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Unread 14-02-2006, 23:05
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Re: ball speed

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Originally Posted by Inverted
I calculated the velocity of the ball when fired at full speed (powered directly from the battery) from our device, and it's about 10.5 m/s (25 mph, give or take). As long as you have one wheel shooting, you're legal with any speed. It should shoot from about 25-30 feet.
If your calculations did not have air resistance, that might not be true, just a warning.

I don't think long range shots will be a problem. 30 feet is do-able, possibly 35...

One wheel shooting will not ensure you're in the legal limits. We shot a ball 47 feet with our one-wheeled shooter, and I know that's not legal.