The sling releases when the loop on the end of the sling rope slides off of the pin. These Are not included in the instructable because I did not think they were necessary. the arm itself Line up the pieces of plywood and drill holes through everything for the carriage bolts. Reply Or you could use the angles I give you. If it is, that will be solved later in the finishing touches step. May need to be made thicker A friend and I are making trebuchet that seems to be about the same size. These go in the front. 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 (I saw a car roof get crushed by a pumpkin flying backwards)Use a long trigger rope and keep yourself at a safe distance.Have fun. The floating arm trebuchet is a counterweight siege weapon which is a modern variation of the medieval trebuchet. If you want a better pin system, look at the turnbuckle pin system here. Hi, read your comment, Need some advice please, if you don't mind. To reduce friction of the sling on the launch track, the track should have a smooth surface.[5]. All scaled proportionally from the larger version (the tall vertical pieces are 130mm long, throwing arm 150mm). Then, drive in the screws. Cut the threads off of the long eye bolts. Leave about 5" of uncut material at one end. 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 Cardan gear was invented to accept linear motion from a steam piston to create circular motion. -----------(pouch)----------- One end is tied through a hole that's drilled in the end of the arm. Again, use a bowline knot. This will stop fraying and make it more solid. The base is finished. 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. 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. You only want enough of the bolt so that after it comes out of the arm there is only enough room on either side of the bolt for a 3 washers, 2 bolts and the entire wheel assembly. excellent site for cheap, strong wheels http://www.thecasterguy.com/ Remember to shorten the short arm pieces if you are using a larger ratio that will need to make it shorter. 2 segments of 6 ft. (1.8288 m) long 2 X 4 When firing, make sure no-one is down range, near to, or directly behind your trebuchet. Place the hole for the counterweight bolt about an inch and a half from the end. A good way to estimate the range is to use conservation of energy. I may or may not fget a response considering it is 2013 and not 2010 but I need to build a trebuchet for my physics class and i came across your model and had a few questions. 2 segments of 5 ft., 10 in (1.7272 m) long 2 X 4 (Order from inside to outside.) The sling or pouch, which contributes to acceleration of the projectile and then releases it at the desired launch angle, is often made using polyester rope or other durable thin material. Put the ratio hole wherever it goes. 2 hand weights, 10 lbs (4.54 kilos)* The trigger will be added later. Ok, find a flat surface and 3 scrap pieces of 2 X 4. A few things to keep in mind are the optimum ratio for the arm length (2:1) , or L=3P in the schematic diagram. 1 keychain ring Consider cost and use whatever spare or donated materials you can find. These keep the distance between the two tracks from narrowing or widening. 4 rectangles of 3/4 inch (1.905 cm) thick wood 9.5 X 9 in. This kit is professionally engineered, designed and manufactured in the USA. 9 years ago 8 .5 in. Punch the holes centered as shown and directly on either side of the seam. This book is a compilation of step-by-step instructions for how to build nine different types of catapults and trebuchets, including plans for: A PVC Pipe Trebuchet, A Tabletop Trebuchet, The World Famous Floating Arm Trebuchet, The Historical WarWolf Trebuchet, A Rat-Trap Catapult, The Mangonel (or Onager), The Greek Ballista, a The floating arm trebuchet loses the range advantage over regular trebuchet at very large scales, because the difficulty in construction of the drop channel and axle increases with size. Here's some vid of ours. But make sure you go to the website for wheels that I recommended in the Instructable to avoid paying too much for wheels. First of all you need two people Make sure all the hardware can support whatever CW you are using. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. This may need to be changed Lastly, cut through the plywood rectangle so the wheel does not bump over the edge of the plywood as the arm falls. I would love to see it while being constructed and finished. If you do end up building a floating arm trebuchet, please let me know. And lastly, for the extra supports, we have the lateral diagonal supports. Smash many pumpkins.Note:Time was of the essence on this project. 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. After looking at the dozens of picture I took, It should be pretty easy to figure out how to put everything together. Take off the drop channels completely so you can cut through here. The arm is done. 20 yell heads up, countdown , just make sure everyone know you are firing. Cut through here. At least i think. On average these machines could fling material of 350 pounds onto an enemy territory. Then just screw the bolt through when you need to. For them to fit, I had to cut different lengths off of the diagonal supports. This was a bit too heavy as we had to load each weight manually to fire our trebuchet. nuts, coarse thread Drill a hole horizontally and squarely directly through the track. We added stabilizer arms as well, to keep it from tipping over. NEVER, NEVER LEAN OVER THE ARM!!! Finally, thread the Axle through the other hole in the middle of the arm. 