High-Level Project Summary
My name is Jack Vincent and I am the only member of "3d printing mayhem". Letting it go without a bang seemed like a cool problem. The Rotational Lock Decoupling Device offers a good answer for both softly decoupling deployable structures and quickly releasing chutes. The servo turns a pin between the locked and unlocked positions. This solution to decoupling could be reused and implemented in a wide range of spacecraft.
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Detailed Project Description
This mechanism is a prototype made from PLA 3d printed plastic and powered by a Towerpro MG92B servo. It was printed using a Prusa i3 printer. The final product would be either molded or 3d printed in metal and use a more heat resistant motor. Because the prototype was designed in Fusion 360 it can be easily scaled up or down for different motors and uses; in this case I went on the larger side because I needed it to be big enough for my servo and I was limited by my 3d printer setup. The prototype I designed is a simple rotational locking mechanism controlled by a servo, this allows pre-flight testing as well as eliminating use of pyrotechnics.
Space Agency Data
The intro video for the challenge really helped me to understand what was required, a more diverse device that doesn't cause a high force event. I was also inspired by https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/constellation/ares/parachute_results.html to make a reusable reefing cutter. I was also majorly inspired by my kitchen blender's lid to make the locking mechanism.
Hackathon Journey
I really enjoyed the space apps experience and loved making something so quickly. My one regret is that I did it solo, maybe next year.
References
Fusion 360
Prusa Slicer
Octo print
Prusa i3 3d printer
https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/constellation/ares/parachute_results.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ke45XZns4o&list=PL37Yhb2zout05pUjr7OoRFpTNroq_wd9f&index=16
My kitchen aid blender
Towerpro MG92B servo
Tags
#servo #3dprinted #middleschooler
Global Judging
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