Simulator. Place the weights in the box and screw on the top. slide the bolt the rest of the way through the other hole. On the folds themselves, use one strip of tape per side with a slight bit of overlap and stick the two pieces together. I came across a problem for the quick release. First, pick one end of the trebuchet to be the back. Lay them on top of one another, making sure the edges line up. Put a generous amount of glue on the flatter side, the 3.5 inch side. 7 years ago The principle behind this device is that the counter weight moves only vertically as the arm's axis moves along a horizontal rail on wheels. Then, we cleared away and removed the safety bars, and fired. Unfortunately, there were some problems in the sketchup base that I made (and could not be easily corrected) that threw off a couple of measurements. There are countless designs that are probably better. Yes, I decided to add this step after awhile. How would this work at half the size? [2] The difference in the lengths of the two ends of the arm provides mechanical advantage. 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. 8 years ago Remember the bumping problem. Fill the bucket with rocks or heavy pieces of metal. The frame is made from 12mm diameter square cross section pine (I used a about 2.4m). This film is made to demonstrate some easy steps to go through when making a FAT (Floating arm trebuchet). 4. It took a lot of force to wrench the bolts through because they did not line up. 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. Thanks for your appreciation :D I would love to check out the Medieval Stuff Chucker, but the link to the youtube video doesn't work. Lastly, hammer a nail anywhere into the end of the arm. This was a bit too heavy as we had to load each weight manually to fire our trebuchet. 22. still thinking. Well, they didn't becasue I did not have a drill press. Line up one edge of the bottom of the track with the 2.5 foot mark. (1.8796 m) long 2 X 4 The idea of inserting a trebuchet into the dynamics Reply Approx. Have fun and be safe. Posts : 9,606. -----------(pouch)----------- One end is tied through a hole that's drilled in the end of the arm. Use your head before you lose your head 21. Cut them low but long out backwards. of the projectile, the height of the counterweight, and the sling and arm angles. When firing, make sure no-one is down range, near to, or directly behind your trebuchet. Thanks! Otherwise, the washers in between the CW box and the channel will be smooshed up against the drop channel, creating friction, which is bad. extra lateral support Simply miter off each edge at a 45 degree angle, so that the piece is the shape of a trapezoid. I forget what you are supposed to do next These are the horizontal beams that are used as the track. Make sure everyone knows you are firing. 1 segment of 7 ft. long 2 X 4 Now you simply lay the 6 ft pieces across the supports, lining up the edges, and drive three of the 2.5 inch screws into through the track and into the supports. WebThere are no really detailed descriptions of medieval or earlier trebuchets that give, for example, the dimensions or shape of the beam, the ratio of its long arm to its short arm, and so on. (while you're there, pull some harmonic balancers from a Chevy 350 engine for your wheels) Toyota or Nissan models work well for the trigger, and ours held with around 1000 lbs of tension on it.IMPORTANT: You should have a separate safety mechanism on your design. Luckily we caught it and injuries were avoided. grab the last 3 ft, 6 in 2 X 4s. 50 pounds that was used here. (1.27 cm) wood screws, phillips head drive, # 8 Position them in between the two main track supports and trace a line as best as you can along where they overlap; this is where you will cut the half-lap. Share it with us! more on that later. um Short sides of the base Width was around 2 feet, I think. Now, I believe that the width between the bottom of the main track supports is somewhere around 1 ft, 1 inch. [5] Friction of the wheel on the arm axle against the glide track should be managed in a similar way. Make the arm from the 1/2" x 3" x 36" pine board. Hey I just made that up right now. with that. If you want to, you can glue the joint, but only if you are sure you won't need to take it apart later. (0.7112 X 0.0889 m) -The box needs to be made narrow enough to fit on the outside of the drop channel and still have room to be loose..that's room for other bolts and washers. While a regular trebuchet and floating arm trebuchet both drop a counterweight from only slightly above their pivot points, a FAKA trebuchet drops a counterweight from nearly 2 arm lengths above the ground, giving it more potential energy, thus allowing projectiles to be fired a greater distance. jigsaw the one I used here 7. I'd guess that for throwing oranges, you'd want to be around 5-6 ft high and an 8ft arm, and maybe 50-100 lbs of weight? 