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Re: Consistent shooter

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Originally Posted by MysterE View Post
So, how would one add consistency in ball placement to a catapult based system?
Make sure the ball is sitting in the exact same position every time. Any discrepancies will cause variation in flight path. Engineer the catapult so it cradles the ball better.

EDIT: We actually added a bar to the back of the catapult to somewhat simulate a curved shooter to hold the ball better.
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