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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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HYBRID FUELING 101

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by SpudBlaster15 » Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:56 pm
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Part 1: Using traditional hybrid fuel meters correctly

Question: How many of those who have constructed hybrid launchers have used either an online...

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thank you this is so helpfull!!
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[Pictures] Why a PVC hybrid is a bad idea

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by steven_main » Fri Oct 26, 2012 3:36 pm
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I thought for SURE that a PVC hybrid would be just fine if fired at a mere 2x.....Well I guess PVC is not indended to ever send projectiles to the...

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Then again, its that paranoia that helps keep you safe.

.. and stops you having fun.

#YOLO

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Sun Oct 28, 2012 12:13 pm
My hyrbid will NOT fire

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by steven_main » Thu Oct 25, 2012 10:26 pm

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Im absolutelly 100% positive Im fueling this thing correctly. I built a VERY large PVC hybrid.
I have a slightly odd shaped chamber (lots of steps)...

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OUCHHHHH It was spark gap, ... without a barrel or projectile it fired perfectly, I thought it was so loud like a .45 going off next to my ear......

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Fri Oct 26, 2012 3:15 pm
Smallest possible size high power ingition module?

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by Gunner » Fri Oct 26, 2012 5:27 am

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So im wondering what is the smallest possible size yet powerful enough to ignite 30x mix? I know that I have to use max like 1mm spark gap and it...

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Honda quads normally use a small coil that makes around 18K volts, but require a 12VDC power supply.

From Spudfiles sponsor a better option:

For...

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Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:31 am
plotting the chaos cannon

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by chaos cannon » Wed Aug 29, 2012 5:58 pm

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Hello all, names chaos im currently planning a hybrid and would like to use yall as a sounding board. I plan on making this cannon out of 6061...

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Ok well that last plans been scraped. i now am in the beginning stages of implementing a new plan that will be insane :twisted: :twisted:. while at...

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Mon Oct 15, 2012 7:51 pm
My Hybrid!

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by wyz2285 » Sun Mar 25, 2012 12:05 pm
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Well, I´m in holidays now, so damages must be made :D
So, I thought it´s about the time for me to go hybrid :) , as I got 2 tazers.
Specifications:...

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Yeah, the smoke it's actually very cool. It makes my hybrid looks like a gun powder cannon :lol:
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Sun Oct 14, 2012 11:51 am
Midget Ghybrid!!

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by Scope » Mon Nov 27, 2006 9:38 pm

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Well here it is!! I thought I was the first person to make a mini hybrid but killa beat me to it!! O well. I posted this because its the cheapest...

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how much exactly is one propane injection?

Have a look here for some tips on simply and cheaply fuelling small hybrids:

As to this old thread,...

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Fri Oct 05, 2012 12:54 am
Quicker burst disc loading

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by CS » Wed Sep 12, 2012 1:26 pm

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Looking for ideas that improve the speed of loading a burst disc. The main issue is locking the joint under compression so that it will not come...

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The picture shows what I'm thinking of. Problem being that all six chambers have to be precisely aligned or not all the joints will seal. If it did...

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Thu Sep 13, 2012 5:53 pm
Rust-proof your hybrid chambers

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by Fnord » Sun Sep 09, 2012 9:19 am

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Title should say enough.

This is mine after five years.
Pitting is significant. This is more of a concern when the threads are taken into account;...

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I left my piston hybrid outside overnight once and it rusted more then than it had in total the previous 18 months. After that, I gave it a spray of...

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Sun Sep 09, 2012 5:10 pm
Double barrelled 3x hybrid

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by spudamine » Thu Jul 19, 2012 2:08 pm

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This is yet another of my completely un-planned cannons, seeing a pack of these on the shelf:

I was intrigued and couldn't resist the dual...

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Awesome Cannon, Kinda reminds me of when I built a cannon with water bottles - oh wait that one turned in to a bomb, oops! It looks pretty ergoomic :P

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Tue Sep 04, 2012 10:19 am
Piston Valve Hybrid

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by Jolly Roger » Sun Aug 26, 2012 2:00 am

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Hey all,

It's been a while since my last post, but I'm still bent on building my piston valve hybrid so I'm looking for some advice or tips on how I...

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Yeah I gotcha. Fairly specialised design. Had much luck with it?

I've been toying with the idea of a pressure release valve to act as my burst disk...

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Wed Aug 29, 2012 3:47 am
Sealing chamber/barrel revolving launcher

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by CS » Thu Aug 16, 2012 8:42 pm

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I'm looking for ideas on how to seal the chamber and barrel on a revolving launcher.

Idea #1:
Spring load the chamber against the barrel with a...

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The gap should be as small as possible.

Then:
take two pipes , one as an outer sleeve for the barrel.
On the other side ( cilinder?) you use the...

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Last post by Brian the brain
Wed Aug 22, 2012 3:53 pm
Pressurized Pilot Release Valve

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by saefroch » Sat Jun 30, 2012 9:06 pm

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So... I think I'm finally turning back to working on my hybrid. I'm only missing a few critical components, one being a release valve for the...

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This is old, but since no one has asked yet, I'm doing it;

I understand the operating principle you are trying to apply here, but I'd like to see...

