Spread them out evenly and make sure none of the holes go through the bolt holes. The angles shown in the pictures are based off of the sketchup model, but they seem to be correct. Remember, even if you drop the CW, the safety blocks will prevent the arm from swinging up. ), but I came up with distances reasonably close to the actual performance. WebA floating arm trebuchet's arm is mounted on wheels that roll on a track parallel to the ground, with a counterweight that falls vertically, allowing for greater efficiency by increasing the proportion of energy transferred to the projectile. Everything should be centered. To include the sling, a much more constraint-intensive (5DOF) approach is required. The first sketchup picture (Sorry only have real pictures of the finished thing) shows what it should look like when your done. COMMENT RATE less than on a longer, heavier arm, so you have more of an opportunity to make it extremely light, if that makes any sense. If you want to, you can glue the joint, but only if you are sure you won't need to take it apart later. Measure the distance from the outside of one track support to the outside of another; do the same at the top. (0.635 cm) diameter, 5.5 in. [2] The eye bolts are usually placed at the bottom of the frame, locking above the arm to prevent accidental release. View on Taylor & Francis Save to Library Create Alert Cite One Citation Citation Type More Remember to shorten the short arm pieces if you are using a larger ratio that will need to make it shorter. on Introduction. 2. Ok, so this is what the entire bulk of the trebuchet rests on. It's 6 feet long and 2 feet wide. And it is constructed with 1 X 6s That's its fa He can back away. Tie it so that it hangs about 12 inches (2.55.1 cm) from the top of the arm. Make matching steel plates and drill holes into them for bolts and for both the counterweight bar and the axle, allowing room for steel pipe inserts. Try to figure out where to put the 3/8" eye bolts so that you can raise the CW bolt all the way to the top, But make sure there is enough room for the trigger pin to go through and under easily. Ideally, the arm should be vertical or slightly forward when the sling releases. Slip the ring over the pin, and stretch the sling lines to get rid of as much slack as possible. 2 rectangles of 3/4 inch (1.905 cm) thick wood, 1.5 in. I have no clue what it is for f2k, but it is a more efficient trebuchet. If you are going to use a shorter ratio, such as 3.5 : 1, make the short arm pieces shorter. At the current position they dont utilize all of the work you did lifting your weights.Here is a floating arm that two other students and I from FRC team 11 MORT designed for punkin chunkin in Delaware. Try to determine the problem. *Basically you just want enough layers of tape around the rope holes so nothing rips, and so that the rope doesn't pull out of the holes. It's 6 feet long and 2 feet wide. on Introduction. long carriage bolts If you make the channel a lot wider, I would suggest using a wider piece of wood or strength. Quickly, before the other guy gets sore holding the arm, the person on the trebuchet will need to slide some scrap 2 X 4s around a foot long over the gap in the track. The two bits at the open top of the cut channel..keeps the drop channel from "opening" Make sure they are placed correctly, and make them as square as possible to the base. Lemme know how to improve the instructable There's tons of assumptions involved there (what's the drag coefficient of a pumpkin? Then cut the axle about 3 inches shorter than the width. if you buy pt lumber make sure they are approved for use in it.. Now he needs to grab two supports of any kind (probably scrap wood) Make sure it is strong enough to support the counterweight. on Introduction. Because we are about to cut the tracks in half. i just copied that This step is fairly simple. Next tape all outside edges so that the perimeter is completely taped. Lastly, To reduce friction of the sling on the launch track, the track should have a smooth surface.[5]. Use a drill press if you are going to drill one hole because one hole needs to be better aligned than a bunch of smaller ones. The second picture shows what it should look like after they are screwed in. These keep the distance between the two tracks from narrowing or widening. Okay yes you fire. This kit is professionally engineered, designed and manufactured in the USA. I'd look around on YouTube and compare different sizes of trebuchets. There are plenty of places you can go on the internet to look for better ideas. Push them up against the drop channel. 