Really small EMP
Arktik, Tue Oct 30 2007, 04:47PMI'm really a noob, but I was redirected to this site, because you guys apparently are geniuses.
I got a project for school, in which we launch a cola can with a parachute and satelite inside.
We have to fill the can with another creation of our own, like a GPS-device.
The most original satelite wins.
In each rocket 2 satelites are launched.
My idea was to build a small EMP to shutdown the opponent.
I don't really know if this is possible, how to do it and if it will be effective.
We'll probably need a range of just a few meters, but preferebaly more.
Re: Really small EMP
..., Tue Oct 30 2007, 06:21PM
I am not sure how much the other CanSat people will like if when you fry their projects...
I also wouldn't expect your project to come back down safely, since the EMP has a decent chance of taking down the electronics that control the charges in the booster rocket... And I know the person who built the rocket is going to be pissed.
But if all you need to do is kill the adjacent can, it just might be possible. Your best bet would be a small marx generator, powered by an inverter for a cold cathode light. You would need fast diodes good for the voltage (2 serised uf4007s would probably work), a number of small ceramic caps, and of course the transformer.
..., Tue Oct 30 2007, 06:21PM
I am not sure how much the other CanSat people will like if when you fry their projects...
I also wouldn't expect your project to come back down safely, since the EMP has a decent chance of taking down the electronics that control the charges in the booster rocket... And I know the person who built the rocket is going to be pissed.
But if all you need to do is kill the adjacent can, it just might be possible. Your best bet would be a small marx generator, powered by an inverter for a cold cathode light. You would need fast diodes good for the voltage (2 serised uf4007s would probably work), a number of small ceramic caps, and of course the transformer.
Re: Really small EMP
Steve Conner, Tue Oct 30 2007, 08:03PM
Is it just me, or is this kind of against the spirit of the CanSat competition?
Steve Conner, Tue Oct 30 2007, 08:03PM
Is it just me, or is this kind of against the spirit of the CanSat competition?
Re: Really small EMP
Arktik, Tue Oct 30 2007, 08:40PM
i really don't know
the objective was to build something really original and to win
this covers both
and it sounds really cool
Arktik, Tue Oct 30 2007, 08:40PM
Steve Conner wrote ...
Is it just me, or is this kind of against the spirit of the CanSat competition?
Is it just me, or is this kind of against the spirit of the CanSat competition?
i really don't know
the objective was to build something really original and to win
this covers both
and it sounds really cool
Re: Really small EMP
Ken M., Tue Oct 30 2007, 11:32PM
I say instead of EMP, make a untided down lifter, it would give you more lift.
Ken M., Tue Oct 30 2007, 11:32PM
I say instead of EMP, make a untided down lifter, it would give you more lift.
Re: Really small EMP
rp181, Wed Oct 31 2007, 12:11AM
i think you should put a smoke bomb (potassium nitrate and sugar melted together). I think an EMP would make you hated =)
rp181, Wed Oct 31 2007, 12:11AM
i think you should put a smoke bomb (potassium nitrate and sugar melted together). I think an EMP would make you hated =)
Re: Really small EMP
ShawnLG, Wed Oct 31 2007, 01:18AM
You should put a 49mhz CW beacon satelite inside the can and try to recieve the beacon with a direct conversion receiver during it's descent to earth.
ShawnLG, Wed Oct 31 2007, 01:18AM
You should put a 49mhz CW beacon satelite inside the can and try to recieve the beacon with a direct conversion receiver during it's descent to earth.
Re: Really small EMP
Arktik, Wed Oct 31 2007, 11:19AM
like i said, i'm really noob so i dont understand half of your comments
and u have to build something, you cant just buy a cool gadget and plug it in
Arktik, Wed Oct 31 2007, 11:19AM
like i said, i'm really noob so i dont understand half of your comments
and u have to build something, you cant just buy a cool gadget and plug it in
Re: Really small EMP
Bjørn, Wed Oct 31 2007, 12:14PM
An EMP generator is not a realistic goal, it requires time, money and lots of testing to make sure it will not be a total waste. You can have a look in the old archives but after a while you will come to the conclusion that it is not worth the effort.
Bjørn, Wed Oct 31 2007, 12:14PM
An EMP generator is not a realistic goal, it requires time, money and lots of testing to make sure it will not be a total waste. You can have a look in the old archives but after a while you will come to the conclusion that it is not worth the effort.
Re: Really small EMP
Arktik, Thu Nov 01 2007, 04:19PM
tx for the help everyone but just leave it
i didnt get picked on the CanSat squad
Arktik, Thu Nov 01 2007, 04:19PM
tx for the help everyone but just leave it
i didnt get picked on the CanSat squad
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