7 years ago So, again, cut off the ends of all the 1 ft, 5 in. (Left or right) I have to make a Trebuchet for my Engineering product, and it must be no more in height than 80cm, so what do you think are the best dimensions and ratios for it? Our starter model was 1/6 scale, it threw a bouncy ball 270 feet with 10 pounds of counterweight. It has two ropes coming off it, one in either direction. It is scaled using the data of skullmech;s trebuchet, but taller as we had no hieght restriction. [2] The eye bolts are usually placed at the bottom of the frame, locking above the arm to prevent accidental release. Place the tips of these boards 1 foot from the end with the tiny rectangle of wood. Forming tube is expensive, so instead, cut a cardboard barrel into strips or tack thick cardboard onto a piece of plywood to make forms. Attach a 20ft + length of rope to the release mechanism on the door latch. Strap-On Cleats for Ice and Snow Traction, Hollow Wood Surfboard - Plywood and Cedar. Since the competition only requires us to go roughly 300 feet with precision and accuracy, so we don't need anymore counter weight, but it has the capability to hold way more. Your arm should look nice and smooth like the pics. We used these to hold the weight bar in place, with small plates welded to them to keep the weight bar from sliding back and forth. I won't go into huge detail here because everybody will use different counterweights. (Forward to the direction of motion makes it release later, backwards= release sooner. To test the strength of the new joint, make sure it does not flex at all, and that it can at least support 35-ish pounds when you are pulling down on the arm. The arm will not swing up. This variation features a drop channel, which allows the counterweight to fall straight down rather than nuts, coarse thread This might change depending on your weights setup. Hey Chans2901, Thanks for your questions, I love trebuchets! we didn't use a simulator for the motion. If it's too narrow at the top then the smooshing will happen as they fall closer to the bottom. You need: 6 1/4 in. It does not matter. I lined up the holes with the dowels and hammered home. WebA trebuchet is a device used in the Middle Ages to launch very heavy objects at opponents during battle. these will be used in the trigger I am making one for a school project and hope to have it done in a week or so. Twisting braces ? I'm nearly done with the trebuchet but I'm having trouble understanding the sling. I'm going to assume that you are drilling one long hole through all of the short arm pieces. Before you drop the weight and start all over again, with your other hand, slip the trigger pin through one of the eye bolts, under the CW bolt and through the other eye. I had to add them later. Really, be careful. Really cool project Brother, thanks for putting together a great instructable. Oh man that is awesome. 1 keychain ring on Introduction. This will take more weight off of the long arm, which should be as light as possible. 10. This is the only part of the trebcuhet that can vary a lot. You will need the denim and the monkey- no, sorry, gorilla tape. You also nee http://youtu.be/MS9OepeTELc, Reply There are two main safety mechanisms: The safety blocks, which prevent the arm from falling, and the second is common sense. DRILL PILOT HOLES FOR EVERYTHING!!!!!! If anyone takes the time to do a thorough dynamic analysis on an F2K trebuchet, and would like to share their results, please post them below. simplest step. It may have thrown some little thing off so just use your judgment about the angles. Drill the holes for the eye bolts. This thing is powerful, which is why you need a trigger. If you have built it up till now I'm pretty sure you will be able to figure out whatever the problem is. although I'm still not quite sure how that happened. Really, you just want something to support your sling during the first part of the arm's swinging so the sling is not dragging on the rough ground. We're all a bit nerdy and geeky and figured a weekend engineering challenge was a good way to make camping and drinking more awesome. To reduce friction of the sling on the launch track, the track should have a smooth surface.[5]. 9 years ago Yes I want a small one for the classroom and large one for the field. Just in case you didn't know The first sketchup picture (Sorry only have real pictures of the finished thing) shows what it should look like when your done. Question less than on a longer, heavier arm, so you have more of an opportunity to make it extremely light, if that makes any sense. Do some experiments, that part is the most fun. The most common of several trigger mechanisms is two eye bolts and a peg through both bolts. Their defining feature is free movement of an axle on the throwing arm,[2] and a linear drop channel for the counterweight. Position yourself diagonally to the front of the trebuchet. Masses are lead (6x125g) cast from lead roof flashing. Webof the pivot, mass and inertia of the arm, mass of the projectile, ratio of the pivot/arm's center of gravity, mass of the counterweight, wind speed, and release angle. 