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Re: The Popinator

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Originally Posted by dtengineering View Post
Actually, they are missing out on a key element... they should load it with unpopped popcorn, then have a resistive or microwave heater to pop the individual kernal, and then immediately launch it.

But, I mean... that's just being picky. It's a pretty awesome device.

Jason
A microwave would be difficult to shield and most colleges are quite restrictive when it comes to other heating elements (I'm assuming college students would be a significant source of revenue in this case). I think insulating it would be enough.
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