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AdamHeard

06-02-2014 15:01

Re: Team 842 Testing Shots

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Originally Posted by nuclearnerd (Post 1338608)

OK, we had similar size cylinders, similar sized catapult, and tanks directly connected to the cylinder ports (mechanical release - we didn't even get into large CV solenoid valves yet) and we could not make our shooter make long shots like yours. We clearly have some learning to do. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your system after build season!

A very small difference in the geometry can cause a huge launch difference.

matthew_martin

06-02-2014 16:05

Re: Team 842 Testing Shots

So you used 1.5" bore cylinders, but what stroke did you use? We've looked at a couple ideas, but with our current configuration, ours couldn't fit.

falconmaster

06-02-2014 20:13

Re: Team 842 Testing Shots

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Originally Posted by matthew_martin (Post 1338662)

So you used 1.5" bore cylinders, but what stroke did you use? We've looked at a couple ideas, but with our current configuration, ours couldn't fit.

9 inch stroke

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