Modular 3D Printed Model Rocket

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This is the MAPMakER project, which stands for Modular Advanced Printed Model Rocket. The goals of this project are to: -Design a fully 3D printed, modular model rocket with full parachute recovery system. -Simple and rapid assembly with no glue required. It achieves this by connecting individual parts using screws and threads modified from Nut, Bolt, Washer and Threaded Rod Factory by Mike Mattala (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:193647). This system is a work in progress. Right now only the 3 and 4 part configurations are available. Only 18mm motors are supported at this time. I am currently working on making 24mm motor compatibility possible. I also plan on creating a special payload nose cone that can house an 808 keychain camera and Jolly Logic Altimeters. Demo Flights 1 and two: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L41hOa1F4Co https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouKVIZMkeGU&t=14s Supplies needed for assembly: -2 or 3 feet of shock cord -12 inch parachute -Shock cord mount -A few drops of super glue/epoxy -3D printed rocket pieces Here is a video explaining the entire assembly process: https://youtu.be/XxoyaAiFrxM Here is an explanation of the nomenclature of the parts: Format: (Prefix)-(Suffix)[modifier] Prefix List: NC- nose cone BT- body tube BTE- body tube extension FSMM- fin section / motor mount MR- motor retainer The Suffix is a number that specifies the configuration of the part. For example, NC-1 is a conical nosecone, and NC-2 is parabolic nosecone. Modifier List: X- means that the part allows the nosecone to fit inside it. +- Means the part is designed for 24mm motor compatibility Examples: FSMM-1(standard fin section/motor mount with rectangular fins), BT-1X(body tube that allows the nosecone to be installed), FSMM-2+(fin section/motor mount with clipped delta fins and 24mm motor compatibility).