Punch two holes. [2] This allows for a higher drop height for the counterweight,[2] which is allowed to fall down a sturdy linear vertical "drop channel". Ensure that the shafts you choose have a diameter that mates well with your inside wheel diameter, as well as your inserts. And, I'm not looking to chuck this 200yds. I lined up the holes with the dowels and hammered home. 2 rectangles of 3/4" in. Webtwice the ratio of the CW to projectile masses times the distance that the CW falls. You need to lift the counterweight to the height of the supports so your friend can get them just underneath the CW bar. They keep the side-to side motion of the tracks to a minimum. Make sure the washers do not interfere with the drop channel. 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. on Step 15. (Should be square to the length of the board, like a crosscut.) For this you will need your circular saw, sander and the claw hammer if you don't have a router. 10 ft. (3.048 m ) of gorilla tape Reply Onto one end of the rod screw on a bolt, washer, and another bolt in that order. I would like to work on the floating arm trebuchet because the design of it is more interesting and D Finally, thread your sling lines through the hole on the outside of the seam to the back, and then through the back to the front. Then, use the sander to sand it down flat and smooth. Actual distance: 300 feet. Arm-sling constraint, arm roller on fixed track, projectile on ramp. X 3.5 in. 17. Cut to the edge of the tape that you folded over the fraying edge. y Test 3: When the trigger is released and with the arm slightly They are fairly simple to make. This is what fit for me. This design appeared in the late 20th century and may be the most efficient design . So I'm still not sure if i should add it. First, pick one end of the trebuchet to be the back. (6.35 cm.) What I do not extra lateral support I think that's it 8. Place your projectile in the sling. You also need the braided polyester cord and the keychain ring. Now, I believe that the width between the bottom of the main track supports is somewhere around 1 ft, 1 inch. When the beam has cured, trim off any excess wood to make planar surfaces, and sand off the excess resin. Tbh I'm not sure exactly how well the trebuchet would work when scaled down , but I imagine that it should be fairly similar in terms of arm length and drop height etc. They have cutouts on them so that they can be screwed directly onto the base with their 2 ft. long edge flush with the outside 2 ft. edge of the short 1 X 6. I'd maybe assume 50% efficiency as a conservative estimate for the f2k (it's probably higher), so the initial kinetic energy of the projectile is equal to the gravitational potential energy of the falling counterweight times the efficiency. 2 segments of 6 ft., 2 in. thank you, Reply This is a more efficient way to transfer potential Fun Crafts For Kids Craft Stick Crafts Wood Crafts Without the other, the tracks may not be aligned or the width of the drop channels might narrow or widen (Not staying even= bad) ratio of counter weight to projectile about 90 to 1 weight. They are basically the same things as the 2 x 6 diagonals except they are 2 X 4 and they have more half-laps cut in them. Again, use a bowline knot. Webfloating arm trebuchet ratios. here is a link to my This still does not include the 2 X 6 pieces or any other pieces of plywood. 10 1/4 in. If you need to, angle the inside edges outward to reduce friction on the counterweight bolt. Use three screws in every place that the diagonal touches the track or support. This time, It's half the depth of 1 2 x 4, which is 0.75 (3/4) inches. In contrast, a floating arm trebuchet features an axle on the arm freely moving along a horizontal glide track. For trebuchets in general a mass ratio of between 80:1 to 160:1 can be used. Trebuchet. Awesome trebuchet! Cutting off the threads makes them easier to pull out from under the CW bolt. Although they need to be lined up, don't worry too much about the squareness of the main track supports to the base, since that will be corrected by diagonal pieces, from the track supports to the track itself. The CW bolt MUSTbe made thicker and stronger, otherwise it will bend and cause problems. ) Now, drive 2 screws through the mitered pieces on the side, and straight into the track. Record the next shot if the first one does not go well. Drill holes every 6 inches into the mitered pieces deep enough so that the wood screws can penetrate the drop guides itself. Tie it so that it hangs about 12 inches (2.55.1 cm) from the top of the arm. If not look at step 10. Ensure that the tension will be applied in a direction that is similar to the way it is intended to be used in a car door. (0.635 cm) washers, matching carriage bolts 2 segments of 2 ft., 11 in. upper arm/lower arm length 4 9/16 inch (115mm) / 2 3/32 inch (53mm) 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. FIRST PROBLEM (Left or right) Lean the supports in towards the drop channel as they go up so they don't slip out. 3. Hi, read your comment, Need some advice please, if you don't mind. If you have a certain ratio in mind but you do not know the lengths, use this example: (1.5875 cm.) These are really simple. 