Gaucho Rocket Project

I am a member of the design team for the Gaucho Rocket Project, where I collaborate with other undergraduate scientists and engineers to design, build, and land a robust model rocket. My role involves contributing to the development of various components, focusing on precision engineering and functionality. Below are screenshots of STL files showcasing parts that I have personally designed or collaborated on with my team.

This is the nose cone that I designed in CAD and iterated through multiple times. On the inside there is a hook (pictured below) that attaches to the parachute for emergency crash landings.

This is the parachute holding device that I created using CAD the way that it works is gunpowder is placed through the hole at the bottom of the cyliner, then the hole is capped and lit off through a machine internally, when this lights the parachute, which is attached in the nose and the hook on the holding device will then expand. This is intended to make the rocket land gracefully in case of emergency.

To the left is a landing leg that I designed with a colleague, it is intended to provide a graceful landing if all goes smoothly.

I also assist with the computer design and calculating the center of mass to ensure that the rocket launch goes well.

Here is an update on the model rocket, if you click on the picture there is a video that shows a full drop test and landing leg demonstration. I am currently working on designing four lower fins for stabilization.