Estes motors,
1944 Llewellyn Road rocket kits, supplies, etc.,
Belleville, IL 62223-7904 at 30-40% discount from
(618) 398-3972 retail.
(618) 398-3477 (fax) Catalog - $3.00
http://www.bellevillehobby.com/

Bobby Hall's Hobby House Model and high power rocket
kits,
4822 Bryan Street parts, motors, and supplies
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 821-2550

Bruckner Hobbies Estes, Quest, Aerotech, Launch
3587 E. Tremont Ave. Pad, Top Flite Recovery,
Bronx, NY 10465 1/2A - G motors.
(718) 863-3434 (Info) Catalog - Free
(800) 288-8185 (Orders only)
http://www.brucknerhobbies.com/

Commonwealth Displays, Inc. Model and high power rocket
kits,
12649 Dix-Toledo Road parts, motors, and supplies.
Southgate, MI 48195 Catalog - $2.00
(734) 282-1055
(E-Mail Removed)
http://www.commonwealth.net

Countdown Hobbies Model and high power rocket
kits,
7 P.T. Barnum Square parts. motors, and supplies;
Bethel, CT 06801-1838 discontinued kits; space,
(203) 790-9010 (voice/fax) science, and collectors items
(E-Mail Removed) catalog - $3.00 ($3 Canada,
(Kevin Nolan) $4 overseas)
http://countdownhobbies.com/

C&T Hobbies Inc. Model and high power rocket
kits,
10181 Townline Rd. parts, motors, and supplies
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(616) 627-3603
http://www.cthobbies.com

Discount Hobby Center Model and high power rocket kits
P.O. Box 370 parts, motors, and supplies
Utica, NY 13503
(315) 733-3741
(315) 733-1723 FAX
http://www.discounthobbycenter.com/

Discount Rocketry Aerotech, Apogee, Binder,
Edmonds,
25944 Kaywood Court Cosmo., Custom, LaunchPad,
LOC,
Escondido, CA 92026-8408 Quest, Estes, more
(760) 432-9626 Miss Rocket Booster posters
(E-Mail Removed) (Kevin Funk)
http://www.discountrocketry.com/

Magnum Rockets, Hobbies and More, Inc. Model and high power rocket
kits,
P.O. Box 124 motors and supplies. "Class B"
Mechanicsburg, Ohio 43044 motor sales. Hybrid motors.
(513) 834-3306 (voice and fax) Catalog - $4.00
http://www.magnumrockets.com

Orbital Dynamics, Inc. Model and high power rocket
kits,
P.O. Box 45375 motors and supplies.
Rio Rancho, NM 87174-5375
(505) 994-4000 Voice
(505) 994-1000 Fax
(E-Mail Removed)
http://www.OrbitalDynamics.com

Red Arrow Hobbies Model and high power rocket
kits,
5095 Red Arrow Hwy. motors and supplies.
Stevensville, MI 49127
(616) 429-8233 Catalog - FREE
email: (E-Mail Removed)
http://www.redarrowhobbies.com

Ring Rocketry Model rocket kits, motors,
supplies
206 East Mary Street specialty and hard-to-find
items
Holland, IN 47541
(812) 536-5000
(E-Mail Removed) (Chad Ring)
http://www.wooshrocketry.org/misc/catalog0202.htm

Rocket Science HPR and model rocketry dealer
Larry Smith kits, motors and supplies.
2714 Augusta Hwy. "Class B" motor sales
Lexington, SC 29072 Hypertek dealer
(800) 221-7205

Space Modeling Solutions Model and high power rocket
kits,
486 East Devon Drive motors, parts, and supplies.
Gilbert, AZ 8529
(480) 497-1960
(703) 832-3237 Fax
(E-Mail Removed)
http://www.smsrocketry.com

Uptown Sales Inc., The Hobby Place Discount Estes dealer
33 North Main St.
Chambersburg, PA 17201 catalog - $1.00 refundable
(800) 548-9941 orders only
http://www.hobbyplace.com

Zeppelin Hobbies Model and high power rocket
kits,
92 Route 23 North motors and supplies.
Riverdale, NJ 07457-1200
(973) 831-7717
(973) 831-5989
(E-Mail Removed) Catalog - FREE
http://www.zephobby.com

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2.2.5 Sources for Out-of-Production Model Rocket Kits

Wondering if you can ever find and build that old kit you that you once
had? Give these folks a call (find their addresses, phone numbers,
etc. in
the preceding section).