6. 10. All you are really doing is putting the arm in the drop channels. Width was around 2 feet, I think. 1 keychain ring You should also cut off the head if you keep getting downward throws no matter how you adjust it. I'm nearly done with the trebuchet but I'm having trouble understanding the sling. 3. Line up the pieces of plywood and drill holes through everything for the carriage bolts. 8 matching cut washers 4. For each track support, you should use 3 of the 2.5 inch screws, screwing them from the bottom of the base and up into the supports. *A few notes: the angles were based off of the sketchup model which had a few errors. The Floating Arm Trebuchet. This thing is powerful, which is why you need a trigger. The Arm. 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. Share it with us! In larger designs, the trigger system is applied at the top of the drop channel. Unlike now, the humans pulled ropes instead of having a counter weight. WebFloating Arm Trebuchet. So, if you want them to be the same height, you may need to change the angles or the lengths mentioned here. 2 hand weights, 10 lbs (4.54 kilos)* Okay step one. 10 years ago So we built a 10 throwing arm trebuchet. And back up at least 20 feet when firing (The sides are safest) It was built to be strong, but because of that it's a bit heavy and inflexible. *I want a 3.5:1 ratio. *look at the last step, improvements. 11. MAKE SURE THE EYE OF THE TRIGGER PIN IS FACING THE FRONT OF THE TREBUCHET otherwise you will have to switch it. 4. We are to have a constructed trebuchet and have it prepared to launch on Tuesday, April 23. Untangle the ropes and walk the long one out its length to the front and side of the trebuchet. 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. A small-scale replica of War Wolf, a counterweight trebuchet that uses a boulder-holding sling at the end of a swinging arm. However, a floating arm trebuchet is more efficient when built to a size of between one meter and five meters,[5] making it suitable for hobbyists and model builders. Slide the bolt through one hole, screw everything on in this order: (The counterweight bolt has to be strong enough, too. ) If you need to beef things up, like the counterweight bolt and wheels, it might cost more. If you have built it up till now I'm pretty sure you will be able to figure out whatever the problem is. It needs to fit completely on the bolt. Lay them on top of one another, making sure the edges line up. Otherwise, I'd probably have a concussion because the folding trigger design released before we wanted it to. It does not matter. Even though IT'S VERY DANGEROUS IF YOU DO IT INCORRECTLY!!) [5], A floating arm trebuchet has three points of contact where friction can interfere with efficiency. 5 years ago. It wasn't the best design for very straight shots, but for me it worked very well. If they protrude into the channel, cut it small enough to fit only on the wood on the side. There are two main safety mechanisms: The safety blocks, which prevent the arm from falling, and the second is common sense. Masses are lead (6x125g) cast from lead roof flashing. You do not want this side to come undone, so make sure it's tied tightly to the end of the arm however you can. 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. 2 rectangles of 3/4 inch (1.905 cm) thick wood, 1.5 in. View on Taylor & Francis Save to Library Create Alert Cite One Citation Citation Type More I'm still not sure. 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. Allow about 1 week before firing your trebuchet. Approx. 2. ), Reply DRILL PILOT HOLES FOR EVERYTHING!!!!!! (We crashed once during test firing due to this) Be sure to bring bubble levels. (1.8796 m) long 2 X 4 Weld the inserts carefully to the plates, ensuring the axis of each insert is as close to normal (90) from the plate as possible. The frame is made of 4x4 held together with deck screws and carriage bolts, and our design allowed for the frame to be removed from the base with bolts only. Then drive 2 screws through the board with the actual channel on either side of the gap, diagonal from each other so that you can fit two into the narrow width of the wood on either side of the gap. the next 3 specifically show the dimensions for the short side. The floating arm trebuchet is a counterweight siege weapon which is a modern variation[1] of the medieval trebuchet. diameter threaded rod, coarse thread The bottom is the side where the 2 ft 1 X 6 overlaps the long 1 X 6. drive 3 screws through the base and into the bottom of the diagonal, and 3 more through the diagonal and into the mitered side support pieces. The chain was then loosened again, the weights removed, and the arm cocked and locked with the safety bars again, and the cycle repeats.We chose to paint our trebuchet and stencil our school logo onto it, but this is just for looks.IMPORTANT: Safety is crucial when firing trebuchets. ALSO, the base boards (I used 1 X 6) should be thickened. If you want to, you can glue the joint, but only if you are sure you won't need to take it apart later. Arm-sling constraint, arm on fixed roller, projectile above ramp. First, obviously, just lay the arm in between the drop channels (Just the middle of the treb) Do you have any instructions or tips perhaps? Although the trebuchet will work so small, it might be better to increase the arm ration. 