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Sun Mar 09, 2008 1:15 pm

the internet needs less pop-ups and more potato cannon trajectory and ballistics models
SpudFiles doesn't have any popups. If you are seeing popups while on SpudFiles, then you may have some <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyware">Spyware</a>
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Sun Mar 09, 2008 1:45 pm

viskaren wrote:Awesome, though im usually not mathematically adequate enough to know what all of the measurements are on my cannon. :wink:
FINALY I'm not alone! Dude get some pics up, please. About the pop ups, do you have a pop blocker?
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Sun Mar 09, 2008 1:48 pm

No not pop-ups on this site, just random junk that comes when you search on google like "OMG SMILEY FACE MANIA" or "FREE CURSORS" or "congratulations, you have won a free ipod" it is seriously annoying
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Sun Mar 09, 2008 2:23 pm

viskaren wrote:This is my dream man.
Really? Bit of a funny life style choice if a English toff is your dream man... :D
Let me be absolutely straight... no pun intended... I haven't said that as an insult to homosexuals, nor am I homophobic. I have a few friends who are gay, and I think no less of them, their opinions or choices.
Of course, this statement assumes that you are male - if not, no offence is intended to females. I have several friends who are... ah,forget it, I'll offend someone at some point anyway.


By the way, if I hadn't pointed it out, Jackssmirkingrevenge probably would have.

On to a more sensible point, the woman that narrates that clip has a really annoying voice.

If you're a little unsure about different figures, the tool I'm writing is designed to make it possible for as many people as possible to be able to understand and use it, but without any loss of functionality or accuracy.
Does that thing kinda look like a big cat to you?
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Sun Mar 09, 2008 4:25 pm

Ok im not gay, female, or any combination of the two. I meant that trebuchet is my dream trebuchet and that woman sounds like the news caster on CoD4.



Thats what im making atm :)
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Sun Mar 09, 2008 5:12 pm

viskaren wrote:The only thing still causing me trouble is the propane meter, can you link me an explanation for this or something?
http://www.bcvids.com/dload.php?action=file&file_id=24

Basically, after a little bit of math, you fill the meter pipe with propane to a certain psi. Once the propane is released in the chamber, and assuming your math was accurate, there should be just the right amount of propane in the chamber to cause combustion.

Also, you don't have to worry about doing the math yourself. There are several calculators out that will do it for you. One is included with Pete Zaria's plans, and lots of them can be found here.
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viskaren wrote:Ok im not gay, female, or any combination of the two. I meant that trebuchet is my dream trebuchet.
Yeah, I knew what you meant, but the opportunity was too hard to pass up.
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Sun Mar 09, 2008 5:57 pm

Lol i understand, did you see that youtube video?
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Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:41 pm

viskaren wrote:Lol i understand, did you see that youtube video?
Of course, or else I wouldn't have responded with all of my weird comments.

Well... maybe I'm weird enough anyway.
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Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:43 pm

viskaren wrote:Lol i understand, did you see that youtube video?
That video was worth the wait to download! It was the bomb! All fired up! What a gas to watch! But not a good advertizement for our hobby.
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Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:55 pm

Well this thread has served its purpose. Thanks to everyone who posted links and tips.
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Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:28 pm

viskaren wrote:Hmm how about i use nails and a roll of duct tape lol
I used #6 machine bolts and thread them in from the outside then a flat washer and a nut on the inside. oh and you might wanna find something other than aqua net for your fuel
Yea, that's definitely going to get you at least a tazer.
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Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:07 pm

Hey I built one and they are fun, but not to be over rated...they offer a lot to be desire in the "tossing flamming boulders at Nazi neighbors" department of things, but still very educational and should be built before you try and replicate the Warwolf....
My current projects....

Currently buying part for...
http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/my-new- ... rt,15.html
Still on the drawing board...
C02 tank hybrid
Screen doors for submarines...
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Sun Mar 16, 2008 9:04 am

I have made them before and understand all of the physics i just dont have the space for a real-life model. i have to stick with 5 footers atm
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