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Re: pic: Team 1523 Shooter + Video
You must be using a one-way roller clutch so that the rubber band can over run the van door motor. Very clever.
- Lets the elastic take over when it needs to.
- Doesn't require an elaborate catch.
- Rapid firing without complex sequencing issues.
- Allows the "follow through" of the arm to partially wind the arm for the next toss.
- van door motor starts rewind automatically when the arm slows down
Beautiful!
I had my doubts about the feasability of making a rapid fire catapult.
But, you ave done a great job, one that I think has a chance to compete with the pitching machine solutions.
Well done.
Joe J.
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Team #88, TJ2
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