1). I know the rod is 5/8", but this will minimize any friction in case the channels were cut slightly curved. Cool ring Or you could buy a longer beam to begin with. I have real pictures, but no sketchup ones. It is later screwed through the base and through the main track supports. NOW AND ONLY NOW take out the safety blocks. Funky Snicket Catapult. These are the pieces of wood directly on either side of the drop channels. these will be used in the trigger Beside the arm when it's at rest, these two channels are the tallest point of the trebuchet. WebHow to make a Floating Arm Trebuchet. Remember, smooth transitions. It's a little bit tricky to get the angles perfect. [2] The arm then jerks forward and releases the projectile from the sling. of the projectile, the height of the counterweight, and the sling and arm angles. To fix this, you get a thicker CW bolt, and hopefully a hardened one. On average these machines could fling material of 350 pounds onto an enemy territory. It worked fine for me, though. Yes I want a small one for the classroom and large one for the field. diagonal supports, lateral and track-supporting They have the same orientation as the main track supports. Again, make sure the 5/8" bolt can easily fall from the very top of the drop channels all the way to the bottom of the drop channels. 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. A friend and I are making trebuchet that seems to be about the same size. This variation features a drop channel, which allows the counterweight to fall straight down rather than swing with the arm. on Step 17, Hey, I definitely encourage you to do this! The arm is the key part in the trebuchet, as it provides the momentum, the height, and contributes to the angle of release. 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. the arm itself 1. Now, to attach it: Imagine the pouch itself. Ask me if you have a question. The cutouts go around the main track supports. We added stabilizer arms as well, to keep it from tipping over. 2 hand weights, 8 lbs (3.63 kilos)* Keep everything tight. Cut these two twisting braces at around 1 ft 2 inches because the length of these will affect the width between the tops of the two drop channels. 2 segments of 8 ft (2.4384 m) long 2 X 4 Main track supports on Introduction. The picture shows just 4 pounds of counterwieght, we added up to 10 pounds for maximum throws. Keep the hole in between the main track supports and the diagonal track supports. 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. thick wood, 2 ft., 5 in. Otherwise, the washers in between the CW box and the channel will be smooshed up against the drop channel, creating friction, which is bad. It took a lot of force to wrench the bolts through because they did not line up. (0.3175 m) long 2 X 4 The first 5 pictures (except the first and second) specifically show the dimensions for the "long" side. Ok, find a flat surface and 3 scrap pieces of 2 X 4. 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? [2] The eye bolts are usually placed at the bottom of the frame, locking above the arm to prevent accidental release. 8. You will need the denim and the monkey- no, sorry, gorilla tape. By tightening these outside bolts, you can change the alignment of the tracks and narrow or widen the distance between the drop channels. Did you make this project? Use plenty of screws as well as resin, gluing and screwing each layer to the next. 1.6 X 3.5 = 5.6 Have someone stand on the front half of the trebuchet. For me, for the side with the longer support, this was about 5 ft, 7 inches from the very bottom of the drop channel. it just over 24 inches tall I can provide more detailed dimensions, advice, and tips if you wish, just let me know. I have included a link to a hack-up vid I made on youtube in case you're interested. I like things that go boom and sushi, preferably at the same time. you need to miter, rip, and crosscut. Did you need to do anything special with the scaling? (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. Use the top bolt for screwing in, and the bottom one for unscrewing. Try to have all the sizes of your shafts and designs for your trigger and sling release figured out at this stage, as well as how you plan to attach the shafts (welds or flanges, etc). Tie a figure 8 knot. Thorsen said: boohbah said: unfortunately lordbob is no longer with us , he suffered a fatal blow to the temple from a golf ball. Here's some vid of ours. I've definitely seen some trebuchets in that size range throwing tennis balls, 6" steel