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SpudFiles Potato Gun Commercial

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by PCGUY » Tue Oct 29, 2013 10:54 pm » in Combustion Cannons
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I've been wanting to get in some spud shooting action this fall before the weather got cold. I know it's been a while since I filmed anything for...

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thank you for creating this website is there anything i can do to help
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Directional Control Valves (3way valves and stuff like that)

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by POLAND_SPUD » Sun Mar 07, 2010 1:12 am
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Directional Control Valves, commonly refereed to as 3,4,5 etc. valves or spool/poppet valves etc., can be very useful for spuders.
They can be used...

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very,useful info for a beginner such as myself.The links are great as well.Thankyou.(you won't believe this but as i was reading,my fridge comp...
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Sprinkler Valve Troubleshooting Guide

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by noname » Sat Jun 16, 2007 12:15 am
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Sprinkler Valve Troubleshooting

This is a guide to sprinkler valve problems. Before creating a new topic to ask questions on why your valve isn't...

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great job everyone
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Piston Valves Explained Visually

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by clide » Mon May 14, 2007 11:21 pm
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I had this posted on Spudtech, but I am reposting it here to hopefully help some people out and allow for discussions/updates.

Well I made this...

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Thanks for sharing this! It might also be useful to mention how friction and maintenance can affect performance over time. Looking forward to more...
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Fri Sep 27, 2024 4:05 am
"How Much CO2 do I need?"

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by BC Pneumatics » Sun Apr 01, 2007 9:52 pm
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For all those people out there looking for a rough idea of how much CO2 they will need for a chamber of any given size-
Just multiply the volume of...

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Great piece of software :) I've been kicking numbers round my head for a while now, and wondered if someone here could confirm. I'm filling a 1.5 dia...
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Thu Jul 04, 2013 2:38 pm
Valve Cutaways

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by PCGUY » Sat Feb 26, 2005 9:10 pm

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VALVE CUTAWAY

Provided By - Longshot

These are some pictures of some of the most popular valves used on spud cannons. Only difference is, these...

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Can someone fix the picture links??

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Wed Oct 07, 2009 2:13 pm

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Vex robotic cannon

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by metalmeltr » Wed Dec 22, 2010 10:58 am

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mechanical workings

firing
too bad it's just one shot

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The bead weld failed in the HAZ of the weld, the weld itself did not fail, there is a small amount of the base material from the failed piece still...

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Thu Dec 23, 2010 9:45 am
piston valve/ blow gun actuation

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by Major Collins » Sat Dec 18, 2010 2:37 am

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What type of piston is needed to be actuated with a blow gun ?... i have one but i don,t know why it works so well.

eg light , heavy , hollow ,...

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I want to do a series of animations for the Wiki illustrating the various factors affecting performance, I'll try and do them tonight.

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Thu Dec 23, 2010 7:23 am
GGDT interpret performance?

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by metalmeltr » Tue Dec 21, 2010 11:05 am
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This is the result of a recent attempt of trying to model my next marshmallow gun.

chamber 1x6
barrel 1/2 PVC-length between 30-36-not yet...

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Rethinking this design closer to bullpup, i am going to have to buy the valve and compressor to start mocking this thing up.
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Thu Dec 23, 2010 1:25 am
Anybody use a pnuematic toggle?

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by D_Hall » Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:45 pm

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I was looking at McMaster part number 3662T24. Hopefully this pic is good (if not, I'll try to find another and edit the post later)....

...Looks...

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I noticed you linked to a manual return valve. Were you aware of this? They do make spring return valves. you know, in case you wanted semi auto or...

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Wed Dec 22, 2010 1:01 pm
Who made this video?

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by metalmeltr » Wed Dec 22, 2010 10:40 am

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Just curious as it says spudfiles in the bottom of the screen.

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I think the original was by BC_pneumatics , he also has a BBMG how-to online.

