Building Orange/Potato Guns - Tips & Advice

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Building an orange or potato gun involves using PVC pipe, with a focus on proper design for optimal performance. Key considerations include the size of the combustion chamber and barrel length to enhance shooting distance. The discussion invites tips from those with experience in constructing these devices, emphasizing a scientific approach to the design process. A linked master's thesis provides further insights into effective potato cannon design. Engaging in this project can lead to interesting measurements and experimentation.
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Hi guys,

I have holidays coming up and if I have any spare time (Which I doubt), Id like to build an orange gun. For those of you who don't know, I am talking about some pvc pipe with an orange/potato shoved up it. Spray some hair spray down there and spark away.

Anyway, instead of just hacking one together, I was thinking about actually designing one properly. ie Combustion chamber size, barrel length etc.

I reckon it would be interesting to measure how far one could shoot.

Anyway, has anyone made these before and any tips?
 
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