The Kicking Mechanism

[keehun]

Our first kick was really really lame. We started toying with things and now we can kick about 10~15ft with a lame arc. We're now working on making that arc a little more optimal, like a 45degree or even less with more distance.

There are several things to keep in mind:

• Make sure your kicking "feet" are light
• Use all the mechanical advantage you have
• Try leaving the exhaust port open. See how much that increases the kicking distance
• Use a really really fast solenoid(?) -- I only saw it. I don't actually know what kind of solenoid or its specs. But I know it improved the kick dramatically
• It's all about efficiency...

Anyway, if you want pictures of ours, let me know. It's not the best, but it's a very decent one for a non-surgical tubing kicker.

Your goal is to pack as much force and velocity in to that ball as much as you can!