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Wed Dec 22, 2010 10:46 am
your thoughs on a big nasty

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by Sancho » Tue Dec 21, 2010 3:33 pm

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Hey,

I've made a ton of cannons over the years, from combustion to pneus, ball valves and sprinklers... i had an idea for a twin piston cannon......

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A concrete slug has high mass. With the applied force, it's acceleration is relatively snail pace related to much lighter materials. A concrete slug...

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Tue Dec 21, 2010 8:27 pm
First production Eclipse 40mm

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by Solar » Sun May 04, 2008 12:53 am
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Here is the first operational launcher from production parts. Mixed lot of anodizing in the pics, but the rest only need grips anodized. Note the...

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Why are you going on about some random commercial valve?

It uses a custom chamber sealing valve.

The trigger allows air to force the spool of the...
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Tue Dec 21, 2010 8:24 am
40mm Rubber Bullet gun VIDEO UPDATE

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by Solar » Sun May 10, 2009 7:57 pm
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Video here:

This is a modified Eclipse 40mm that is designed to launch rubber bullets and eventually liquid or powder filled 40mm paintballs....

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Solar

here is the Picture.
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Mon Dec 20, 2010 8:42 am
GGDT figures confusing me on my pneumatic cannon

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by g4bandit » Mon Dec 20, 2010 12:15 am

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I was messing around with some figures in spudfiles and the barrel effect length is confusing me. It seems that having a really long barrel is more...

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You're asking the wrong question.

What you should be looking for is a muzzle energy value or a maximum size of launcher.

Then you can build to get...

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Mon Dec 20, 2010 12:21 am
Superna- 2" Piston Valved Golf Ball Gun WITH DAMAGE

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by Gun Freak » Wed May 05, 2010 7:31 pm
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DAMAGE AT BOTTOM WITH VIDS AND PICS
MORE UPDATES AT BOTTOM
CINDER BLOCK SHOT VIDS AND PICS AT BOTTOM
PAINT JOB PICS AT BOTTOM :D

Here is my...

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In Gun Freak's case, it is used as the pilot valve . Have a look here:
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Sat Dec 18, 2010 4:24 pm
Budda's Belch

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by jr » Sun Dec 05, 2010 12:28 pm

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Hmmm.... Where to start...

Well I have decided to go big...giant.... OK Gigantic!

I'm going to launch pumpkins! Thats right 8-10LB PUMPKINS!

I...

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I like the B-D for the simplicity of its design, but I fear it will damage the shell of the pumkin.

I read a thread on a double B-D design... one...

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Sat Dec 18, 2010 4:14 pm
Lever-action Karl May Rifle

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by The_Guerilla_Guy » Sat Dec 18, 2010 3:03 pm

Hi guys,

I'm sure someone has posted this before, didn't find anything though.

It's a beautiful piece of art I think, I like the...

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Sat Dec 18, 2010 3:03 pm
paint ball air gun {UPDATE NOW WITH DAMAGE VIDEO}

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by LovableAirGuns » Tue Dec 07, 2010 7:31 am

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hey every one.
Today I got a little bored and had nothing to do so I thought I would take some pictures of my air gun and do a couple of videos as...

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here is the damage video it was only done with a Lego head and a battery. :D

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Sat Dec 18, 2010 6:05 am
Piston Separate from Sealing Face

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by Secret Squirrel » Mon Nov 29, 2010 1:30 pm

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I know I've seen this somewhere before, but for my next pneumatic I'm planning on having the piston at the back of the chamber coax style, but then...

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wrapping in duct tape will not help. If you drop the launcher while it is pressurized it WILL FAIL. ABS is a little more impact resistant, but you...

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Fri Dec 17, 2010 8:41 pm
coaxial piston valve

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by urgle the danish cow » Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:19 pm

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hello spud files. its been awhile since ive done a piston valve so im glad to be done with poopy ball valves
Specs;
Barrel: 1/2 inch pvc
Chamber: 1...

