Team 2220 Launcher Teaser
 

Another week, another prototype.

Here's a short video brought to you by our media and manipulator (robot build) subteams.

We've finally gotten all our prototypes to the stage where we're willing to decide, so here's a video of one in particular.

The launcher is powered by two constant force springs (left over from a failed 30 point climber in 2013), and is constructed from 80/20 that we happened to have lying around (we had a mentor who was in love with the stuff for a few years).

If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and I'll try to get back to you with answers from our subteam leaders.

Finally, the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nE7_X8QhHFg

Good luck everyone in Aerial Assist! We can't wait to compete at the Northern Lights and North Star Regionals!

Re: Team 2220 Launcher Teaser
 

Great prototype! How much force is required for the long shot? Surgical tubing or springs?

Re: Team 2220 Launcher Teaser
 

I don't have the precise springs in front of me, but they pull back some heavy-duty springs 3-4' to make the long shot. Needless to say, we're still working on packaging!

The prototype uses 2 constant force springs (I'll check exactly how many pounds of force they are, but I think total it's around 95). They're left overs from last year, so we'll be looking into getting ones that precisely fit our needs.

Re: Team 2220 Launcher Teaser
 

Thats great! We tried using springs but couldn't get them to cooperate. Glad someones using them though. Good luck guys!