0. I've made the pouch and strung one side through but from then on I'm lost. This one worked, but it was just a bit heavy, small and inflexible. F Building of Vertical Supports F 2x3 28in Build functioning catapult Torsion or trebuchet Maximum volume 227,000 CC Minimum Volume 125,000 CC Then cut the axle about 3 inches shorter than the width. Tighten the bolts together, sandwiching the washer. A mortise and tenon joint would have also probably worked. If the shot releases at the wrong time, adjust the pin angle. The cutouts go around the main track supports. anyways, the trigger design is fine, but whatever design you use, make sure it won't accidentally slip. ), Reply If you look at the materials and the pictures of the arm, it probably won't be too hard for you to figure out how it goes together. Again, the lengths can be changed slightly, but you want at least 22 feet of length away from the trigger pins when you fire. 42. To fix this, you get a thicker CW bolt, and hopefully a hardened one. Next use a sheet bend (There might be a better knot for this) and tie the 21 foot piece to the middle of the four foot piece. 10 years ago Im going to try to attach an image of this fine litle machine if i canim not an expert at this. The radios of rail height/overall drop, arm length, counterweight/projectile weight, wheel size, etc were all guessed based off existing trebuchets from internet sources. your best bet is to experiment with different sling lengths and pin angles. 1. The weight bar was 1.5" diameter, AISI 4140 cold drawn (probably overkill) and the axles were 1.2" diameter, AISI 1020 CD. for the carriage bolts The sling releases when the loop on the end of the sling rope slides off of the pin. Using the dimensioned drawings, estimate the amount of materials needed. I would still recommend doing one, though. This is the pin. i am building a trebuchet for my physics class. for the carriage bolts WebStep 2: Prepare the Arm. 8 matching cut washers 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. Webconfigurations for the trebuchet: 1. The first picture shows what this looks like. Leave a comment!!! 1. pretty simple step. 2. I would still recommend that you read through the list, and buy the lumber as you need it to avoid wasting wood. These keep the distance between the two tracks from narrowing or widening. As it turned out, our design was over built and held up well. Ok, now repeat the entire process mentioned above for the "short" side. (Should be square to the length of the board, like a crosscut.) the short arm is the 1 (In the ratio) and the long arm is the 3.5 (in the ratio) -3.5 times longer than the short arm. 2. 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. 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. thank you, Reply And, I'm not looking to chuck this 200yds. That was bad. Keep pulling back on the arm until the counterweight bolt is about 3 inches over the topside of the tracks. Once smooth motion is achieved, begin adding weight, but do not fire anything until a max weight test is done. The arm is on a moving axle and the torqueD|volume=26|doi=10.1088/0143-0807/26/4/002|issue=4}} The forward motion of the axle as the arm rotates adds speed to the projectile end of the arm. For trebuchets in general a mass ratio of between 80:1 to 160:1 can be used. Socket wrench for your threaded rod 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. 2 1/2 X 10 eye bolts Additionally, the bending of the CW bolt meant that it was not perfectly aligned with the drop gap, so it would slow down and bump on the way down. 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. In larger designs, the trigger system is applied at the top of the drop channel. Use a washer wherever metal is coming in contact with wood. NEEDS TO BE MADE THICKER: LOOK AT IMPROVEMENTS Miter off one end of each at a 30 degree angle (with respect to the length of the board) This angle just makes it look cooler. (The counterweight bolt has to be strong enough, too. ) Fairly simple trigger design. Make sure that the washer in between the CW box and the drop channel is not caught on the bolts protruding from the eye bolts (Trigger pin holder.. things) Make sure it will be able to fall freely, But do not remove the safety yet. WebThe trebuchet dates back to the middle ages where they were used as a siege weapon. (15.24 cm.) thick wood, 2 ft., 5 in. I've seen some really nice f2k's that have the wheels jump the gap on a ramp, but that would require much more engineering calculations and dynamic tuning than we had time for. on Introduction. Luckily, I eventually lined up the holes. Heavier projectile= earlier, lighter projectile = later. ) Tighten the bolt as much as you can. excellent site for cheap, strong wheels http://www.thecasterguy.com/ The placement of these pieces is shown in the sixth picture. Web50 Trebuchet and Catapult ideas | catapult, floating arm trebuchet, catapult project Trebuchet and Catapult 