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    3D printed throw weights

    The Carrot is just for hand throwing. It had not breen designed for the launcher. I already have purpose made weights for the launcher.
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    3D printed throw weights

    Sure like vertical stabilizers on a rocket. But this is off-topic now
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    3D printed throw weights

    Yes :) a few of revs I figure. Twists out in tree when weight settles np
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    3D printed throw weights

    The additional base tie on point was added as a request from an earlier post. Not required but a nice added touch so thanks for the suggestion
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    3D printed throw weights

    The Carrot. First prototype. Although i can make any size up to 10cm3 this unit is Seven oz, ten oz if lead used over steel. Same ABS upper. acetone vapour smoothed (will do tomorrow) to provide low friction coefficient. ABS printed with 70% infill. Which means between the ABS layers is a...
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    My rope launcher (pneumatic)

    Haha It looks like I found a kindred spirit. :) so my question is what the hell is wrong with us? Lol
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    3D printed throw weights

    I certainly do! Nothing is ever perfect enough for me. Except family. That’s not just the stuff I make only but everything I buy, I can always see how it could be made better. Every job can be done better. Worlds worst boss. Lol So I guess that makes me a bit of a perfectionist. What are you...
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    3D printed throw weights

    Which means falling flat on your face on occasion but then again isn’t that how we learn. Take these as words to experience. Lol
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    3D printed throw weights

    If it can be improved upon then why not. :) it’s fun to try.
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    3D printed throw weights

    Lol. I just love the community and want to make it better, safer and enjoyable so thank you. I’m just finishing up on my next prototype unfortunately so far I’m still having a problem with my printer giving smooth results whil printing TPU but the concept looks good based on the ugly models I...
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    3D printed throw weights

    Thanks DSMc. I appreciate your input although I think this actually belongs in the rope launcher thread. Have a good weekend. :)
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    My rope launcher (pneumatic)

    My last robotics project was a 350lb lawn bot. It sports a with wheel barrow on top which empty’s with a 250lb linear actuator. 5mph top speed two 950nm wireless ir cameras and luminator. GPS waypoints. I was hoping to add LiDAR this year but blew my wad on climbing equipment. Lol
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    My rope launcher (pneumatic)

    I’ve been involved in robotics for years so I know my way around electronics. I even have my handle set up to embed electronics in there. Like you mentioned I prefer to keep the electronics out of the field. I didn’t however, know when I designed this beast, that I would retain residual air in...
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    3D printed throw weights

    I should point out though that although I don’t have a perfect seal I have yet to find reason to complain for the performance of the launcher and weight it throws
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    3D printed throw weights

    I heard of it being used before on home made units. It’s just a personal preference of mine to keep the weight integrated. I Don’t want to be throwing a wad of cloth up into the tree. Or for that matter chase after it where ever the wind decides to blow it to.
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    3D printed throw weights

    You don’t need a lot of air to get significant drag. Just stick your hand out the car window when driving just 40 mph. Plenty of drag then.
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    3D printed throw weights

    They sure don’t seem slow when they’re launched. Lol. There’s also the drag inparted by the line. The launch weights are acetone vapour smoothed and have a low friction coefficient because of it. They’re glossy but of course that surface does scratch up overtime.
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    3D printed throw weights

    Thanks for you participation. :) Getting a good seal is always a finicky thing to obtain. My plastic launch weights are pretty tight in the barrel but not perfect. I’ve covered a few of them in bands of hockey tape which gives me a nice tight seal. However the weights are rifled for accuracy...
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    3D printed throw weights

    Can you elaborate a little bit on what you’re looking for specifically.
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    3D printed throw weights

    My pneumatic rope launcher May be able to do it with this. Obviously this weight is not designed for hand throwing.

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