Countdown Hobbies Estes, Centuri, MPC, Cox, and
more... kits, parts, ephemera

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2.2.6 Books/Videos/Computer Software/Technical References

NAR Technical Services (NARTS) Plans, technical reports, scale
P.O. Box 1482 data and more.
Saugus, MA 01906 Catalog: Free to NAR
members and
(E-Mail Removed) also on r.m.r archive and www.
http://www.nar.org/NARTS

Odyssey Productions Videos high power and model
P.O. Box 450264 rocket launches
Garland, TX 75045-0264
(972) 495-8576
(E-Mail Removed)
http://members.aol.com/rlt2k/index2

Point-39 Productions Videos of high power rocket
c/o Earl Cagle, Jr. rocket launches (like LDRS)
1607 Apple Valley Drive
Augusta, Georgia 30906
(706) 790-5544
(E-Mail Removed) (Earl Cagle)

Raging Rockets 'How to' videos for high power
(800) 899-2788 rocketry.

Rogers Aeroscience Altitude prediction software
P.O. Box 10065 and reference materials.
Lancaster, CA 93584-0065 Rocketry books - new and used
(818) 349-4825
(E-Mail Removed)

Saturn Press Books on scale rocketry,
P. O. Box 3709 rocketry scale reference
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-3709 materials, a great rockets
(313) 677-2321 of the world poster.
(E-Mail Removed) (see section on books)
(Peter Alway) Catalog: FREE
http://members.aol.com/satrnpress/saturn.htm

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2.2.7 International (outside U.S.A.) rocketry sources.

The following is a listing of rocketry dealers, suppliers, manufacturers,
hobby shops, etc. This listing is very incomplete. Please send
comments and revisions to (E-Mail Removed) so that this listing can be
updated. In the future, it is hoped that Part 13 of the
rec.rockets.models
FAQ will handle this section. Please refer to Part 13 of the FAQ for more
information.

Advanced Rocket Components High-power rocketry supplier
P.O. Box 12957 motors, kits, books, supplies
London W12 0WE
England, UK
44 (0) 181 932 7772
(E-Mail Removed)

Aerospace Education Model rocketry and high power
Box 13-368 Onehunga kits, engines, and supplies
Auckland NEW ZEALAND
09-624 3091
09-624 2165 (FAX)
(E-Mail Removed)
http://www.creative.co.nz/index/lyle/hpr.htm

Atlas Ingenjorsfirma AB Manufacturer
Nordana 147 Scale rocket kits
S-232 91 Arlov Model rocket motors (1/2A - D)
Sweden
46 40-44 55 80

Rocketeers Model rocketry and high power
Box 7032 kits, engines, and supplies
Roodeport
SOUTH AFRICA 1715
011 27 11 475 0880

List of known European Manufacturers and Dealers:

http://www.EuropeRocketry.com/
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2.3 What are some good books to read to learn more about model and high power
rocketry?

Handbook of Model Rocketry, Sixth Edition
G. Harry Stine
Synopsis:
THE handbook on model rocketry. Covers just about everything you need
to get started. Good tips for experienced modelers as well. Sixth
edition was published March 1994. Available from several sources,
including NARTS.

Basics of Model Rocketry, 2nd edition
Douglas R. Pratt
Kalmbach Books, 1993
Synopsis:
A general introduction to model rocketry.
The 2nd edition is highly revised and has become available as of Jan.
1993. The first edition is very Estes/Centuri/FSI oriented. The
second edition includes sections on composite motors, Aerotech, NCR
and other more recent manufacturers.

Model Rocket Design and Construction
Timothy S. Van Milligan ((E-Mail Removed))
Kalmbach Books, 1995
Synopsis:
120 pages, 16 chapters, 240 illustrations, 40 photographs;
This book is geared towards modelers wanting to know more about the
art and science of building better rockets. Includes chapters on
design, improving performance, constructions and other topics.
The coverage of glider and helicopter recovery, the glossary, and
construction and repoir techniques is very good.

69 Simple Science Fair Projects with Model Rockets: Aeronautics
Timothy S. Van Milligan ((E-Mail Removed))
Published by Apogee Components
ISBN 0-9653620-0-0
Synopsis:
104 pages pages consisting of 5 chapters and 3 appendicies;
including
83 illustrations. Soft cover with 4-color artwork.
This book contains topic ideas for rocketry related science fair
projects
from very simple experiments that can be done in an afternoon, to some
complex ones that require more sophisticated measuring equipment. Each
project begins with some background information that explains why the
topic is important and should be researched. Most projects also give a
starting point that tell what type of equipment may be needed, and
also
where the experimenter should go for additional background research.
This is not a cookbook approach, as the actual experiment must be
designed
by the researcher.