6 1/4 in. (Should be square to the length of the board, like a crosscut.) I made my own (although on a slightly smaller scale. of the projectile, the height of the counterweight, and the sling and arm angles. Bending Braces. The wheel axle on the arm was tack welded in place, so that the axle remains stationary with respect to the arm, and only the wheels spin. Remember, if you make your drop channel wider for a wider CW bolt, You may need to cut the washers down even more and move the bolts farther to the outside. It needs to fit completely on the bolt. Consider cost and use whatever spare or donated materials you can find. First, grab your counterweight bolt (hopefully thicker than 5/8") and use some sort of clamp to keep it pushed up against the top piece of wood, as if it was being loaded. (Hopefully a strong someone) Desktop / mini Catapult. And as for tossing a weight that far, you would need to change the ratios on the arm yourself and work with different sling lengths. A small-scale replica of War Wolf, a counterweight trebuchet that uses a boulder-holding sling at the end of a swinging arm. Drill the holes for the eye bolts. To launch such a heavy projectile will require much more weight than the approx. Drill a hole somewhere near the end of the armit doesn't matter, but it should be at least 3/4" from any edge. Trebuchet. I will be launching this in a range 200yds and I'm looking to toss under that because I will be demonstrating my trebuchet about 50yds or so from a football field and I will be tossing the weight towards the field and at the other end is a parking lot. Slide the bolt through one hole, screw everything on in this order: It was an old rusty double- headed nail. common tools 10. Trebuchet. 9. I won't go into huge detail here because everybody will use different counterweights. Basically make a box that can contain your counterweights, Diagonal Track supports. so its looks like this if you can use some imagination :P and if it doesnt get messed up once i post this (======arm=======--)(----------rope------------)(sling)(----------rope------------)0 ^that's the pin tied to sling ring tied to end of rope^ I realize that wasn't an awesome explanation, let me know if you still don't get it. Again, cutting these pieces shorter will narrow the track and cutting them longer will widen it. Put the ratio hole wherever it goes. (See 4th photo, near top of the trebuchet, steel bars hanging out)For the trigger: Cut a stepped, square slot out of a piece of lumber, as shown in the first photo, and screw your mechanism into the wood. That is to say, you should make sure your drop towers reach the full length of the 80 meter height. This is a general description of how to create a floating arm (f2k) trebuchet. Use a door release mechanism from a car for your trigger. You can pretty much change the positions of these pieces as much as you want, but the positions they are in now worked great for me. 1. Okay step one. 2 segments of 6 ft., 2 in. When you look at the picture, they are the big, tall, straight pieces. If you can't get it to the top in one shot, use the supports. Do you still have the Matlab file? You also need the braided polyester cord and the keychain ring. Before you do that, though, make sure that you are driving them in from the bottom. Their defining feature is free movement of an axle on the throwing arm,[2] and a linear drop channel for the counterweight. Also, if I mention anything else in the instructable that I didn't mention here, let me know.Materials I just so happen to be in the construction phase of an improved floating arm trebuchet. look in improvements, may need to be changed diameter threaded rod, coarse thread This still does not include the 2 X 6 pieces or any other pieces of plywood. 17. *It would be better if the two previous 1 X 6 pieces were 2 X 6, I'll explain later. The trigger will be added later. 2 segments of 6 ft. (1.8288 m) long 2 X 4 Make the arm from the 1/2" x 3" x 36" pine board. Oh, and the arm itself. 8. 2 rectangles of 3/4" in. speed square A few things to keep in mind are the optimum ratio for the arm length (2:1) , or L=3P in the schematic diagram. The axle will have to easily pass in between them. And lastly, for the extra supports, we have the lateral diagonal supports. Heavier projectile= earlier, lighter projectile = later. ) It is later screwed through the base and through the main track supports. here is a link to my Remember that for a different (larger) ratio you will need to shorten the entire short arm. 3. Mark the height that you want the diagonal support to rise to. If you do end up building a floating arm trebuchet, please let me know. 18. Although 1 X 6s did end up working, 2 X 6s would have been more sufficient. If you need any more help feel free to let me know, and it would be great to see a picture of the final thing. Feel free to use them for educational or personal use. ya that sounds good They're probably correct, I'm just letting you know. Next center the arm itself in the middle of the drop channels, so there is the same amount of space between the arm and the drop channels on either side. We added stabilizer arms as well, to keep it from tipping over. I keep them in one of the mitered side support screw holes so I can easily reach them once I get the CW to the top. *must be able to fit inside counterweight boxesSling Drive 3 screws through the track and into the supports, then three more through the base and into the supports. Remember you need to make two of these. 