Projectile launcher theory. ideas?

Collin Cannon · Feb 28, 2015

Heres a design I put together a year ago and it got figured out to the point i might be able to make a prototype. What are some design flaws you guys might be able to point out, or some advice you think I could use.

Simon Bridge · Feb 28, 2015

The slider will jam due to off-center pulling.
The spring will catch things as it contracts.
The pulley and main support are cumbersome considering what they need to do.

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