ManSEDS Rocketry

Hello everyone!

We’re meeting tomorrow 13:00-15:00 in MECD Room A_1A_010!

Make sure to have your preferable CAD Software up and ready, as we’ll be continuing the CAD session from last week, but this time we’ll be modelling your fins and centre-rings!

We’re slowly approaching the end of Introductory sessions, so in the following days/weeks make sure that your OpenRocket simulations are efficient and your CAD models appropriate. When you’ve got that done, please send the .stl and .ork files to either me or Ethan, preferably saved as YourName_YourSurname.stl/ork. We’ll do a quick check, and if your designs are competent, we’ll start the 3D printing and building process.

Remember to bring a mouse!

It’s still hard to predict when exactly that will happen, as we’re waiting for workshop spaces, but an estimate would be around 2 to 3 weeks before we start the first builds, so you’ve still got time to finalise and master everything!

If you are facing any problems, or got any questions, do not hesitate to let us know!

See you tomorrow!

Hi everyone!

This week we’ll be meeting in MECD room A_2A.008 from 13:00-15:00 on Friday 22nd of Oct.

Hopefully, all of your OpenRocket simulations are running smoothly, and initial models have been set, as this week’s session will be highly dependent on those designs.

If your simulation still doesn’t look right/you don’t know what to do – message either me or ASAP, so that we can get back and help you before tomorrow.

For tomorrow, you’ll also need to instal either SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, or any CAD software you’re comfortable with.

If you’re using Windows, contact us personally in order to set up and download SolidWorks.

If you’re using MacOS and do not have a bootcamp set up, you’ll need to install either Fusion 360 or AutoCAD – these can be accessed via this link: https://www.autodesk.co.uk/campaigns/education/fusion-360 - you’ll need to click ‘Get Fusion 360’, then your OS and ‘Get Started’ with any software you want to use, then set up an account and set up a student profile, where you’ll need to provide info such as your name, surname, name of the University etc. After that, the system should automatically connect your profile to UoM and you should be able to download the software provided.

It’s worth noting that the same method can be used for Windows users in case SolidWorks doesn’t want to run.

Make sure that you’ve got either of these three installed by tomorrow and bring your laptop along, as we’ll be modelling fins/nosecones meant to go onto your rocket. It’s also easier if you bring a mouse with you, as CAD is much easier without having to use a touchpad – we’ll try and bring some with us, but we cannot ensure one for everyone.

If you’ve got any questions or are facing issues, do not hesitate to message us!

We’ll see you tomorrow!

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Hello everyone!

As you know, Rocketry meeting is happening tomorrow 1200-1500 – with the place being MECD room 1A.035.

This session we’ll be covering the basics of CAD using SolidWorks/Fusion360/AutoCad as well as advancing further in OpenRocket simulations – these skills will be crucial for Level 1 Certifications as well as progressing into other, more advanced projects we’ll be covering later this semester and academic year – so please make sure to attend whenever possible.

As per previous post, the meeting has been made long enough for everyone to drop in whenever they’re free – do not be afraid of being late, as long as you’re in the timeframe we’ll be sure to help and assist you!

See you tomorrow!

Hi everyone!

Just a friendly reminder that ManSEDS Rocketry is still waiting for your availability via the poll below!

https://doodle.com/poll/d9f59qhdr7x84eq5?utm_source=poll&fbclid=IwAR0KwqYxs9B8jVvH24RolWWKcDllLsiLY2oAp_8GcmUz01pLdYbUIlQ9AZ8

The voting will stay until Today at 11:59 pm, and after that, we will announce the date and time of our weekly meetings that suits our society and its members the most.

We are aware that the chosen date might not fit everyone’s schedule. We still highly advise you to attend whenever possible, but we understand that sometimes it is just not possible. Therefore, after each meeting, a briefing document will be posted with the material covered during the session.

Thank you so much to everyone who already participated!

See you later this week!

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Hello, Rocketeers!

Thank you all so much for attending the first Rocketry meeting last week.

We want to apologise for the inconvenience caused by the meeting time overlapping with lectures on Wednesday afternoon - we were under the impression that this time would be kept free for societies.

Please answer the following poll to help us find the best time for our weekly meetings.

Thank you, and see you at the next one!

https://doodle.com/poll/d9f59qhdr7x84eq5?utm_source=poll...

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Just a quick reminder that today's introduction to rocketry starts at 1pm!

Today we'll be covering the basics of Rocket Simulation and explaining crucial concepts of good design!

Everybody's welcome!
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They say sky is the limit, you keep on proving them wrong.

