This is our New Deluxe version of the recently updated compressed air rocket launcher.

Includes:

• CAR V3.0 Launcher

• Large 9" x 18" baseplate with rubber feet

• A BRB (Big Red Button) with a magnet in the base

• A total of Three (3) CARB rockets

• A spare foam nose and 5 paper templates

• FULLY ASSEMBLED AND TESTED

Features:

1. We've completed ALL of the assembly for you, so you'll be launching right away!

2. This design integrates the protractor option right into the base as standard.

3. The CAR v3.0 is built of industrial metal air pressure rated parts, and a sturdy CNC cut SOLID PLASTIC BASE for many years of use.  Mounting holes for a pressure regulator option.

4. Pairs perfectly with a Leyzyne brand bike pump, Portable tire inflator, or air compressor.

   1. Lezyne Pump with RED or YELLOW fitting: https://shorturl.at/CsQ4k

   2. Craftsman Tire Inflator (without battery): https://shorturl.at/G4P1a

   3. Milwaukee Tire Inflator (no battery): https://shorturl.at/D9y4h

   4. Dewalt Tire Inflator (without battery): https://shorturl.at/8TfHP

Special thanks to The Perloff Family Foundation, for whom we developed this set initially.  We started working with Dave and Sandy Perloff back in 2023.  To learn more about the Perloff Family Foundation, and the amazing work they have been doing for the students of Maine, visit their website here: https://www.perloffgrants.org/

To see how the teachers of Maine are using the launchers and 3D printed rockets, check out this fantastic slide show: https://shorturl.at/ZsOZN

The newest version of our heavy duty compressed air rocket launcher is now available for preorder.  Shipping now.

It features:

• Preassembled pneumatic parts - no tools required, gets you launching faster!

• NEW - Integrated launch angle protractor included

  • No need to purchase the accessory seperately

  • Same method to easily adjust and lock the launch angle with wing nuts

• NEW - Solid machined plastic base with improved graphics

• Same price!

• Compatible with the Big Red Button accessory to convert slide valve into a BRB

A: An air rocket is simply a rocket launched using air pressure.

The simplest type is when you blow the wrapper off a straw.

A: The pressure within the rocket (or wrapper) causes it to launch off the tube.

Our launchers work off this same principle, but at higher pressures up to 130 PSI, easily supplied by a bike pump or air compressor.   To the left is a quick video of the first test launch of the 3D printable Lego Minifig adapter.  

To launch, with the slide valve in the "Launch" position (no pressure in the launcher) load the rocket then slide the valve to the "Pressurize" position.  Pressurize the launcher using the bike pump, then do a count down and slide the valve to the "Launch" position to launch your rocket!

A: All kinds of things!

• Paper & Tape - printed on paper and assembled with tape

  • Our own FREE templates 

  • NASA Templates (ULA & SpaceX)

  • ULA (United Launch Alliance) Templates

• DIY instructions on how to make them from foam pipe insulation, Article by Rick Schertle

• Plastic body tubes, foam noses, and sticker fins, found through the Shop tab above

• 3D printed parts added to our rocket parts

• Turn your rocket launcher into a Glider Launcher!  See Rick's article in Make: here.

• Use your imagination!

  • Wine bottle corks, super balls, lump of clay or Play-Doh make great nosecones

  • Try tape or stickers for fins (angled fins don't tend to get caught in branches)

  • How many fins are needed?  2?  3?  4?

  • What happens when you move the fins forward?

  • What happens when you shift the CG (Center of Gravity)?

  • Experiment with different materials - BUT NEVER USE METAL OR ANY SHARP OBJECTS

  • Get creative!