49 Pins 4y S Collection by Dan Shepherd Similar ideas popular now Woodworking Warriors Illustration Science Projects School Projects Projects To Try Engineering Projects Wood Projects Medieval Crossbow Medieval Weapons Packing there are small cracks throughout the trebuchet now because I was lazy. The second picture shows what it should look like after they are screwed in. If they protrude into the channel, cut it small enough to fit only on the wood on the side. 4 rectangles of 3/4 inch (1.905 cm) thick wood 9 X 4 in. On the other end of the sling, tie another rope that goes to the loop on the end of the arm. (We crashed once during test firing due to this) Be sure to bring bubble levels. The key ratio of an arm is anywere between 3:1 and 5:1. these are the trigger pinsWheels, weights They are fairly simple to make. Double- check everything. This directly blocks the weight bar from falling while loading the trebuchet. I might include them later. (1.3462 m) long 2 X 4 7. simplest step. grab the last 3 ft, 6 in 2 X 4s. Line the short edge up with the 8 ft piece of the drop channel. They have the same orientation a Although the trebuchet will work so small, it might be better to increase the arm ration. I would like to work on the floating arm trebuchet because the design of it is more interesting and D i will keep that in mind. Slide the bolt through one hole, screw everything on in this order: WebThe Floating Arm Trebuchet: The floating arm trebuchet is a modern take on an ancient war machine. By tightening these outside bolts, you can change the alignment of the tracks and narrow or widen the distance between the drop channels. Really hope we get the hooks and sling parts to make trebuchets wor Arm-sling constraint, arm roller on fixed track, projectile above ramp. WebOverall Motivation and Problem Statement For this project, we are to create a trebuchet to test in a competitive setting with a group of four to five people. 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. (1.5875 cm.) That's its fault. Lastly, cut through the plywood rectangle so the wheel does not bump over the edge of the plywood as the arm falls. A note about the guide blocks: For this you will need your circular saw, sander and the claw hammer if you don't have a router. 2 rectangles of 3/4 inch (1.905 cm) thick wood, 1.5 in. Axel for the masses is coathanger wire but ensure the axel never absobs the full impact of the falling masses as it will bend. 6 segments of 2 ft., 5 in. Hole on to the axle for the next step.. On the end of the arm, there will also be a nail, or some sort of strong metal pin. (0.4318 m) long 2 X 4 Lay the last three pieces of the 2.5 foot sections on top of the arm. Buy 15 2 X 4s to start off with, then buy more later. Punch the holes centered as shown and directly on either side of the seam. A pair of wheels allows the arm to roll along Here's some vid of ours. Take a look at our trigger design if you ever want something that works for heavy payloads. Mortise and tenon joints here would be best, but I didn't feel like they were necessary. how long was the arm after the extension? I simply layed a fairly long board over the diagonal supports in the back, extending out a bit to give support to the sling until it was lifted up into the air. None seem to affect it structurally, but we'll see. Drill a 1/4 hole 20" from one end, in the middle of the board, as shown in Fig. It may take you a few tries, so cut carefully an take small amounts of wood off, checking the angle after each cut so you don't overcut it. I used the trebuchet frame as a fulcrum to lift it in the air. If not, just measure the distances on each piece as accurately as you can. After going through much analytical geometry, etc., etc., The main problems would be the extra weight needed to really make the 6 pound weight fly, which would put extra strain on the wheels on the arm and the bolt holding them, the counterweight bolt, the counterweight boxes, the sling, the sling lines and the trigger assembly. speed square These will be the drop channels A wide chisel would also work. WebThe Cardan Gear Linear Motion Trebuchet is an adaptation of the motion found in a Cardan Gear adapted to a straight track-drop trebuchet. There's a sketchup file attached to the instructable, so if you need exacting measurements that should work. This may need to be changed I'll post pictures as we get underway. (0.635 cm) washers, matching carriage bolts Onto one end of the rod screw on a bolt, washer, and another bolt in that order. Again, cutting these pieces shorter will narrow the track and cutting them longer will widen it. More diagonal supports. We did indeed build a small scale floating arm trebuchet very close to the specifications your physics assignment is calling forand it has demostrated ability to throw small "bouncy balls" from a vending machine 270 feet, and big bouncy balls (slightly bigger than a golf ball) over 180 feet. Our team devised a problem statement: Design and construct a launching device to maximize the horizontal It wasn't the best design for very straight shots, but for me it worked very well. You can cut the gap wider up to a certain pint, but the trigger design might limit the amount you can cut it wider. This, in turn, changes the width of the drop channels to narrow (BAD) or widen (usually better). 