With that being said, ManSEDS Rocketry would like to thank everyone attending today’s meeting! You are what is driving Rocketry forward, and we couldn’t be happier with where we’re heading.

If you’ve missed it, don’t worry! Your interest and passion are the most important. We’re attaching the presentation so all can take another look/make up their minds about which project to join/catch up with what we’ve been up to.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RMhmlGc4QO9hEgDPn5z74KehpF2pTTdN/view?usp=sharing

We’re also attaching our emails and Facebook profiles in case you’d like to learn more.

Email:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/radaslavi/ (Project Leader)
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008087679626 (Lead Eng)
https://www.facebook.com/ethan.fowler.165 (Supporting Eng)

Once again, thank you so much and hopefully we’ll see you next week!

*Tchk, tchk* Over and out. *Tchk, tchk*

Rocketry 2020-21.pdf

*Tchk, tchk* Houston, we have a meeting coming up. *tchk, tchk*

And with that horrendous line ManSEDS Rocketry would like to welcome you all back!

We’re inviting both newcoming and returning members to join us on zoom for a meeting, where we’ll be presenting this year’s projects and possibilities!

Topic: Rocketry Welcome Back Session
Time: Oct 7, 2020 04:00 PM London

Invitation link:
https://zoom.us/j/91596157376?pwd=WHJQWkhpSnVSelk5c3hCODFzTVpDUT09

Meeting ID: 915 9615 7376
Passcode: pmqR23s

We cannot wait to see you there!
And remember: per aspera ad astra.

Hey guys, we are really sad to announce that due to the current situation, we have to cancel all rocketry meetings in foreseeable future.
It is the universities advice that all society activity should be put on hold for the remainder of the academic year. While this is very sad we want to make sure everyone is as safe as possible and will therefore comply with this advice.

Luckily our Competition team finished their competition rocket in advance beforehand so we should still be able to take part in the UKSEDS rocketry championship.

We hope all of you stay safe and healthy and that we get to build rockets again once this is over.

Fantastic day launching with the Manchester CanSat Project crew!

Reminder:
There will be volunteering opportunities in the University of Manchester and Warrington on the 9th of March and the 12th of March respectively. If anyone is interested, please fill in the form below. Thank you!

https://forms.gle/t6pA1S1iCdEQt6J46

CALOM Challenge Workshops On the 9th of March and the 12th of March there will be two CaLoM challenge workshops (one in Manchester and one in Warrington), where pupils from different schools compete by building Mars landscapes and builds (e.g. Power supply, infrastructure). If you are interested in volunteering by assisting....

What better Christmas activity than building some rockets with the Manchester CanSat Project Team.

We are happy to announce that MANSEDS Rocketry has started manufacturing for our first Sounding Rocket Test Systems.

To keep our costs low and allow for quick prototyping and adaptability we use additive manufacturing. This gives members a chance to become more familiar with the systems they have designed and allows for faster testing speeds.

First batch of Cert Rockets completed - unfortunately the weather wasn't cooperating with us to launch them! Mancunian Balloonian - MANSEDS Project

Had a great time helping the 1st Hartford Scouts work towards their Astronautics Badge with the Northern Space Consortium, Asteroid Mining Corporation, Space Specialists and 4wardfutures 🚀🛰️

MANSEDS Outreach Event MANSEDS will be hosting an outreach event for secondary school students at the University, hopefully on the 13th of November (To be confirmed, depending on how many volunteers there are). The event will start around lunchtime (12-12:30pm) but will most certainly be finished by 3:30pm. If you are int...

Nice to see so many of you there, well done to everyone.

Everyone that wants to be part of this years Rocketry adventure, join our Facebook group chat through this link:

https://m.me/join/AbaHzU-Y0vQasE-G

ManSEDS Rocketry is also very excited to announce that we have just picked up a set of hybrid rocket motors.

Development of Ground support equipment can now be started with hopefully first static test fires happening soon.

Stay tuned!🚀

Hi Everyone! Our next meeting will be the ManSEDS Masterclass on microcontrollers 1 on Wednesday 9th October, 1-3, room TBD. This will be very useful once we start working on electronics for our rockets so we'd like to see as many of you as possible!

We will be posting a link to a google drive with our resources in the facebook chat so let us know if we need to add you.

Great turnout to our first session - it was fantastic meeting you all and we hope to see everyone soon!

Hey guys, thank you all for coming to the ManSEDS meeting this week, it was a pleasure meeting you all.

As promised we now have a confirmed time and place for our first rocketry meeting:
2nd of October in C18 George Begg Building in North Campus from 1-3pm.
Bring a laptop and get excited guys.

Rocketry is getting ready for liftoff 🚀!