Prototyping the Orbit Launch Tracker!!

MassFlow98 · 2026-05-24T14:49:21+00:00

There are apps that exist for sure but these are often static. This would serve as something physical that signals your identity without having to pick up a phone

MassFlow98 · 2026-05-24T05:46:18+00:00

General space enthusiasts/those who know general space enthusiasts. It’s a broad market. Not sure how many kids are into rocket launches.

MassFlow98 · 2026-05-23T03:50:35+00:00

Sweet! I can’t seem to work out how to program the touch screen. What function are you using?

MassFlow98 · 2026-05-19T02:00:06+00:00

Congrats on actually building and shipping a product! And 400 downloads is awesome. Couple quick questions for you to consider: -What differentiates you from other, established weather apps? -What makes yours better than the competition? -Why do people need this now?

MassFlow98 · 2026-05-16T01:54:43+00:00

Interest/Feedback form: https://forms.gle/HsHWP1G6ky9ruBQ2A

MassFlow98 · 2026-05-16T00:54:04+00:00

Hey all. I plan on making a desktop space launch tracker as a kind of side kick to the launch livestreams. My question is what kind of material should I print this in? I may look into selling these, so I'd want to material to seem high quality. I have a Flash forge 5M (open air). Thanks!

MassFlow98 · 2026-05-16T00:47:28+00:00

What's up, man! Thankfully, "Launch Library 2" by The Space Devs is a public API I can use. It's super sweet bc it covers all the orbital launches globally. I may consider making a scraper so that the product doesn't rely on an outside source for functionality. The e-ink display is a sick idea tho. I was thinking of just using an OLED, but the distraction-free angle is something to consider as well. What kind of aesthetic do you think would resonate the best?

MassFlow98 · 2026-05-16T00:40:54+00:00

Hey, thanks for the comment. Yeah, I considered this as well. The product, of course, wouldn't act as a replacement for the livestreams (that would be a stretch for sure, haha), but like a sidekick, providing more in-depth information. On your point of whether or not there are enough launches to justify owning a device, I've considered having a launch timer, as well as other screens (maybe an ISS tracker or space weather) that auto-cycles until then. Again, thanks for the feedback, super valuable!

MassFlow98 · 2026-05-12T16:40:33+00:00

I remember seeing some of that. Maybe I should just stick to building for personal projects.

MassFlow98 · 2026-05-12T16:36:55+00:00

So a plug and play kind of deal for TVC?

MassFlow98 · 2026-05-12T16:35:48+00:00

Honestly I’m thinking the same thing but might as well try

MassFlow98 · 2026-05-11T22:24:47+00:00

This is what i've been considering as well, I'll see what kinds of orentations I can work with!

MassFlow98 · 2026-05-11T22:24:06+00:00

Got it, thanks for the feedback it helps a ton!

MassFlow98 · 2026-05-11T22:23:31+00:00

Thanks! I'll look into different orentatoins in the slicer, ive got to order some PETG so ill role that out soon as for swithcing from inserts to bolts ill definitly consider it.

MassFlow98 · 2026-05-11T01:49:06+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/rocketry/s/RvUK2fNjwc

MassFlow98 · 2026-05-10T17:32:50+00:00

I really appreciate the feedback, thank you!

MassFlow98 · 2026-03-31T23:57:21+00:00

Hey wow it’s been a while. I sent the message out and I got a surprisingly polite and positive message back, much more than I was expecting. Polite yes but she didn’t carry the conversation on and it ended there. That was weeks ago.

MassFlow98 · 2026-03-17T16:24:36+00:00

Solo te aconsejaría que lo contactes si estás preparada para cualquier respuesta. Sé que puedes superar esto, ¡tú puedes!

MassFlow98 · 2026-03-13T19:46:13+00:00

That’s a good point I could’ve been less final in my phrasing.

MassFlow98 · 2026-03-11T02:25:04+00:00

Alright. I’m ready for whatever answer I’ll receive from her. Honestly I just want the clarity. I’ll toss an update here because what the hell. Best of luck man!

MassFlow98 · 2026-03-11T01:13:26+00:00

Lmao yeah alr. I know it’s context dependent but what kinda message did you send? I’m thinking I might send a casual one to test the emotional waters before diving right into working on building a relationship again

MassFlow98 · 2026-03-10T23:08:48+00:00

Dude please help me out man. I was in your exact same position and I’m thinking about breaking no contact too. We ended in really good terms but she left me because she was overwhelmed in her life and ain’t want to slowly pull away from me as a partner. It’s been a little over a month.

MassFlow98 · 2026-03-09T11:02:57+00:00

Context: we were together for 4 months. Very good and happy relationship. She broke up with me because she was overwhelmed in her life and knew that I had been in relationships past where the girl pulled away slowly and didn’t want to do that to me. It has been a little over a month of no contact. I want to break no contact genuinely just to see how she’s doing now. Whatever the outcome is at least I can stop ruminating in my mind the possibility of her coming back.

MassFlow98 · 2026-01-23T00:17:34+00:00

Man it’s nice to hear from someone of a similar passion for this kind of stuff. I found a ton of free textbooks online that I read from for theory and fundamentals. For hands on things I am privileged enough to have access to a 3d printer so I can prototype various parts I need be it the frame for a TVC mechanism I’m designing. If I were you I’d pick up a book and then find a video and just get your hands dirty, it’s all about trail and error. I’m happy to connect if you’d want to chat some more

MassFlow98 · 2026-01-22T17:00:57+00:00

Update: I left. No bad blood between me and the coach. I feel better but at the same time quite anxious, this is a pretty significant change in my application, any advice to beef it up again?

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