The Model Rocketry Handbook
Stuart Lodge
Argus Books 1990
ISBN 1-85486-047-X
Synopsis:
British handbook on model rocketry. Geared towards beginners, but
some
good tips for more experienced rocketeers.

Stu's Space: The Gospel According to Stuart Lodge
Stuart Lodge
25 Huntington Drive
Castle Donington
Derby DE74 2SR
U.K.
Synopsis:
A more advanced book than his "The Model Rocketry Handbook". Includes
10 chapters on Construction Techniques, Ignition and Launch Systems,
Recovery Systems, Stability, and more. Self published by Stuart
using high quality photocopies. Available directly from Stu.

Rockets of the World, 2nd edition
Peter Alway ((E-Mail Removed))
Saturn Press, 1995
Synopsis:
This book contains information on more than 200 versions of 137
rockets from 14 countries and Europe. An absolute must buy for
scale modeling enthusiasts and rocketry enthusiasts in general.
Available via mail order from Saturn Press, NARTS, Quest, Countdown
Hobbies, Magnum, Mountainside Hobbies and other sources.

Retro Rockets: Experimental Rockets 1926-1941
Peter Alway ((E-Mail Removed))
Saturn Press, 1996
Synopsis:
More than 30 rockets flown by Robert Goddard and his
contemporaries, depicted with dimensioned drawings,
color-keyed drawings, and photographs. Historical
backgraound for each. 96-page hardcover.

Second Stage: Advanced Model Rocketry
Michael A. Banks
Kalmbach Books, 1985
Synopsis:
A good introduction to E/F/G level rocketry. Some good construction
hints.
(E-Mail Removed)
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Mikebanks

Rocket Propulsion Elements, An Introduction to the Engineering of Rockets.
George P. Sutton.
Sixth Edition, A Wiley-Interscience Publication,
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1992

Teaching Science Through Model Rocketry
Tony Wayne
3 Pigs Publishing, 1994
Synopsis:
The book is for the individual who teaches rocketry to others or is
looking for another aspect of science to teach. It covers lesson plans,
class setup, physics demonstrations, rocketry labs, rocket science
background, teaching aides and more. Over 250 pages.
Contact:
Tony Wayne
58 Court Place
Charlottesville, VA 22901-2457

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2.4 Are there any rocketry magazines available?

"Sport Rocketry"
Journal of the National Association of Rocketry
Published 6 times/year
Subscription: Sport Rocketry
c/o National Association of Rocketry Headquarters
P.O. Box 177
Altoona, WI 54270
(800) 262-4872
http://www.nar.org/SPR/

"Extreme Rocketry"
"An alternative rocketry magazine"
Oriented towards large high power projects
Subscription: Extreme Rocketry
109 E. Charleston Suite 101
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(E-Mail Removed)
http://www.extremerocketry.com/

"High Power Rocketry Magazine"
An independent consumer rocketry magazine. Formerly the journal of
the Tripoli Rocket Society.
Published irregularly 9 times/yr. or so
subscription $37.50/year
Subscription: High Power Rocketry
PO Box 96
Orem, Utah 84059
(E-Mail Removed)

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Copyright (c) 1996-2002 Wolfram von Kiparski, editor.
Refer to Part 00 for the full copyright notice.

Bilge Pump + Solar/Wind + Battery = 24 Hour Functioning Water Pump

moyaanomalous — Sun, 19 May 2013 05:30:12 GMT

I am trying to prove how easy and inexpensive it is to build a sustainable off-grid bilge pump that should work indefinitely through the use of a battery and solar, wind, and/or just about any alternative energy device I can buy.

Can someone tell me exactly what is needed to keep a 12v 5amp DC pump running 24 hours? I understand a deep cycle battery is optimum for the type of operation I am trying but those batteries run in the thousands and that is not cost effective for the people I trying to help... not even close.

My father (master electrician) suggested marine batteries to handle the fluctuations in current but those cost too much as well. I think the charging of the battery can be regulated by a voltage regulator and have it shut off if power drops below minimum charging levels. Can anyone point me to a voltage regulator that I can buy for this? Is there anything I am overlooking?

My father Is busy so getting him to help me can sometimes be stressful. Can someone help me? I am trying to get an idea of what I should purchase.

