K
Klein
- Jan 1, 1970
- 0
I'm looking to control the rudder (only) on a model rocket launched glider.
A kids project. (Yeah, sure! <grin>) Low weight is a huge consideration
consideration. I'm wondering if I could use a LASER pointer with a sighting
device (rifle scope?) to transmit a simple control signal to an IR receptor
hanging below the glider (always in ground view). The signal (on, off; or
modulated) would trigger muscle wire (solenoid) to the rudder, left and
right. This way the major weight component would be the battery for the
muscle wire.
One question I have is whether a receptor sensitive to a LASER pointer beam
is an off-the-shelf component?
Otherwise, is this solution off base? I can't find it having been tried in
the model rocketry or RC arena. Or is there a simpler or less expensive
solution I'm missing?
Tks all.
A kids project. (Yeah, sure! <grin>) Low weight is a huge consideration
consideration. I'm wondering if I could use a LASER pointer with a sighting
device (rifle scope?) to transmit a simple control signal to an IR receptor
hanging below the glider (always in ground view). The signal (on, off; or
modulated) would trigger muscle wire (solenoid) to the rudder, left and
right. This way the major weight component would be the battery for the
muscle wire.
One question I have is whether a receptor sensitive to a LASER pointer beam
is an off-the-shelf component?
Otherwise, is this solution off base? I can't find it having been tried in
the model rocketry or RC arena. Or is there a simpler or less expensive
solution I'm missing?
Tks all.