(6.35 cm.) Make sure the washers do not interfere with the drop channel. The first sketchup picture (Sorry only have real pictures of the finished thing) shows what it should look like when your done. Share it with us! About: Mechanical Engineer in the machine design industry. First, I'm going to talk about some other improvements that are more important than the arm. although I'm still not quite sure how that happened. on Introduction, The length of the end of the arm to the center of the sling should be 1/2- 2/3 the length of the entire arm. (8TH picture) Then tape them in place. on Introduction, On the working model simulator how do you make the sling release at 45 degree, Reply Again, this is not a critical dimension, something near that would work. (0.3175 m) long 2 X 4 You need to lift the counterweight to the height of the supports so your friend can get them just underneath the CW bar. Reducing the drop distance of the wheel axle to the glide track would reduce damage, but also reduce the range of the trebuchet. 3. WebThe 5DOF Floating Arm Trebuchet This is the floating arm trebuchet with a sling. Check the alignment of the rails and ensure they are relatively close. The key ratio of an arm is anywere between 3:1 and 5:1. View on Taylor & Francis Save to Library Create Alert Cite One Citation Citation Type More To scale it down, you would have to figure out your scale factor and just multiply every dimension by it. Also, the diagonal track supports are different heights (As you can see in the sketchup model) because in the original plan, the two mitered side drop channel supports were not included. This design appeared in the late 20th century and may be the most efficient design . These are the four sections of 1 ft, 5 in 2 X 6. Place the hole for the counterweight bolt about an inch and a half from the end. [2] This allows for a higher drop height for the counterweight,[2] which is allowed to fall down a sturdy linear vertical "drop channel". This is a more efficient way to transfer potential energy into kinetic energy at a small scale. Line up the pieces of plywood and drill holes through everything for the carriage bolts. have a nice day I have to study your plans before I decide whether to tackle such a project, but at first blush, I am impressed. Simply miter off each edge at a 45 degree angle, so that the piece is the shape of a trapezoid. Make sure that there are no cracking noises or flexing from the joint. Leave about 5" of uncut material at one end. Image by Ron L. Toms. You only want enough of the bolt so that after it comes out of the arm there is only enough room on either side of the bolt for a 3 washers, 2 bolts and the entire wheel assembly. Although 1 X 6s did end up working, 2 X 6s would have been more sufficient. Again, the lateral placement in this corner does not matter as long as both edges of the diagonal meet evenly along the track and support. Look at the pictures to see this; it's kind of hard to explain the placement in words. i am building a trebuchet for my physics class. 11 years ago Slip the ring over the pin, and stretch the sling lines to get rid of as much slack as possible. you need to miter, rip, and crosscut. If you have built it up till now I'm pretty sure you will be able to figure out whatever the problem is. Unless one eye bolt cannot support the weight, relax. On the fraying edges, use only one strip and fold it over. Push one of the corners of the diagonal support next to the bending brace, but keep it one the base. Upon releasing the trigger, the counterweight is allowed to drop through the channel. multilingual. Simulated distance: 316.6 feet. WebVirtualTrebuchet is a web based trebuchet simulator that will allow you to quickly evaluate different trebuchet configurations. Reply Next, grab two of the 4 ft 5 in pieces. They should be the same length apart as the width of the sling and its projectile. After a certain point, the drop channel 2 X 4s will have to be made thicker so they can still hold up the CW. Lemme know how to improve the instructable Webi'm working on a quick sketch for a floating arm trebuchet i'm making in an engineering class and need help selecting and using the correct mate tool in the on shape assembly tool. Ideally, you would drill pilot holes for three screws to avoid cracking the wood. Keep in mind that the rails should be unobstructed, and the gap where the weight bar will go should be small enough that your wheels can easily glide over it. Tbh I'm not sure exactly how well the trebuchet would work when scaled down , but I imagine that it should be fairly similar in terms of arm length and drop height etc. As long as it's a strong, flexible cloth pouch that is big enough to wrap around your projectile, It's fine. Although the trebuchet will work so small, it might be better to increase the arm ration. This list of materials is copied directly from my science fair project. Then cut the axle about 3 inches shorter than the width. 18. I would still recommend that you read through the list, and buy the lumber as you need it to avoid wasting wood. I had to add them later. This will take more weight off of the long arm, which should be as light as possible. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Webfloating arm trebuchet ratios. (2.54 cm.) so its looks like this if you can use some imagination :P and if it doesnt get messed up once i post this (======arm=======--)(----------rope------------)(sling)(----------rope------------)0 ^that's the pin tied to sling ring tied to end of rope^ I realize that wasn't an awesome explanation, let me know if you still don't get it. Finally, thread the Axle through the other hole in the middle of the arm. This is only to coutersink the screws, do not drill the hole all the way through. 