Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Day 10

Schematics for new CW hanging rods given to Bob. Not added to trebuchet yet.

Test 1

  • Balloon weight: 173 g
  • CW Prop Angle: 160
  • Distance: 16.45 m
Test 2
  • Balloon weight: 260 g
  • CW Prop Angle: 180
  • Went backwards and hit building.
Test 3
  • Balloon weight: 324 g
  • CW Prop Angle: 135
  • Distance: 9.3 m
Test 4
  • Launched a tennis ball instead
  • Tennis ball weight: 56 g
  • CW Prop Angle: 175
  • Distance to Rail: 19.10
  • Distance from Building: 7.05
  • Total Distance: 26.15 m

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