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@ -10,8 +10,9 @@ There are already open source rocket simulators out there (e.g. OpenRocket), but
take on that idea. For one, this is written in C++ and OpenRocket is written in Java, but more take on that idea. For one, this is written in C++ and OpenRocket is written in Java, but more
importantly, I hope to engineer this in a way that is as modular as possible from the standpoint importantly, I hope to engineer this in a way that is as modular as possible from the standpoint
of the parts, components, and concepts involved in modeling a rocket. That way, this can serve not of the parts, components, and concepts involved in modeling a rocket. That way, this can serve not
only as a model rocket design program, but a platform for people to learn about how rockets fly, only as a model rocket design program, but a platform for people to learn about how rockets fly by
and might serve as a learning platform not just for me, but for others as well. building and integrating their own test parts and models easily. This way QtRocket may serve as a
learning platform not just for me, but for others as well.
### Why Release An Unfinished Product? ### Why Release An Unfinished Product?
Well, first of all it isn't actually *released* yet. But it is public because I'm always interested in getting any feedback others may have. I'm doing this to learn as well, and if you have any Well, first of all it isn't actually *released* yet. But it is public because I'm always interested in getting any feedback others may have. I'm doing this to learn as well, and if you have any
@ -20,7 +21,7 @@ pointers, I'd love to hear them! And if you want to contribute, well, please do!
## External Build Dependencies ## External Build Dependencies
* Boost libraries. On Windows this is hardcoded to v1.82.0, but only because I'm not sure how dependencies work on Windows * Boost libraries. On Windows this is hardcoded to v1.82.0, but only because I'm not sure how dependencies work on Windows
* Qt6 (You can download it for free for Open Source use here: https://www.qt.io/download) * Qt6 (You can download it for free for Open Source use here: https://www.qt.io/download)
* Other dependencies are handles within the CMake build system * Other dependencies are handled within the CMake build system
* Maybe something else I'm forgetting about? If you find something not listed that isn't a standard install, let me know * Maybe something else I'm forgetting about? If you find something not listed that isn't a standard install, let me know
## How To Use It ## How To Use It
@ -55,6 +56,7 @@ And, plot the thrust curve of the motor you selected.
## Thrustcurve.org integration ## Thrustcurve.org integration
There is another feature, in that qtrocket integrates with the excellent online motor database thrustcurve.org. From the main window, click "Get Thrustcurve Motor Data". A new window will open: There is another feature, in that qtrocket integrates with the excellent online motor database thrustcurve.org. From the main window, click "Get Thrustcurve Motor Data". A new window will open:
![Alt text](resources/screenshots/ThrustCurveWindow.png) ![Alt text](resources/screenshots/ThrustCurveWindow.png)
In order to use it, you first must click "Get Metadata". Then you can select the manufacturer, motor diameter, and impulse class. In order to use it, you first must click "Get Metadata". Then you can select the manufacturer, motor diameter, and impulse class.