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Re: Best Way to Launch unusual items?
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Originally Posted by Dominick Ferone
what is a sebot? and one of the small scale prototypes we will test tomorrow is an air cannon.
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A sabot is a device used in a firearm or cannon to fire a projectile, such as a bullet, that is smaller than the bore diameter, or which must be held in a precise position.
Please remember to consider the safety of whatever mechanism you choose. You will be dealing with a lot of energy with whatever device you use.
In the case of air cannons, do not use PVC pipe to store gases under pressure.
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