Rocket Workbench

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Introduction

The Rocket Workbench is a set of tools for designing rockets and rocket components. The intended audience is builders of model and amateur rockets of all types and sizes.

Currently, the tool is used primarily to create individual components rather than complete rockets. Based on Part Workbench, the designed components can then be 3D printed, CNC manufactured, or laser cut. Future development will allow the modeler to construct complete rockets.

Parts are created by specifying parameters in the task dialog. No drawing is required.

Installation

This workbench can be installed from the Addon Manager. For manual installation see Installing more workbenches.

Getting Started

TBD

Tools

Components created using the Rocket Workbench are essentially parts similar to what you would create using the Part Workbench. They can be combined with other parts or modified using that workbench. The advantage of using the Rocket Workbench is that parts can be created with far fewer operations.

Nose Cone: Create a nose cone

Transition: Create a transition

Body Tube: Create a hollow body tube

Centering Ring: Create a centering ring

Bulkhead: Create a bulkhead

Fin: Create a fin

Fin Can: Create a fin can

Launch Guide: Create a launch guide

Launch Lug: Create a launch lug

Rail Button: Create a rail button

Rail Guide: Create a rail guide

Calculators

Calculate Ejection Charge: Calculate the amount of black powder required for ejection
Calculate Parachute Size: Calculate the parachute size required for safe recovery
Calculate Thrust To Weight: Calculate the minimum average thrust required for a safe flight
Calculate Vent Hole Size: Calculate the required vent hole size for barometric altimeters