8. This is it. The part of the war machine that means business. The Arm. Luckily, It's also pretty simple to  make. You need: 6 segments of 2 Remember the length really is only 1 ft 5 in. Need some advice please. Reply 1. This list of materials is copied directly from my science fair project. It includes what I used at the time. The lumber list is really long, but 10. This is the only part of the trebcuhet that can vary a lot. You will need the denim and the monkey-  no, sorry, gorilla tape. You also nee Twisting braces ? I would still recommend doing one, though. GoochesVFD said that there was some cracking around the base of the long 2 X 4 used as the drop channel. I only barely can, with only about 60 lbs. if theres is any other advice that you can give me (especially for it being smaller) it would be a lot of help. First, obviously, just lay the arm in between the drop channels (Just the middle of the treb) 3 3 in. To reset the device, the counterweight must be raised back to the original height and locked in with the trigger mechanism. Push them up against the drop channel. Hole on to the axle for the next step.. 4. It includes what I used at the time. Then fold in on top of the other one to crinkle the pouch into a more pouchy shape. The Then cut the short arm 2 X 4s about 3 inches longer than your short arm number for strength. It has two ropes coming off it, one in either direction. So I'm still not sure if i should add it. 6 1/4 in. *must be able to fit inside counterweight boxesSling Try to make it as flat and planar as possible, as this will minimize the need for adjustments later. trebuchet main track supports and track.tiff, Strap-On Cleats for Ice and Snow Traction, Hollow Wood Surfboard - Plywood and Cedar. First, grab two of the 8 foot long pieces. On the arm, drill a hole for an eye bolt, and use a washer on both ends. Bolt on the CW boxes. 5. Beside the arm when it's at rest, these two channels are the tallest point of the trebuchet. When you look at the picture, they are the big, tal -Use screws! 3 years ago. Mark the line directly across the flat face of the track, perpendicular to the long edge. Otherwise, the counterweights would just stop like the safety makes it do (Second clip in the video in the first step) 2 rectangles of 3/4" in. 2 X 4s at a 45 degree miter. Cool ring Grab 3 of the 2.5 foot pieces. Threee previous sections are for the counterweight boxes. They should be about 2.5 feet tall. on Introduction. 4 segments of 1 ft., 5 in. This metal loop goes around the pin, and as the centrifugal force increases as the arm swings, the ring slides off the pin to allow the pouch to open. In response to urbanmx, this was our very first trebuchet. He can back away. on Introduction. Line them up carefully and bolt through the arm with carriage bolts to hold them together. If not, just measure the distances on each piece as accurately as you can. I'll post pictures as we get underway. For me, for the side with the longer support, this was about 5 ft, 7 inches from the very bottom of the drop channel. Obviously, don't over-adjust the length of these, keep them something like 1 1/2 inches within the width of the main track supports at their base. attach an appropriate length of 1900lb test chain. Without one of them , the arm would simply fall into the ground. It was determined that the optimal arm length ratio was approximately 1:2, where the short Just in case you didn't know WebThe short arm/ long arm ratio is what I was testing, and the different ratios are 2:1, 2.5:1, 3:1 and 3.5:1. The other end should be open. I keep them in one of the mitered side support screw holes so I can easily reach them once I get the CW to the top. at this point, we used a ratchet to tighten the eye bolt, until the chain was in tension and the weight bar no longer made contact with the safety bars. A mortise and tenon joint would have also probably worked. A friend and I are making trebuchet that seems to be about the same size. You can cut the gap wider up to a certain pint, but the trigger design might limit the amount you can cut it wider. Remember that these adjust the front half of the tracks, the next bit adjusts the back. You should have 21 feet left. As it turned out, our design was over built and held up well. For the arm assembly 2 1/2 X 10 eye bolts 3. The bottom is the side where the 2 ft 1 X 6 overlaps the long 1 X 6. The medieval trebuchet is a missile-throwing device, with a heavy counterweight on the short end of a beam that pivots about an axle fixed to a supporting frame. Use three screws in every place that the diagonal touches the track or support. Position yourself diagonally to the front of the trebuchet. (1.5875 cm.) Tighten all the knots and make sure none will slip. The thicker the better to prevent it from bending. You should use 2 X 6s, or something stronger than a 1 x 6. Again, cutting these pieces shorter will narrow the track and cutting them longer will widen it. I haven't noticed any cracking with a 1 pound weight being fired at full speed, but a 6 lb weight will exert much more force on the arm because of its higher inertia.. the floating arm trebuchet where did it originate? 7. nuts, coarse thread This will be the finger end of the arm. There are plenty of places you can go on the internet to look for better ideas. This is essential for an efficient machine. COMMENT RATE Arm-sling constraint, arm on fixed roller, projectile above ramp. The first 5 pictures (except the first and second) specifically show the dimensions for the "long" side. Position them in between the two main track supports and trace a line as best as you can along where they overlap; this is where you will cut the half-lap. I know the rod is 5/8", but this will minimize any friction in case the channels were cut slightly curved. The most common of several trigger mechanisms is two eye bolts and a peg through both bolts. The classic beam ratio for a FAT is 2:1. Once smooth motion is achieved, begin adding weight, but do not fire anything until a max weight test is done. *look at the last step: improvements. Luckily, I eventually lined up the holes. there are small cracks throughout the trebuchet now because I was lazy. A solid metal ring of any kind