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nice cannon! I like how you put the sealing face on the barrel I have not seen that before :o

its very simple. i just epoxied an o-ring to the rear...

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Fri Dec 17, 2010 4:38 pm
HP damages (video now)

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by wyz2285 » Thu Dec 16, 2010 2:22 pm

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Built a mini burst disc air cannon.
The burst disc takes about 350 psi, just simple plastic
A lot of damage is made :twisted:
The metal in the pics...

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Thanks i will try that. :D The burst disc is hold like jsr´s mini hybrid

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Fri Dec 17, 2010 4:20 am
bolt action test

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by urgle the danish cow » Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:59 pm

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ok sorry about the primitive ball valve but the purpose of this gun was to experiment with a bolt action
air chamber: 2 litre bottle epoxied to pvc....

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replace the tape with o-rings

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Thu Dec 16, 2010 2:15 pm
500 psi shock pump

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by wyz2285 » Wed Dec 15, 2010 3:55 pm

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I bought this shock pump today, and I love it :D
It cost a lot, about 50 euros, but it's the best shock pump I have ever seen.
The pressure gauge...

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I belive they meant 600 psi/40bar lol. As I got this now, I'd like to make a single shot HP airgun, with a mechanical triggering, no pistons as they...

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Thu Dec 16, 2010 9:14 am
Cellular Core ABS Cannon

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by CalvinB » Tue Dec 14, 2010 11:45 pm

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I have been planning to make a cannon to launch Nerf Mini Vortex footballs. The idea is to make a man portable rocket launcher for airsoft that is 4...

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O rings on a piston work fine if made well. Leak test the launcher and seal all leaks and it should hold pressure for a very long time.
Mine leaks...

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Wed Dec 15, 2010 1:17 pm
floating O-ring piston

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by ilovefire » Tue Dec 14, 2010 10:05 pm

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hey this is a floating O-ring piston i made for an 8mm coaxial pneumatic
the piston is made of a section of 8mm ID aluminium tube with epoxy coating...

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the cain gun :(

Will you be using it to blow the bloody doors off :D

ha ha ha, edited to fix spelling mistake

I think some body's been paying...

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Wed Dec 15, 2010 1:44 am
Pilots for Pistons

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by Secret Squirrel » Mon Nov 29, 2010 1:29 pm
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By now I've built a handful of piston valves in various sizes, and have encountered one problem in every valve I have made, they always end up...

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It'll be a way to pass the time while epoxy cures ;)
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Mon Dec 13, 2010 11:38 pm
Wooden stock marble rifle

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by Noxious » Thu Dec 10, 2009 12:20 pm
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I has always wanted build nice rifle looking spud/marblegun and when my chinese hipower spring air rifle (IB AR1000 Magnum) piston cracked i had an...

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Might I add that this thread is around eight months old and thus I must quote the rules.

Old threads may be kicked up, if you have something...
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Sun Dec 12, 2010 3:57 pm
Piston valve

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by 1000fps » Thu Dec 02, 2010 6:03 am

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So I have just got a nice new robust piston valve with a blowgun pilot, And I thought I should come to this website for inspiration on making a...

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A quarter of a mile, with the right mass projectile, of the right shape and cross-sectional area would not have difficulty travelling a quarter of a...

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Sun Dec 12, 2010 9:21 am
homemade springer on youtube

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by lemming124 » Fri Dec 10, 2010 7:22 pm

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Yesterday I stumbled upon this video I watched the first half waiting to see the homemade gun, expecting some kind of ghetto ball valve thing or a...

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have a look at this

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Sun Dec 12, 2010 9:07 am
What type of valve?

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by Wilson276 » Sat Nov 27, 2010 4:36 pm

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Hey,

Does anyone know what kind of valve I would use for this situation?

I want to fill a chamber to a set pressure. Once the pressure is released...

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I'm kind of new to pneumatics and with school I havnt had much time to work on this project. So I don't really have a good idea yet on what valves I...

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Sun Dec 12, 2010 5:20 am

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