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. Does anyone have a solid works file for this trebuchet? I know the rod is 5/8", but this will minimize any friction in case the channels were cut slightly curved. Main track supports 8 years ago This is a more efficient way to transfer potential Fun Crafts For Kids Craft Stick Crafts Wood Crafts 16 1.5 in (3.81 cm.) F Building of Vertical Supports F 2x3 28in Build functioning catapult Torsion or trebuchet Maximum volume 227,000 CC Minimum Volume 125,000 CC (8TH picture) Then tape them in place. Use your head before you lose your head. [5], A floating arm trebuchet has three points of contact where friction can interfere with efficiency. 5. 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! -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. Tie the longer end of the rope through the hole in the end of the arm. WebThe 5DOF Floating Arm Trebuchet This is the floating arm trebuchet with a sling. (0.635 cm) diameter, 6 in. Then very carefully you will have to put in the safety blocks again and reset the trigger. Angle iron or steel sheet would work. The guide blocks can be any shape you want, but look at the picture notes below for shaping. (Should be square to the length of the board, like a crosscut.) 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. 2 segments of 2 ft (0.6096 m) 1 X 6 These make up the short arm Really cool project Brother, thanks for putting together a great instructable. washers Now he needs to grab two supports of any kind (probably scrap wood) Make sure it is strong enough to support the counterweight. The axle bolt hole would be drilled in the short arm 1.5 feet from the end. 10 years ago WebStep 2: Prepare the Arm. A note about the guide blocks: 4. Really hope we get the hooks and sling parts to make trebuchets wor hacksaw if you don't have a METAL CUTTING BLADE FOR YOUR JIGSAW, 2 segments of 6 ft., 2 in. Stick a few inches of tape over that area, making sure you get it on the inside and outside of the seam. Simple Table Top Catapult. That should bend it back upward. After the first 25 shots or so with the trebuchet, there were two things apparent: the arm could easily be made longer and could greatly increase the range, and the the CW bolt needed to be made stronger. We built a 1/3 scale model that throws a 1 pound projectiles 340 feet + with 70 pounds of counterweight. Webagain revised in spring 2002 with the introduction of the Floating Arm Trebuchet. (0.7112 m) long 2 X 4 The 3/8" eye bolts go at the top of the drop channels. This will take some effort. If you need more help with the guide blocks let me know. 1. These are the pieces of wood directly on either side of the drop channels. Cut a piece of steel pipe for an insert and place it at the center of each form, then pour the concrete. The trigger held up well, but it did take a pretty hard tug to get it to release with max weight. (1.27 cm) wood screws, phillips head drive, # 8 It should be easy enough to follow. claw hammer Drill a 1/4 hole 20" from one end, in the middle of the board, as shown in Fig. Simulated distance: 316.6 feet. Lumber If you make the channel a lot wider, I would suggest using a wider piece of wood or strength. um.. Ok lets get started. Did you make this project? 21. It includes what I used at the time. 1 segment of 7 ft. long 2 X 4 However, if you want your arm to be longer, just buy this piece longer. The tighten the bolt against the short arm and the bolt on the very outside. Harmonic balancers work well for wheels, and can be pulled from a V8 engine at a junkyard. 19. On the end of the arm, there will also be a nail, or some sort of strong metal pin. Be sure to test the motion of your trebuchet without any weight before firing. The ball did slip out a few times. He was right. Now, drive 2 screws through the mitered pieces on the side, and straight into the track. here is a link to my (Safety blocks explained later) catapult. 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). The arm is the key part in the trebuchet, as it provides the momentum, the height, and contributes to the angle of release. (1.5875 cm.) Use a wrench to thread the threaded rod through the holes you made..make sure it fits and is level. Thorsen said: boohbah said: unfortunately lordbob is no longer with us , he suffered a fatal blow to the temple from a golf ball. Jump to page: DocBrown. It's a little bit tricky to get the angles perfect. simplest step. on Step 15, This is stellar. 6. 6 1/4 in. Make the arm from the 1/2" x 3" x 36" pine board. jk. Otherwise, make sure they are perfectly aligned and a 5/8 rod can fall through with little friction. if theres is any other advice that you can give me (especially for it being smaller) it would be a lot of help. You will need the denim and the monkey- no, sorry, gorilla tape. Then cut the axle about 3 inches shorter than the width. look in improvements, may need to be changed 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. You will later put more screws into the half-lap area, so the joint is not only held together by these screws. You may even be able to get away with less. Place your projectile in the sling. Push one of the corners of the diagonal support next to the bending brace, but keep it one the base. 1.6 X 3.5 = 5.6 Drill the holes for the eye bolts. Yes i am proud to be Keep pulling back on the arm until the counterweight bolt is about 3 inches over the topside of the tracks. There are countless designs that are probably better. We spent around $300 in lumber and concrete, and several hundred dollars more on metal shafts, plates, etc. Don't judge me) 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. I've made the pouch and strung one side through but from then on I'm lost. Hey I just made that up right now. Tighten all the knots and make sure none will slip. The two bits at the open top of the cut channel..keeps the drop channel from "opening" on Introduction. 