SpaceX Tests Chopstick System for Catch Using B14.1
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Published 2024-06-26
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All Comments (21)
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Great coverage, thanks lads. Love the Ferrari references, "we are checking" 1:24:55. This catch is going to be spectacular, one way or another.
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A great 6+ hours of coverage NSF! Thank you all so much! Careful stand back don't want to get SLAPED!!!
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I love these tank tests. They remind me of the star hopper and SN days
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I never noticed the sloped stringers beneath the lifting point. Seems to be designed as a ramp for the catch arms to ride up as they approach the catch point. Pretty cool, great video!
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Ferrari f1 reference 😂😂😂 1:24:50
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The “waving” of the arm is actually called backlash. The hydraulic cylinders they are using are not big enough…and they need cushions installed in them. They can minimize it but they can’t eliminate it unless they switch to high speed ballscrews. The clearance of the chopsticks tower bearings also contributes to the backlash. Note to SpaceX…consult and engage with the SMEs…they can save you time and money! Jus saying…
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New shirt- "slap my 14.1"
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The booster coming in for a catch will have the same communication from the booster to the catching arms on the tower as falcon 9 booster to the landing barge which is spot on
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Cool ! Super Cool !
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Get a quad flight controller running betaflight to control the catch arms. PID and filters FTW !
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Spacex needs some kind of sensors in the chopsticks to tell how far the booster surface is. They can't just target a specific point because the booster won't be exactly at the expected location.
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Going to still be watching this when live starts for Falcon 9 launch lol. Who needs sleep 😂😂😂😂
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Amazing! Well worth the 6+ hours!
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Fun stream dudes.
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I was worried the chopsticks wouldn't be fast enough for the test. I'm glad to see i was wrong.😁👍
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Will Smith slaps Chris Rock. Chopsticks… Hold my beer! 🤣
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They could launch at the same time as long as the paths don’t cross
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If it is clamped down couldn't they lift against the hold down clamps to simulate loads?
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Stubby booster best booster?
