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Flywheel Trebuchet Release Mechanism
🕑 Added 2020-09-18 11:44:11 +0000 UTCA few have asked about the release mechanism, so here it is! The release is consistent and the timing doesn't vary much over the rotational speed range. The final slow mo launch was 56m/s (125mph), which is just over the fastest speed my old trebuchet could fire!
Comments
Ryan M
Nice! Could add a brake too maybe? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Just a thought. It could be triggered after release.
Jasper Büsch
Uh nice one!
Gary Benninger
That is an incredibly clever mechanism.
Indeed .... I miss all the background info.
Jonathan Charnas
Indeed! Looking forward to the full video. I hope there are machining clips in there... I'll be building my own MPCNC soon, and seeing how other people make their metal parts will help me get started right :)
Tom Stanton
Thanks Jonathan! I thought it would be easier to explain through a video haha
Jonathan Charnas
Oh very clever!
