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pic: BIG LAUNCH!


Team's 1270 and 1532 are trying to launch the big ball. You can watch the video at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKLnIGlcGtU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IjqEqvKhu0
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Re: pic: BIG LAUNCH!
Well.. I am guessing you guys (and girls) sorry are mocking up a catapult type propelled force to launch the ball...lol
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We need more power Scotty:
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Ach, the beam cannot do it Captain!


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Re: pic: BIG LAUNCH!
most teams that have prototyped have found that catapulting the ball doesn't work. Have you tested your design on the field to see if it goes high enough?
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most teams that have prototyped have found that catapulting the ball doesn't work. Have you tested your design on the field to see if it goes high enough?
A form of catapult does indeed work, I've seen it done in person.
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