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by pricetag
Sat Apr 19, 2008 4:56 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Pneumatic launcher
Replies: 19
Views: 4215

I basically want to make a rocket, which one should i make?
by pricetag
Fri Apr 18, 2008 10:16 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Pneumatic launcher
Replies: 19
Views: 4215

Okay, so here's the basic plan, tell me what you think.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/alexalex132/cannon.jpg

The first one has the reducers in the pneumatic compression chamber leading down to a small ball valve. The second one is the same except there is a large ball valve then the ...
by pricetag
Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:11 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Pneumatic launcher
Replies: 19
Views: 4215

Yeah, can anyone point me in the right direction for a design? should i use pvc pipe? or some type of tank like they used in the video?
by pricetag
Mon Apr 07, 2008 10:18 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Pneumatic launcher
Replies: 19
Views: 4215

I will make sure the joints will be cemented. But I want to have a nozzle at the end so it sprays the water out creating a lot of thrust in the other direction.
by pricetag
Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:39 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Pneumatic launcher
Replies: 19
Views: 4215

Pneumatic launcher

I have a bit of experience with making basic pneumatic spud cannons and I have a question. I need to make a pneumatic "launcher" like this one: http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=6157101787435882287&hl=en

I made a simple version (potato cannon with an end cap with a hole at the end ...