50 ft. (15.34 m) of 3/16 (0.47625 cm) braided polyester cord It shouldn't be too deep or to shallow for your projectile, and should hug the surface of your projectile well. The Floating Arm Trebuchet The trebuchet is a medieval gravity powered engine of siege warfare designed to hurl a projectile, such as a heavy stone or a diseased animal, at a distant target such as castles. Please help because this project is due the 20th. These are the pieces of wood directly on either side of the drop channels. On the arm, drill a hole for an eye bolt, and use a washer on both ends. (1.5875 cm.) look out for flying cats If you are going to use a shorter ratio, such as 3.5 : 1, make the short arm pieces shorter. Desktop / mini Catapult. 4. it would be much appreciated!! One thick nail. Ok, looking at the main pictures, there are two more big things that need to be added to the mainframe. 7. Don't judge me) View on Taylor & Francis Save to Library Create Alert Cite One Citation Citation Type More This variation features a drop channel, which allows the counterweight to fall straight down rather than swing with the arm. 2 segments of 5 ft., 10 in (1.7272 m) long 2 X 4 The thicker the better to prevent it from bending. Use the top bolt for screwing in, and the bottom one for unscrewing. 16. The trigger pins keep the weight from falling. 5. Beside the arm when it's at rest, these two channels are the tallest point of the trebuchet. When you look at the picture, they are the big, tal Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz) New 08 Jul 2012 #21. I don't remember the exact dimensions, but I think it was a little bit taller than 8 feet, and about 6 feet long. Shims may be needed to level out the device. *I want a 3.5:1 ratio. It will be harder to split or break the wood. 20 5/8 in. Documentation. So, cut the first twisting brace, on the very front, as wide or narrow as you need it to keep the drop channels straight. Finally, thread the Axle through the other hole in the middle of the arm. 3 3 in. Lastly, 19. Or you could use the angles I give you. long carriage bolts 9. The original floating arm design originated in modern times, from professional and hobbyist engineers for recreational and educational use. This range efficiency can be used to compare actual trebuchets to simulated ones, design I'm still working on the "improvements" page but everything I was going to mention on it was kind of already mentioned throughout the instructable. And send me some pictures :D. I tried to reply but it wouldnt let me so this is my other option. 5. .and several of the bolts for the 5/8" threaded rod. (0.635 cm) washers, matching carriage bolts WebThe optimal ratio between the long part of the arm and the short part of the arm will depend mainly on the Mass of Weight. OK onto step 1 Licensed under CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia 7 years ago When you look at the picture, they are the big, tall, straight pieces. 7 4.5= about 1.6 Different jeans vary, so this next step might be different for you. Really cheap, really fun. Cut at least 3 inches longer unless you are very good at cutting angles accurately (A miter saw would help)\ Just make sure there is a washer on any side of a bolt that will be touching wood. Take off the drop channels completely so you can cut through here. We drilled holes in the upright beams perpendicular to the weight bar, directly below where it would hover when the trebuchet is ready to fire, and stuck a piece of 1" steel bar though on each side. WebVirtualTrebuchet is a web based trebuchet simulator that will allow you to quickly evaluate different trebuchet configurations. (0.635 cm) bolts, matching thread 5 years ago. Circuits | Floating Arm Trebuchet : 7 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables To begin, enter the parameters of your trebuchet in There are plenty of places you can go on the internet to look for better ideas. Give it more of a flicking action than a long drawn out flinging. You also want to keep the track in a straight line, otherwise the wheels will fall off the edge. they would be horizontal, not angled. 4 rectangles of 3/4 inch (1.905 cm) thick wood 9.5 X 5.5 in (0.2413 X 0.1397 m) Share it with us! So for a 3.5:1 ratio and 7 ft beam, my short arm would be 1.55 feet and my long arm would be 5.6 feet, more or less. 13. After a certain point, the drop channel 2 X 4s will have to be made thicker so they can still hold up the CW. Keep the top part aligned, and carefully trace a line on the diagonal along the edge of the base. *must be able to fit inside counterweight boxesSling Did you make this project? 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