This is part 1 of my SpaceX inspired edf rocket project where I design, 3D-print, build and assemble the retractable landing gear and thrust vector control unit. For those of you who say an edf is not a rocket, you're right it's technically a single copter design in the shape of a (SpaceX) rocket. An edf really is the easiest and cheapest way to control the thrust to maintain a stable hover. I'm referring to "Spacex inspired" because i did use some general proportions from the falcon 9 rocket but had to make a lot of adjustments to turn it into a fully capable working rocket that's capable of hovering. In the next video I'll assemble the rest of the rocket, install the flight computer and edf, and (hopefully) do an initial test flight. So subscribe if you wanna see more of this stuff ;-) Big thank you to JLCPCB for sponsoring this project. Order yours at https://jlcpcb.com. stl files will be posted on Thingiverse when the project is finished. More info can be found on hackaday: https://hackaday.io/project/174329-spacex-inspired-edf-rocket Tools used for this project: SMD rework station: https://www.banggood.com/YAOGONG-8878D-2-In-1-SMD-Rework-Soldering-Station-Hot-Air-Gun-Welding-Solder-Iron-Repair-Tool-p-1348341.html?p=E01411629100201406T1&custlinkid=1206705 Microscope: https://www.banggood.com/1600X-Portable-8-LED-Light-Adjustable-Dimmer-Practical-Hand-Held-Microscope-Computers-Real-Time-Video-Inspection-Digital-Microscope-p-1586533.html?p=E01411629100201406T1&custlinkid=1215220 PLA filament: https://www.banggood.com/Creality-3D-White-or-Black-or-Yellow-or-Blue-or-Red-1KG-1_75mm-PLA-Filament-For-3D-Printer-p-1290153.html?p=E01411629100201406T1&custlinkid=926158 Recommended 3D-printer: https://www.banggood.com/Creality-3D-Ender-3-Pro-V-slot-Prusa-I3-DIY-3D-Printer-Kit-p-1346320.html?p=E01411629100201406T1&custlinkid=677427 Music Credit: Song: LAKEY INSPIRED - Better Days Music provided by Lakey Inspired. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXLzvo6kvVQ