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. .and several of the bolts for the 5/8" threaded rod. Alternatively, you can attach a heavy weight such as a 20 pounds (9.1 kg) hand weight directly to the end of the arm. Ok, now repeat the entire process mentioned above for the "short" side. Grab 3 of the 2.5 foot pieces. 2. *must be able to fit inside counterweight boxesSling Oh, and the arm itself. have a nice day The floating arm trebuchet uses a counterweight held on top of a tall drop channel to transfer potential energy into kinetic energy. Still, I would make it a bit thicker. The straight track drop is an idea used in a FAT (Floating Arm Trebuchet), or in our Baby ASOK (Arm Slides Over Cam). This range efficiency can be used to compare actual trebuchets to simulated ones, design extra lateral support Upon releasing the trigger, the counterweight is allowed to drop through the channel. 8 years ago. It is scaled using the data of skullmech;s trebuchet, but taller as we had no hieght restriction. 2 X 4s at a 45 degree miter. I just so happen to be in the construction phase of an improved floating arm trebuchet. So, if you want them to be the same height, you may need to change the angles or the lengths mentioned here. A solid metal ring of any kind would work better. 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. 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 (0.635 cm) washers, matching carriage bolts speed square Today they are used mostly for recreation and education. 50 pounds that was used here. when the counterweight is raised, the trigger pins are slipped through one eye bolt, under the counterweight bolt, and through the other eye bolt. for the carriage bolts Have someone stand on the front half of the trebuchet. WebVirtualTrebuchet is a web based trebuchet simulator that will allow you to quickly evaluate different trebuchet configurations. Before you do that, though, make sure that you are driving them in from the bottom. 2 screws for each mitered channel support. This could be done other ways, but our method looks really cool. I think that's it Center the wheel in the middle of the guide blocks and the wheel with the guide blocks in the middle of the tracks. Their defining feature is free movement of an axle on the For the drop channel, I would recommend using two separate boards for each side. denim fabric Ok, looking at the main pictures, there are two more big things that need to be added to the mainframe. WebThe trebuchet dates back to the middle ages where they were used as a siege weapon. These should be fairly simple-they're just diagonal pieces. Well, they didn't becasue I did not have a drill press. There's tons of assumptions involved there (what's the drag coefficient of a pumpkin? I've always wanted one did you ever build a smaller one to start with? After going through much analytical geometry, etc., etc., Ok, now to attach the drop channels. For the diagonals you will need the Arm-sling constraint, arm roller on fixed track, projectile on ramp. Heavier projectile= earlier, lighter projectile = later. ) 7 4.5= about 1.6 As it turned out, our design was over built and held up well. This is only to coutersink the screws, do not drill the hole all the way through. Still, it was strong enough with all the gorilla tape. Mark the line directly across the flat face of the track, perpendicular to the long edge. 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. [2] The eye bolts are usually placed at the bottom of the frame, locking above the arm to prevent accidental release. 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. Check the alignment of the rails and ensure they are relatively close. Here, we followed the dimensions on the drawing and cut very precisely. If gym weights are not available (we arrived at the competition and found out they were, so this was basically a waste of time for us, and gym weights are more dense and easier to lift into the weight bar) then make your own counterweight using concrete and steel pipe. I would probably actually be dead. Mortise and tenon joints here would be best, but I didn't feel like they were necessary. Make them small as possible, but make sure they can still guide the arm until its wheels hit the track. the base at this point, we used a ratchet to tighten the eye bolt, until the chain was in tension and the weight bar no longer made contact with the safety bars. 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. Projectiles can fly backwards, so keep people and cars AWAY from this area. Again, make sure a 5/8" bolt can easily fall through. 1. This list of materials is copied directly from my science fair project. It includes what I used at the time. The lumber list is really long, but A wide chisel would also work. Additionally, I would make the arm as long as possible as well. 4. 10 1/4 in. anyways That is to say, you should make sure your drop towers reach the full length of the 80 meter height. [2] This allows for a higher drop height for the counterweight,[2] which is allowed to fall down a sturdy linear vertical "drop channel". -Make sure it is strong enough to take the force of your falling counterweight. The idea of inserting a trebuchet into the dynamics Yes I want a small one for the classroom and large one for the field. You need to lift the counterweight to the height of the supports so your friend can get them just underneath the CW bar. First, pick one end of the trebuchet to be the back. Tighten the bolts together, sandwiching the washer. Tie a figure 8 knot. I'm pretty sure I made my dowels 1/2" wide and 8 inches long. The lateral diagonals keep the track supports from moving in or out, but the tracks will still pivot around the supports. BRs of from 3:1 through 8:1 have been used, but at the low end you lose drop and at the high end you run into geometric problems and frame instability. Finally, tie the keychain ring to the slightly shorter rope. The axle will have to easily pass in between them. 3 segments of 3 ft (0.9144 m) long 2 X 6 Shims may be needed to level out the device. 