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Re: How to change catapult shot strength?
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Originally Posted by christheman200
Hi all,
Team 854 didn't go with a catapult design this year, but I've wondered: how do pneumatic catapult designs reliably change their shot range/angle? Is it just changing how long the pneumatic valve is opened for?
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The ones that I've seen with variable shot range have 2 sets of 2 cylinders apiece. For the long shot, the team actuates all four cylinders. For a shorter shot, they'll only actuate one set of two. I believe that this is how Titanium operates their pneumatic catapult
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