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Re: 2073 Pneumatic Catapult
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Originally Posted by JB987
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This is specifically why we are experimenting with adding an accumulator on the exhaust side as well. It acts as a buffer to allow less restriction to the exhausting air, at least in principal.
Once our final catapult is built, we will test and see if it makes any measurable difference. But, so far, it appears it doesn't really make much difference at all. It may be that the air hoses are the biggest restrictions.
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