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Re: Team 5236 catapult

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Originally Posted by ZJ Lin View Post
Are you using a double acting piston in the video? If you are we found that the ball goes further if you take the fitting off the retracting port of the piston to let the air out faster during extending stroke for less resistance.
if your port diameter on the extend side of the piston is the same as the retract, i dont think it will make a difference. the air can only leave as fast as it is put in so if the hole is equal to or greater than the extend side, you should be good. Also i wouldnt recommend elbow fittings because it causes friction and slows down air flow.
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