Flywheel Trebuchet Release Mechanism (Patreon)
Published:
2020-09-18 11:44:11
Imported:
2026-06
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A 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!
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