First, we need to prepare the following materials:
Discarded plastic bottles (such as mineral water bottles)
Cardboard.
Glue.
Scissors.
fancy paper
Bamboo or plastic labels.
Rubber band
Aluminum foil.
Magnetic tape.
Batteries.
LED light.
Double sided adhesive tape.
Step 1: Make a rocket model.
1, cut out the shape of the rocket with cardboard, and then stick it together with glue to form the main body of the rocket.
2. Make a simple tail on the tail of the rocket with a bamboo stick or plastic stick to keep balance.
3. Cut out the shapes of windows and gangways with colored paper and stick them on the rocket with double-sided tape.
4. Make a round rocket head with aluminum foil and fix it on the rocket body with adhesive tape.
Step 2: Install LED lights.
1. Install an LED light in the front of the rocket for cockpit lighting.
2. Fix the battery on the bottom of the rocket with adhesive tape, and connect the wire of the LED lamp to the battery.
3. Install another LED lamp at the tail of the rocket as tail lighting. Connect the wire to the battery in the same way.
Step 3: Test the rocket.
1. Stand in an open place and put the rocket on the ground.
Grab both ends of the rocket with your hands, and then throw it out. See if the rocket can fly.
3. If the rocket can't fly far or not, the flight performance can be improved by adjusting the weight of the rocket or the angle of the tail.
If all goes well, your handmade rocket will be finished! You can try the effect of flying at night or in the dark.
Precautions for making rockets by hand;
1. material selection: when preparing materials, light and solid materials should be selected to ensure the flight performance of the rocket. At the same time, it is necessary to avoid using materials that are too complicated or difficult to operate, so as not to increase the difficulty of production.
2. Safety in the production process: In the production process, we should pay attention to safety and avoid using too sharp or dangerous tools. If you need to use materials such as scissors, bamboo sticks or aluminum foil, be careful not to cut yourself.
3. Stability of the rocket: In the process of making the rocket, we should pay attention to maintaining the stability of the rocket. The tail should be made thin and strong to keep the balance of the rocket during flight. At the same time, the center of gravity of the rocket should be properly positioned to avoid tumbling or rotating during flight.
4. Selection and installation of batteries: When selecting batteries, batteries with sufficient electricity and stable voltage should be selected to ensure the normal operation of LED lamps. When installing the battery, be careful not to connect the wires by mistake or short circuit to avoid danger.
5. Installation position of LED lamp: When installing LED lamp, it should be placed in an appropriate position to avoid affecting the flight performance of the rocket. At the same time, you should make sure that the wires of the LED lights are connected correctly and firmly.
6. Flight test: After the rocket production is completed, a flight test should be conducted. Choose an open and barrier-free site during the test to ensure the rocket can fly smoothly. At the same time, we should be careful not to throw rockets at people or flammable items to avoid danger.