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Hundreds of makers all over the world have built this launcher and rockets since its release in MAKE Vol. 15. Now you can too! We included almost everything you need to get started right away! Just add a Bicycle Pump, Tape (Masking, Duct, Electrical and Teflon recommended,) two 9v batteries and you are ready to blast these paper and tape rockets hundreds of feet in the air with just a few pumps!

While the design of the launcher has been modified a bit, making it more practical for home or school use (new compact stand and now uses two standard 9v batteries) but it’s the same great project that has wowed crowds by the thousands. This kit is simple to build and perfect for individuals, small groups or science classes. Once you build the launcher, additional rockets can be made for just pennies each. All parts for the launcher are heavy-duty; built to last for years of high flying fun. The rockets are reusable, clean, and can be legally launched on a small field in a big city. As projects go, this kit gives you the maximum bang for you buck. Believe me, folks are quite taken by the 200- to 300-foot flights fueled by 18 or so bicycle pumps of compressed air. Whether you’re launching on your own or with a whole group of rocketeers, watch the crowds gather … 3, 2, 1, and away!

If you'd like some more guidance, follow the online builds here and here. We also have a build video here and a weekend projects video here.

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Compressed Air Rocket

Features
  • Pre-Cut PVC Pipe and PVC Attachments
  • 24V Electric Irrigation Valve
  • Brass Reducer and Hose Barb
  • Air Hose and Paired Wire
  • Momentary Button, Battery Clips, Tire Valve and Zip Ties
  • Three Rocket Building Guides (more can be made easily and cheaply for larger groups)
  • Ten Rocket Templates (unlimited additional templates can be downloaded from MAKE here)
  • Includes Make Vol. 15 PDF Download

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Fun, fun, fun October 30, 2011
Reviewer: Anonymous Person from United States  
This was my first make project, and I would recommend it. Things I learned:
1)There are two sets of instructions online. One from the original magazine article, a second set that match the parts included in the mail order kit.  The kit follows a simpler approach to several parts of the rocket launcher.  
2)I had to read the instructions several times to really get it.  I then did a "walk through" of the instructions were I matched things up without glue or cutting.  
3)I was new to electrical connections, so this was the hard est part of this kit for me.  The wire which connects to the launch button needs to be soldered.  For everything else, use the "splice connectors."  
4)I think the stereo wire included is too short.  This is a preference item, not a problem with the kit.  
I would recommend this kit to others, particularly beginners.  You can make this kit with little trouble, but it does require some patience and a tinker's willingness to engage in some trial-and-error.

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Great Launcher, Poor Kit. September 10, 2011
Reviewer: Douglas Johnson from Dallas, TX United States  
The good news is the launcher is great.  Shoots paper rockets WAY up.  

The bad news is the kit does not match the plans in the magazine.  There are inadequate cable ties instead of the band clamps in the plan.  There were extra pieces of PVC with no purpose.   Finally,  the tire valve supplied is a problem.  It is very difficult to cut the rubber off and the resulting metal valve is very slick and difficult to keep in the air hose.  Certainly the supplied cable tie doesn't do it.  -- Doug

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Love it June 29, 2011
Reviewer: Anonymous Person from United States  
my son takes this out almost every day he loves it only bad thing is the shipping is very pricey. But overall amazing

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  2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
 
Impressive, Fun November 12, 2010
Reviewer: MT from Marietta, GA United States  
My daughter and I had a great Saturday morning building this kit. The results are pretty impressive, and we have wowed quite a few people with the power of the launcher. This is a great kit for introducing rocketry without the expense of traditional rocket motors and bodies.

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  2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
 
Deceptively Powerful November 10, 2010
Reviewer: Gregory Marshall from Halifax, NS Canada  
Wow! Some "experimental ballistics" has shown this device capable of launching an empty 500ml pop bottle to a substantial height.  (the top of a 2 story school).  The kit assembles very quickly and in one afternoon we were launch ready.  Thumbs up!

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