18.5 volt laptop power supply

lotec — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:31:58 GMT

I have this power supply unit that plugs into 12v ciggy lighter. Its driving me bonkers because I have to tap it every two seconds to keep it working. Usually I cut those fittings off and replace them with spade clips because I find them annoying and unreliable. This time however when I went to do this I discovered that there were two pos and two neg going into the fitting so I stopped. This power supply cost me $70 I am a little cautious about taking apart the fitting encase it wont go back together again. A little way up the cord there is a little lumpy thing that Im guessing are resistors to prep each feed? There is also a fuse in the back of the plug. Am I on track so far.? If so can I just crack open the plug twist the wires together (same polarity of course) wire in the fuse or is there a lot of complicated little parts in there complicating the issue? Brand name is Powertech Plus Universal Automatic Laptop DC adapter for car. If this is too complicated Ill wait for it to stop working completely before I have a look in there.
Thanks in advance Wil

Re: OT? TV Uinversal Remote

Bill Bowden — Sun, 19 May 2013 01:30:42 GMT

On May 16, 5:31*am, "ABLE1" wrote:
> Hello,
>

> Anyone in here know of a TV Remote Control that has the ability to change
> channels per a schedule??
>
> TIA
>
> Les

Yes, Radio Shack and Memorex used to have one that did 48 key macros.
You can set it on a table, point it at the TV, and it turns things on
an off and selects channels by time and day of the week. It has a LCD
display, but it's a big ugly thing that eats four AA batteries every
couple months. I have a RS modle 15-1901 but I never learned how to
program it. I was too busy changing batteries. I imagine you might
find it on ebay, or something similar.

-Bill

1 input stepper motor driver/controller? does it exist?

supak111 — Sun, 19 May 2013 01:25:57 GMT

Is there such a thing as just 1 wire input drive that car driver a stepper motor with 2 or 4 coils in it?

I have a single wire that pulses on/off/on/off which I need to use to drive the stepper motor

Most step motor drivers have 4 inputs and 4 outputs to drive 4 coils, well I don't have 4 inputs, I only have 1 that will somehow need to drive 2 or 4 coils.

Is there is such a driver, what is it called?

diskonchip question

wilsoe — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:52:13 GMT

I would like to pull the data off a M-Systems DiskOnChip MD-2800-008?

I have searched and can not figure this out. Looks like a normal eeprom reader will not work? I would also like to be able to purchase something? But this technology seems super obsolete. I know someone knows the answer! :)
Please help
Thanks

S107 Helicopter Mod

rendermonkey — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:47:53 GMT

Quick questions about battery life for a S107 Helicopter. It currently has a 3.7V 180mAh battery.
If I switch out the battery with 3.7V 360mAh:
A: would it still work without harming the circuits?
B: if it works, would it last roughy twice as long?
C: would it then take twice as long to charge as it did with the 180mAh battery?

Thanks for your help!

Electrician vs Instrument technician

Boris Mohar — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:39:17 GMT

Boris Mohar wrote:
> http://youtu.be/qcsoqIylmDI

ha "you work with three wires"

'smart' rifle cannot miss

felix_unger — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:34:38 GMT

On 19-May-2013 1:13 PM, Petzl wrote:

> On Sat, 18 May 2013 16:34:15 -0700 (PDT), Coach <(E-Mail Removed)>
> wrote:
>
>> On May 19, 8:34 am, felix_unger wrote:
>>> http://www.perthnow.com.au/technolog...w-trackingpoin...
>>>
>>> --
>> Relevance to aus.tv, pray tell?
> Just mount it somewhere in Canberra and sell remote fire buttons to
> viewers?
> Bit suss as to why a lot of Usernet targets aus.tv myself?

It's because of the intelligent, witty, entertaining, and erudite
comments from the intelligent, witty, entertaining, and erudite
participants of course

--
rgds,

Pete
-------
"If Julia is the answer, then what was the stupid question!"

Re: Algebra Text?

dbr@kbrx.com — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:16:28 GMT

Best starting point for algebra is a see-saw in the school yard and a
balence in the school room. Good luck finding a text.

Hul

In sci.electronics.design Jim Thompson wrote:
> I'm fighting the school system with, now, the 5th granddaughter, 6th
> Grade.

> Last week they were peddling how to cut corners out of a piece of
> cardboard to form a box with the maximum volume, with no established
> skill set.... "guess" your way to the solution :-(

> This week they suddenly jumped to Algebra, simultaneous equations,
> without even any single variable background.

> And she says her teacher is already using the word "Calculus". I
> guess that's the leftist way anymore, speaking the words makes you
> expert :-(

> No wonder US students rank so low, worldwide, in math (and science).

> Fortunately the school year is almost over, and she'll be with us for
> a month in July.

> So my question...

> Can anyone recommend an available Algebra book that instructs in the
> old fashioned sequential way... lots of one variable word problems
> first, then go on to more advanced topics?

> I'll become teacher of the month ;-)

> (I taught math back in 1964-65 to disadvantaged youth (aka "thugs")
> from South Phoenix with a very high success rate :-)
>
> ...Jim Thompson
> --
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