3. Image by Ron L. Toms. Drill a hole horizontally and squarely directly through the track. This is essential for an efficient machine. (Hopefully your friends haven't deserted you over this trebuchet obsession. Look at the pictures for alignment. First, obviously, just lay the arm in between the drop channels (Just the middle of the treb) circular saw (The one I used here) OR miter saw AND table saw Harmonic balancers work well for wheels, and can be pulled from a V8 engine at a junkyard. Before we start, there were a few problems. Use the order of bolts and washers on either side shown in the first picture (From inside to outside the order is) : drop channel, washer, bolt, washer, CW box wall, Washer, bolt, Bolt, washer, wall of CW box, washer, bolt. It's been 4 years since I built this in 8th grade (graduated high school by now), but its still lots of fun to set up and launch! 24. For a traditional trebuchet, the optimum weight ratio is 133:1. 4. Basically, lift the weight into the air using the arm as a lever and the seam in the arm close to the fulcrum. Unless I've forgotten something, I think we're done. You should also cut off the head if you keep getting downward throws no matter how you adjust it. These machines are just as dangerous as guns. It was determined that the optimal arm length ratio was approximately 1:2, where the short Try to make it as flat and planar as possible, as this will minimize the need for adjustments later. claw hammer how long was the arm after the extension? Keep in mind that the rails should be unobstructed, and the gap where the weight bar will go should be small enough that your wheels can easily glide over it. Strap-On Cleats for Ice and Snow Traction, Hollow Wood Surfboard - Plywood and Cedar. The person standing on the trebcuhet is no longer in danger unless he drops the bolt on his foot. You need to lift the counterweight to the height of the supports so your friend can get them just underneath the CW bar. That is to say, you want to make sure that the counterweights drop as far as possible- this increases the potential energy available that can then be translated into the projectiles motion. Use three screws in every place that the diagonal touches the track or support. SECOND PROBLEM 2 hand weights, 10 lbs (4.54 kilos)* 13. 2 1/2 X 10 eye bolts um.. I did not have a drill bit long enough to go through all of the 2 x 4s of the short arm, so I had to drill individual holes in each individual 2 X 4 and hoped that they lined up. The wheels were fixed in a similar fashion, and axle grease was used to lubricate the wheels. thick wood, 2 ft., 5 in. 4 rectangles of 3/4 inch (1.905 cm) thick wood 9.5 X 9 in. [2] The difference in the lengths of the two ends of the arm provides mechanical advantage. wood screws, phillips head drive, #8 These should be fairly simple-they're just diagonal pieces. It wasn't the best design for very straight shots, but for me it worked very well. Maybe the wood "stretched" and then was kept in place as the glue dried. I would get more in case some of their heads strip One drill bit MUST be the size of your threaded rod (Mine was 5/8", it should be thicker) Ideally, the drill bit would be a foot long, or 6 inches, so that the holes in the arm don't become misaligned. we didn't use a simulator for the motion. Have to build a Treb (much smaller scale), for physics assignment - any advice, for height restrictions of 60cm (just under 24inch) and area of base 900squared cm (just under 140 square inch) - to throw golf ball minimum 100 feet - done some research and most suggest floating arm mechanism would be better option? If you need more help with the guide blocks let me know. MATERIALS LIST: -Lumber (4x4, 2x4, plywood) -Deck Screws (lots of them) -Carriage bolts, nuts, washers -all thread, 1/2", 1ft sections (for sling pins) -Harmonic Balancers ~7" dia (4X) -Steel Shafts, various diameters -Steel pipe, appropriate mating diameters to shafts -Bolts for bushings -Concrete (450+ lbs) and circular forms (OR just use gym weights) -Steel plates -Steel chain, 1900lb test, 3-4ft -Door latch mechanism from a car -Nylon rope (or other strong rope/cable) -Nylon webbing for sling -Axle grease -Welding equipment -Grinder -Drill press -Carpentry tools -Paint (optional). And back up at least 20 feet when firing (The sides are safest) The two marks should be 6/8" apart. 