shot, etc very far. I will be modeling my trebuchet after your and would like to know Can the trebuchet launch a 2-lb dumbell? Projectiles can fly backwards, so keep people and cars AWAY from this area. I might include them later. Circuits | Floating Arm Trebuchet : 7 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables Hi, I looked it up, and for floating arm trebuchets the weight-projectile ratio tends to be about 1:50. if you buy pt lumber make sure they are approved for use in it.. Remember, though, that if your short arm is shorter you will need fewer bolts. Steam Community: Medieval Engineers. Trebuchets work by using a counterweight system turning the falling energy of the back end into a high speed launch of a heavy S Kei Sco Table Saw Sled Marble Machine Plan Drawing All The Way Down Viera Stick It Out Things That Bounce Element Use a door release mechanism from a car for your trigger. Using the dimensioned drawings, estimate the amount of materials needed. It's the same process of cutting slits, hammering out the wood and sanding it smooth. Pretty nice, but you could get a lot more power by lowering your tracks by about a foot. Thanks for writing this 'ible. This, in turn, changes the width of the drop channels to narrow (BAD) or widen (usually better). We built a 1/3 scale model that throws a 1 pound projectiles 340 feet + with 70 pounds of counterweight. Please comment for any simplest step. 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. Large scale designs require special trigger mechanisms that can hold the weight of the throwing arm. Luckily, It's also pretty simple to make. WebThe Floating Arm Trebuchet: The floating arm trebuchet is a modern take on an ancient war machine. by 2 in (0.381 X 0.0508 m) 9. Start by cutting the pieces of plywood. i was hoping you could tell me what the release system was rated for and if you have any recommendations on where i can acquire a quick release, 8 years ago These can be found cheap at any junkyard. excellent site for cheap, strong wheels http://www.thecasterguy.com/ This tape will further reinforce the areas where the string will go through. The two marks should be 6/8" apart. First of all you need two people 4 segments of 4 ft., 5 in. Now, measure that same distance on the base. The length of the rope will control what arm angle your sling releases at. be safe Build a good study base using 2x4 and plywood. Next tape all outside edges so that the perimeter is completely taped. This ring will be what loops around the pin. We just built an hinged counterweight trebuchet for our annual group camp of friends from highschool (we're all in our 30s now.). If you make the channel a lot wider, I would suggest using a wider piece of wood or strength. Their defining feature is free movement of an axle on the throwing arm,[2] and a linear drop channel for the counterweight. If the weight is very heavy, the long part of the arm can 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 person holding the arm up can relax. Scribe the line all the way down the length of the board. *It would be better if the two previous 1 X 6 pieces were 2 X 6, I'll explain later. Next, grab two of the 4 ft 5 in pieces. That was bad. I like getting comments. Mess around you'll figure it out. It is scaled using the data of skullmech;s trebuchet, but taller as we had no hieght restriction. This one worked, but it was just a bit heavy, small and inflexible. Cut at least 3 inches longer unless you are very good at cutting angles accurately (A miter saw would help)\ Now comes the moment of truth. This makes the arm much stronger than regular lumber, allowing for more counterweight, larger projectiles, and a stiffer, more efficient arm. Use a wrench or hopefully a driver of some sort to drive the CW bolt all the way throughone drop channel, through the arm and out the other drop channel. This is only to coutersink the screws, do not drill the hole all the way through. To launch such a heavy projectile will require much more weight than the approx. multilingual. Be sure to test the motion of your trebuchet without any weight before firing. NOW after that math lesson..back to building the arm on Introduction. 2 rectangles of 3/4" in. for the threaded rod Floating arm trebuchet (dimes and pennies) Desktop Trebuchet. 6 Attach the sling pouch to the arm. Drill through the entire thing horizontally for the bolt holes. Oh man that is awesome. Now, let's get started actually building and attaching them. I really want to build a floating arm trebuchet, so maybe I'll do that between this year and next and we'll have stuff chucking competitions. Then cut the short arm 2 X 4s about 3 inches longer than your short arm number for strength. 7 years ago Question 4. 20 yell heads up, countdown , just make sure everyone know you are firing. Lemme know how to improve the instructable This metal loop goes around the pin, and as the centrifugal force increases as the arm swings, the ring slides off the pin to allow the pouch to open. 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