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  1. 13th December 2016, 03:00 AM #1
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    Default Interactive candy launching catapult

    Hey guys,

    I have built a candy launching catapult for my kid's birthday party.
    You have to hit the vertical plate by a ball or something to trigger, then you have to catch what is flying towards you
    It was a great attraction to all the kids and they had a lot of fun...



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    If you are interested about any dimensions, how it works or how I built it I have made a video about it:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WRrd1aXGWY


    Greets Daniel
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    "A candy catapult" dare I say "Sweet!".
    I bet the kids did love it.

    Cheers
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    Great stuff Daniel
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    What a brilliant toy Daniel...
    Skill and reward for the kids...
    Thank you for the beaut video, I my just have to try to make one for my grandsons... Cheers, crowie


    PS... Do you have the source of the plans please as a copy would make the making easier and quicker, thank you...
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    Quote Originally Posted by crowie View Post

    PS... Do you have the source of the plans please as a copy would make the making easier and quicker, thank you...
    Just stop the video at the 1:20 mark and take a shot of the screen as most dimensions are there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Treecycle View Post
    Just stop the video at the 1:20 mark and take a shot of the screen as most dimensions are there.

    Thank you Dallas, I saw that in the video and wondered how to capture that picture.... Cheers, Peter
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    Hey guys,
    Thank you very much for your kind comments I really appreciate it.
    I will post the picture with the dimensions tonight when I am back home from work.

    If you need more details maybe about the cage of the trigger arm just let me know. When I built it I just tried out how it works best for me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Daniel80 View Post
    Hey guys,
    Thank you very much for your kind comments I really appreciate it.
    I will post the picture with the dimensions tonight when I am back home from work.

    If you need more details maybe about the cage of the trigger arm just let me know. When I built it I just tried out how it works best for me.

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    Thank you Daniel....

    Yes please sir....

    Much appreciated...Cheers, crowie
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    Hey,
    I am quite busy these days, it will take until weekend to post the dimensions. Sorry for that.

    Daniel
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    Great build. Thanks for sharing.
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    Bravo!
    And my head I'd be a scratchin'
    While my thoughts were busy hatchin'
    If I only had a brain.
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    Hey guys,

    I finally made it

    (Sorry for the delay...)


    Here are the dimensions

    schleuder_beschr.jpg


    detailDimensionsFront.jpg


    backDims.jpg

    I hope it will help you....

    Actually I didn't care much about the overall dimensions...
    I think the rough relations between trigger and throwing arm are important...

    Important thing is that when the catapult is under tension the trigger arm should lean about 10 °
    against the throwing arm. To avoid unwanted action, I additionally glued a sanding paper under the trigger block to
    increase resistance. To minimize the stress for the triggerarm and the cage it is important to minimize the distances
    between the arm and the stoppers of the cage.
    In trigger situation the max space between the released throwing arm and the trigger block is about 6mm.


    Hope it helps


    Daniel
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    Quote Originally Posted by Daniel80 View Post
    Hey guys,

    I finally made it

    (Sorry for the delay...)


    Here are the dimensions

    schleuder_beschr.jpg


    detailDimensionsFront.jpg


    backDims.jpg

    I hope it will help you....

    Actually I didn't care much about the overall dimensions...
    I think the rough relations between trigger and throwing arm are important...

    Important thing is that when the catapult is under tension the trigger arm should lean about 10 °
    against the throwing arm. To avoid unwanted action, I additionally glued a sanding paper under the trigger block to
    increase resistance. To minimize the stress for the triggerarm and the cage it is important to minimize the distances
    between the arm and the stoppers of the cage.
    In trigger situation the max space between the released throwing arm and the trigger block is about 6mm.


    Hope it helps


    Daniel

    G'Day Daniel... A HUGE AUSSIE THANK YOU SIR for the extra information and plans...
    I've made one similar using the plans you shared this afternoon
    Happy Christmas to you and your family.
    Cheers Peter

    Christmas Day Catapult Toy inspired by Daniel....
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  15. 24th December 2016, 01:31 AM #14
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    Hey Peter,

    it is a really big honor for me having you inspired.


    I also wish you a Happy Christmas Peter.


    Daniel
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