The first new sub ballast tank vent cover is off the printer.
One Down
February 2nd, 2025New Covers for Bella
February 1st, 2025Upgrade! We’re reprinting all the vent covers on our sub. We originally printed them in PLA. However, Bella is spending more time out in the sun on test runs these days & PLA tend to warp. We’re reprint all 14 in ABS. They take 20 hours each so we’ll be at it a while.
The Next “How to”
January 31st, 2025
Mars Sample Return by Airship
January 7th, 2025Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/ut68KUPQaYs?si=Z7crNg9xffose0iO
NASA had its Mars Sample Return press briefing today. I thought I’d put my two-cents in or a least a YouTube Short.
Unexpected Research Tool
January 7th, 2025New Video! https://youtu.be/ecUNzAGoRic
Always another way. We use balloons to measure ballast system output on the sub.
MHD Test Firing #133
January 7th, 2025The changes we made in the firing procedure really paid off. The test went smooth and we got a great data set.
Steely-Eyed Missile Men
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