
This is the story of Starlight, my model rocket control board. That’s right, at 16 years old, I designed a circuit board from scratch. And it works – beautifully. On the first revision! It’s my magnum opus thus far, and signifies a huge leap in my technical ability. So here’s the story of my circuit…

Everyone loves explosions. Whether you’re the sort of person who enjoys setting off explosions, or you’re simply in awe of the kind of power that can be released from a chemical reaction, explosions are captivating for everyone, whether we admit it or not. What better way to give your model rocket some flare than by…

This is the story of how I built a model rocket from the ground up. From the electronics to the airframe to the 3d printed parts, this rocket has taken me six months so far, and is still a work in progress. Read on to learn how I got to this point, and how you…