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Originally Posted by Bryce2471
Did you build a functional prototype of the catapult with all these articulations?
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We built a catapult prototype, but not with the adjustable stop, scoop, or turret.
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Originally Posted by nuclearnerd
I'm guessing one of the missing mechanisms is something to hold the ball in the arm cup when driving? Or does the intake do that as well?
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There will be a pair of omni wheels that help to hold the ball in place, and pivot downwards when firing.
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Originally Posted by DaveL
It looks like you cut openings in the polycarb and then bent it.
How did you bend it? Was it heated in an oven and then put into a form?
On the wheels, they look worn down. Did you sand off tread to make it turn easier?
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We cut the polycarb on our CNC router and made the bends using a heat gun and a press/break. The wheels are just used ones from the season, nothing special.