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. As I said before, the longer diagonal support will be on the side of the drop channel that is farther away from the end of the tracks. Weld the inserts carefully to the plates, ensuring the axis of each insert is as close to normal (90) from the plate as possible. I would greatly appreciate it if i can take a look at it. This means that 3 and 1/2 parts of the short arm plus the short arm itself equal the total length of my entire beam. Their defining feature is free movement of an axle on the throwing arm,[2] and a linear drop channel for the counterweight. Summary The floating-arm trebuchet, a modern variation of a medieval weapon, is a popular project for physics and engineering instructors.We develop and analyze a model of this device as an introduction to constrained Lagrangian dynamics. I'm nearly done with the trebuchet but I'm having trouble understanding the sling. GoochesVFD said that there was some cracking around the base of the long 2 X 4 used as the drop channel. The arm can be longer than your sheet of wood, but make sure the gaps between the pieces are in different spots for each layer. 9 years ago 8 years ago Short sides of the base (0.2286 X 0.1016 m) The Thanks! Just get several throught the drop channel assembly and into the track. 2 segments of 2 ft. (0.6096 m) long 2 X 4 6 1/4 in. It wasn't the best design for very straight shots, but for me it worked very well. Drill holes every 6 inches into the mitered pieces deep enough so that the wood screws can penetrate the drop guides itself. 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. Center the bolt in the arm, with the same length of bolt coming out from either side. Give it more of a flicking action than a long drawn out flinging. Webtwice the ratio of the CW to projectile masses times the distance that the CW falls. Fill the bucket with rocks or heavy pieces of metal. Scribe the line all the way down the length of the board. Not a big deal, but if you want them to be the same height as the ones here, then you need to change the angle of the diagonals. 2. A small-scale replica of War Wolf, a counterweight trebuchet that uses a boulder-holding sling at the end of a swinging arm. Use your head before you lose your head I had no idea what the problem was at first. Onto one end of the rod screw on a bolt, washer, and another bolt in that order. 4 years ago. Ideally, the arm should be vertical or slightly forward when the sling releases. While this is happening, the wheel is moved backwards by the torque acting on the arm from the counterweight. Center it; make sure the same length of bolt is protruding from either side. nails will slide out of the wood, and will not keep the box together. (0.7112 X 0.0889 m) None seem to affect it structurally, but we'll see. Just on top of the tracks. 5. 2 segments of 2 ft., 11 in. 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. Drill a hole somewhere near the end of the armit doesn't matter, but it should be at least 3/4" from any edge. Whatever you decide you want to launch with your trebuchet, your counterweight should be from 100 to 133 times the weight of your projectile. It will be harder to split or break the wood. Also, 1 inch thick wood would would be stronger.Hardware on Introduction, On the working model simulator how do you make the sling release at 45 degree, Reply First, you need to know where you will screw in the bottom of the main track supports. Hopefully they're willing to help. Please help because this project is due the 20th. 2. 3. Basically, lift the weight into the air using the arm as a lever and the seam in the arm close to the fulcrum. Basically, put them in the corner where the main track supports and the track meet. ya that sounds good You will need the two 2- foot lengths of 1 X 6 and the two 6- foot lengths of the 1 X 6. I came across a problem for the quick release. I don't really know what I'm talking about. Reply Reply on Step 15. WebFloating Arm Trebuchet - Hobbyist Version The F.A.T. This was done with the safety bars in place, as well as the chain clicked into the trigger. 3 ft. (0.9144 m.) long 5/8 in. I like things that go boom and sushi, preferably at the same time. It will differentiate depending on your ratio. 3. In larger designs, the trigger system is applied at the top of the drop channel. [2] The difference in the lengths of the two ends of the arm provides mechanical advantage. (Flanges would work here as an alternative) We added a tapered cut to the arm, going from 4x8 to 4x4 at the tip. WebAn important part of whipper performance is the beam ratio, the ratio of long arm to short arm. 6 1/4 in. Webconfigurations for the trebuchet: 1. fourth through fifth picture will show this. This step is fairly simple. 4. Okay now you need to cut the axle. He can back away. 7. 16. Today we have a look at a modern design for a Trebuchet that still works with Medieval Engineers parts.. Cut at least 3 inches longer unless you are very good at cutting angles accurately (A miter saw would help)\ 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 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. 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