Question 1

Is this for a group or individual?

Accepted Answer

This can be done by an individual, but is more enjoyable and enriching if done in small groups. The ideal size is 3-5 students. For home schoolers, younger siblings can absolutely get involved.

Question 2

What is included in a purchase?

Accepted Answer

Each course includes:
Kit - parts that students use to assemble the 
- Rocket
- Launcher
Modules and lessons (online)
- Video instruction
- Templates and guides
Access to Online Support Community

Question 3

Do the students need programming knowledge

Accepted Answer

No!  This course will introduce concepts of programming and allow them to make small changes if they wish. The programs are provided. They will learn how to compile and run the program on a microcontroller if they are interested in doing so. The rocket will work perfectly fine without any program changes.

For students that do have programming experience they can edit/rewrite the code if they wish to experiment further.

Novices can use AI to help them make changes while they learn.

Question 4

What additional supplies are needed?

Accepted Answer

Besides basic craft supplies, there are a few items needed (these can be shared between groups). Examples are 
- Bicycle pump with pressure gauge for the rocket launcher
- Duct Tape
- Electrical Tape
- Paints (to decorate the rocket) - optional
- Sharp craft / utility knife
- Micro SD Card reader/adapter

Students will need computer/laptop access for downloading and viewing data and/or programming the flight controller.

Question 5

Are the experiments safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes, although caution is always advised when working with high pressures. The apparatus is tested up to 120psi, but students should not exceed 90psi. Almost all components are plastic for safe operation. Common sense and adult guidance is recommended.

Question 6

What is in the kit

Accepted Answer

Launcher Parts
- High pressure PVC tubes + Schrader valve
- Custom 3D Printed components
- Rubber bands, string
- Super glue
- Rubber O-Ring

Rocket Parts
- Custom 3D printed components
- 4 plastic fins
- Electronic Flight Controller PCB
- Micro SD card
- 1S LiPo battery
- Parachute material + strings
- Rubber band
- Nose extension (bonus)

Question 7

How long does it take to complete

Accepted Answer

It really depends on the student and time available each day. Working one hour a day, the complete program should be completed in 4 weeks or less.

After completion of the initial experiments, the setup can be used indefinitely for additional experiments.

Question 8

What happens if something gets broken?

Accepted Answer

We can provide replacement parts for anything that gets broken along the way. We won't leave you hanging - the mission must continue !

TAGE LABS

RISE Program

Students solving complex, real-world STEM problems through research and discovery programs.

Build Researchers, Not Just Rockets.
We believe students thrive when they are challenged to find their own way. That’s why our program replaces "no-mistake kits" with real experiments and data analysis.

No lesson planning required.

Parts Kit and Program only $147

An Actual Research Project

Learn rocket physics

Build a water rocket

Program a flight controller

Record Data Electronically

Add a parachute release mechanism

Launch experiments to collect data

Analyze data

Find solutions

Educator's Roadmap

Phases

Goals

Modules

Phase 1: Foundations

Master the math and build the infrastructure.

Phase 2 : The Build

Understand stability and flight mechanics.

Phase 3 : The Research

Launch, collect data, deploy recovery system

Phase 4 : The Innovation

Customize the code and run new research.

This challenge introduces students to complex STEM problem solving through experimental research, without the need for exhaustive lesson planning and prep or deep STEM knowledge. Parents and educators can just be the facilitator.