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Re: Linear Shooters - How did you do it?
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Originally Posted by DrewB
Our shooter is pneumatic, we use a two cylinders to retract the mechanism building force upon two large springs. When the mechanism reaches a certain point a latch holds the force as we release the pressure that was stored in the cylinders. Then using a pneumatic latch release we can release the force and propel the ball through the air.
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Sounds like we have a very similiar design. We are using 4 springs instead of 2, but other than that it sounds identical. Any pics?
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Team 836 - The Robobee's
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