2 X 4s at a 45 degree miter. DRILL PILOT HOLES FOR EVERYTHING!!!!!! NEVER, NEVER LEAN OVER THE ARM!!! long carriage bolts By tightening these outside bolts, you can change the alignment of the tracks and narrow or widen the distance between the drop channels. These will be the drop channels Webconfigurations for the trebuchet: 1. The uncut section at the bottom should either be left longer, reinforced or improved. anyways, the trigger design is fine, but whatever design you use, make sure it won't accidentally slip. To include the If you need to, angle the inside edges outward to reduce friction on the counterweight bolt. Floating Arm Trebuchet Page 3 of 3 First 1 2 3. *look at the last step: improvements. (0.7112 X 0.0889 m) The third clip in the video shows this problem well- the arm kind of rolled over and on top of the guide blocks because they were too high. 11 years ago WebSmall floating arm trebuchet plans. I'm using this kind of trebuchet for an assignment, and the ratio of our weight to out projectile is about 1:200. would this kind of trebuchet be better in this case than a traditional trebuchet? Then fold in on top of the other one to crinkle the pouch into a more pouchy shape. jigsaw the one I used here The sling releases when the loop on the end of the sling rope slides off of the pin. erm (Look at the picture) You should use 2 X 6s, or something stronger than a 1 x 6. Different jeans vary, so this next step might be different for you. Simple Table Top Catapult. it's smoother, faster, and prevents grooves from wearing in the wood. About: Mechanical Engineer in the machine design industry. They should be about 2.5 feet tall. -Use screws! Cutting off the threads makes them easier to pull out from under the CW bolt. Flexing will be reduced and you will have a stronger base to work with. This is the hardest part of loading. Shims may be needed to level out the device. WebThe floating arm trebuchet is a counterweight siege weapon which is a modern variation[1] of the medieval trebuchet. Steam Community: Medieval Engineers. For the trigger you will need the: This is a more efficient way to transfer potential Fun Crafts For Kids Craft Stick Crafts Wood Crafts these are the trigger pins The design and construction of such machines is a popular project assignment in post-secondary engineering classes.[3][4]. Tape measure, ruler with that. Otherwise, the washers in between the CW box and the channel will be smooshed up against the drop channel, creating friction, which is bad. Luckily, It's also pretty simple to make. Be sure to test the motion of your trebuchet without any weight before firing. It will be harder to split or break the wood. Now I'll tell you how to lock load and FIRE! They are fairly simple to make. Posts : 9,606. I have included a link to a hack-up vid I made on youtube in case you're interested. Again, the exact size of the support does not matter, but the long edge should be under 1 ft, 6 in. Does anyone have a solid works file for this trebuchet? 8 .5 in. Build the frame in two identical halves (left and right) and then attach each half to the frame. awesome job! Thorsen said: boohbah said: unfortunately lordbob is no longer with us , he suffered a fatal blow to the temple from a golf ball. 4.5 (15.24 cm.) (0.7112 X 0.0889 m) diagonal supports, lateral and track-supporting The arm is the key part in the trebuchet, as it provides the momentum, the height, and contributes to the angle of release. I have real pictures, but no sketchup ones. 1/4" at the very most. y Test 3: When the trigger is released and with the arm slightly 2 segments of 2 ft., 11 in. 2. Take a break. There are countless designs that are probably better. for the carriage bolts This new and improved 21st century version of the trebuchet uses a modern understanding of physics and engineering principles for incredible power and range! although I'm still not quite sure how that happened. Use a forstner bit or any other drill bit and drill holes parallel to the length of the long 1 X 6 and near the inside corner. Cut a piece of steel pipe for an insert and place it at the center of each form, then pour the concrete. Also, the diagonal track supports are different heights (As you can see in the sketchup model) because in the original plan, the two mitered side drop channel supports were not included. The bottom is the side where the 2 ft 1 X 6 overlaps the long 1 X 6. [5], A floating arm trebuchet has three points of contact where friction can interfere with efficiency. Wheels are from the rotating platform from a microwave but any small stong wheel will do. 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