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Re: Turret Mechanism
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Originally Posted by Chris is me
When experimenting with a turret, be sure to test to see if the direction of the turret relative to the loading mechanism affects the accuracy of the shot. This may be an issue depending on your design.
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2643 had just this problem in 2012 "Rebound Rumble." We used tubing as a conveyor system feeding a shooter mounted on a lazy Susan - shooting characteristics varied as the turret rotated.
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