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Thu Aug 09, 2012 5:31 pm
hybrid cartridge protoype without burst disk

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by jackssmirkingrevenge » Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:28 pm
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I was intending to make an experimental hybrid cartridge as discussed here but hit upon a snag. My initial thoughts were to have an ignitor contact...

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Been experimenting with this, with some disappointing results for 0.22 pellets. Historically the issue was that either that the o-ring couldn't hold...
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Mon Jul 02, 2012 3:32 pm
Hydrogen/Oxygen Mixes

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by shardbearer » Sat Jun 16, 2012 3:52 am

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I'm thinking of making an electrolysis rig to make Hydrogen and Oxygen as fuel, preferably separately so I can do different ratios. So, what would...

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After lots of reading, I've decided to go the normal route of butane/propane and air. It seems that at normal mixes that would be more powerful and...

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Thu Jun 28, 2012 2:15 pm
Modified QDV for hybrid use

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by Fnord » Fri Jan 07, 2011 1:00 pm
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Since I haven't been contributing anything but sarcasm lately I figured I might as well post one of my non-classified designs to see if anyone can...

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I do like your design Fnord, looks like it will work and perform as a dream..
The design is also pretty simple and could easily be made by most...
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Tue Jun 26, 2012 6:39 am
Hybrid ThorJack

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by Petitlu » Fri Mar 09, 2012 8:07 am
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This is my first hybrid, it is a lot advanced, all calculations are made, meter room and finished ignition systems also finished, I have to make the...

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Why cut the nail head?

... because it stops full penetration ;) also, it shifts the centre of gravity forward meaning the fins don't have to be so...
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Last post by ramses
Mon Jun 25, 2012 4:48 pm
small, high power hybrid

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by Raybateman » Sun May 06, 2012 1:10 pm
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I was thinking of creating a small, all metal hybrid spud gun. Im no expert with hybrids and this would be my first one. The plans are hardly...

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HGDT assumes standard air (roughly 1:4 oxygen/nitrogen) as the oxidizer / buffer. There's not really any way to simulate anything other than air/fuel...
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Last post by DYI
Fri Jun 15, 2012 10:02 am
Will this work for fueling.

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by 8tonsemi » Mon Jun 04, 2012 9:12 am

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I was thinking this morning and this new type of metering came to mind that I haven't personally read before. I goes like this. you use a 96:4 ratio...

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sorry for that, i realized that my logic was reversed after i posted the comment...

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Last post by boyce123
Thu Jun 07, 2012 9:43 pm
Manometric metering

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by 8tonsemi » Wed May 02, 2012 4:19 pm
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Can someone help me more greatly understand manometric metering for a hybrid.

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I don't actually build hybrid's yet I'm just gathering information so when I decide to try to make one I'll be prepared.
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Thu Jun 07, 2012 1:21 pm
New Hybrid design

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by boyce123 » Thu May 31, 2012 3:16 pm
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I am new to hybrids, and i havn't yet explored all of the posts and forums, but i havn't seen this design of a piston hybrid yet.

The design is...

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ah... it is schedual 80 (should hold up to around 700 psi), seems as if the epoxy should have held up...

The breech was unsupported and cast into a...
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Last post by jackssmirkingrevenge
Wed Jun 06, 2012 11:39 pm
New hybrid (w.i.p.)

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by Labtecpower » Thu Dec 22, 2011 5:20 pm
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I finished the combustion chamber of my new hybrid;

25 mm ID, 2.5 mm wall thickness. the chamber has a length of 20 cm, so I have plenty of...

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I think so too. He's dug himself in too deep to climb out without anyone noticing :wink:

@Labtecpower,
Nice penetration at only 10x with a small...
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Last post by MrCrowley
Sun May 20, 2012 10:24 pm
Fueling with a syringe?

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by 8tonsemi » Mon May 07, 2012 5:31 pm

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how do you get your fuel into a mini hybrid with a syringe.

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That's your own damn topic. Read JSR's post.

LOCKED.

Do this again (for a fourth time) and I'll request that your post privileges be temporarily...

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Last post by MrCrowley
Mon May 07, 2012 10:10 pm
Help understanding manometric metering

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by 8tonsemi » Mon May 07, 2012 5:23 pm

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Can someone explain to me what manometric metering is. Or link me to a post about manometric metering :lol:

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LOCKED! Search the forums or reply in your old thread.

Don't do this again.

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Mon May 07, 2012 10:08 pm
Burnign speed of hybrid gas mix ?

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by matti » Thu May 03, 2012 1:37 pm

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Hi, is there a way to calculate the explosion speed of hybrid gas mixtures, for a given mix number (10x or like 4X mix).. I hope it changes depending...

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Looks like your going to have to do some actual research here :shock:

Perish the thought...

Good to see you're back at things DYI. :wink:

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Last post by mark.f
Sat May 05, 2012 8:19 am
Hybrid without bursting disc

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by Petitlu » Tue May 01, 2012 4:27 pm
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To remove the rupture disc in a hybrid I thought this:
A little on the principle of Withoutloss.
Piston spring green is stiff enough to hold the...

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pop-pop-pop I need to revisit that idea now that I have machine tools...

Yes!
Plus it was a good idea :D
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Wed May 02, 2012 2:59 am

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