kallend 2,162 #1 October 27, 2008 Our students held their annual pumpkin launch on Friday. Winning throw was 284ft pictures (No compressed gases or explosives allowed)... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #2 October 27, 2008 Very impressive. It's great to get engineering students some real world, hands on engineering experience. Gives them some empathy for the guys down on the shop floor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #3 October 27, 2008 Cool as hell. Ive always wanted to build one of those but never had the time or money. How much counter weight were they running on average? What were the sling leangths?Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,162 #4 October 27, 2008 QuoteCool as hell. Ive always wanted to build one of those but never had the time or money. How much counter weight were they running on average? What were the sling leangths? I think the biggest used a 400lb counterweight. The coolest one was smaller, but had a moving axle design which is very elegant. The school gives each team $200 for materials, and they have to scrounge for the rest if they need more. The "standard" pumpkin they use is 12 pounds.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,162 #5 October 30, 2008 www.iit.edu/publications/iittoday/media/102408_ABC7.wmv Video... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