would work better. Luckily, It's also pretty simple to make. 2 rectangles of 3/4 inch (1.905 cm) thick wood, 1.5 in. Whenever you feel like it, slip in the other trigger pin, with the eye toward the front. the base (We crashed once during test firing due to this) Be sure to bring bubble levels. These go in the front. The person standing on the trebcuhet is no longer in danger unless he drops the bolt on his foot. Lumber on Introduction. Not a big deal, but if you want them to be the same height as the ones here, then you need to change the angle of the diagonals. on Introduction, hey I'm a physics student trying to replicate your design. drip some wood glue into the holes, and put glue all over the dowels. Long sides of the base Hi, I looked it up, and for floating arm trebuchets the weight-projectile ratio tends to be about 1:50. No specimens or models from medieval times survive. In contrast, a floating arm trebuchet features an axle on the arm freely moving along a horizontal glide track. To get it in, you need some sort of head on it for the wrench. Pulling this should make the trigger release. 9. I won't go into huge detail here because everybody will use different counterweights. Basically make a box that can contain your counterweights, We will be building this for our college pumpkin launch later this summer. Thorsen said: boohbah said: unfortunately lordbob is no longer with us , he suffered a fatal blow to the temple from a golf ball. NOW after that math lesson..back to building the arm Their defining feature is free movement of an axle on the This will take some effort. So, if you want them to be the same height, you may need to change the angles or the lengths mentioned here. Did you make this project? 2 segments of 8 ft (2.4384 m) long 2 X 4 for the carriage bolts speed square You also need the braided polyester cord and the keychain ring. For a traditional trebuchet, the optimum weight ratio is 133:1. This would, however, change the lengths of the diagonal supports. .and several of the bolts for the 5/8" threaded rod. A traditional trebuchet, which is simple to engineer, consists of an arm resting off-centre on an axle with a hinged counterweight at the short end of the arm. Short arm, washer, bolt, washer, wheels and bearings, washer, bolt. This is the pin. For them to fit, I had to cut different lengths off of the diagonal supports. Does anyone have a solid works file for this trebuchet? Next use a sheet bend (There might be a better knot for this) and tie the 21 foot piece to the middle of the four foot piece. So, the first one is more of those charming "Extra supports." erm for the threaded rod It would also bend out of position because of the force of the swinging projectile. It launches 5 pound pumpkins around 320 feet with 250 pounds of counter weight. 8. 2 rectangles of 3/4" in. These are the trigger pins. 2. then, to check we add the short arm and long arm length together: (7.62 X 3.81 cm) diameter wheels, 5/8 id bearing load rating of 200 lbs (90.71 kilos) or more Then, drive in the screws. To cut the half- lap, refer to step 1. 2 segments of 6 ft. (1.8288 m) long 2 X 4 jk. I may or may not fget a response considering it is 2013 and not 2010 but I need to build a trebuchet for my physics class and i came across your model and had a few questions. 8 years ago If you need any more help feel free to let me know, and it would be great to see a picture of the final thing. Just find a pair of old jeans Reply NOTE: all CAD modeling was done using student software, for educational purposes. (Flanges would work here as an alternative) We added a tapered cut to the arm, going from 4x8 to 4x4 at the tip. The arm extension is added onto the rest of the arm with three different methods. If you have a router, it would be easier to do this by just cutting away the material. The floating arm trebuchet is a counterweight siege weapon which is a modern variation of the medieval trebuchet. Before you do that, though, make sure that you are driving them in from the bottom. Funky Snicket Catapult. Really cool project Brother, thanks for putting together a great instructable. The radios of rail height/overall drop, arm length, counterweight/projectile weight, wheel size, etc were all guessed based off existing trebuchets from internet sources. Without the other, the tracks may not be aligned or the width of the drop channels might narrow or widen (Not staying even= bad) (0.635 cm) diameter, 5.5 in. I just so happen to be in the construction phase of an improved floating arm trebuchet. Here are some stats, note that these apply to the original #2 treb. Approx 25 ft. (7.62 m)1/2 braided nylon rope Masses are lead (6x125g) cast from lead roof flashing. It's been 4 years since I built this in 8th grade (graduated high school by now), but its still lots of fun to set up and launch! 4.5 Lengths Lengths Angles Masses Density Copyright 2013, Eric Constans and Rowan University After the first 25 shots or so with the trebuchet, there were two things apparent: the arm could easily be made longer and could greatly increase the range, and the the CW bolt needed to be made stronger. they would be horizontal, not angled. lateral supports i need the axle on the end of the throwing arm to slide up and down within the rectangular slot running up and down the center of the main truss. The arm is on a moving axle and the torqueD|volume=26|doi=10.1088/0143-0807/26/4/002|issue=4}} The forward motion of the axle as the arm rotates adds speed to the projectile end of the arm. Make sure all the hardware can support whatever CW you are using. This will be the top. He was right. Hi, read your comment, Need some advice please, if you don't mind. 7 years ago Tie the each end of the four foot piece to one of the trigger pins. Find the center of the board. on Introduction. Licensed under CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Keep the top part aligned, and carefully trace a line on the diagonal along the edge of the base. Record the next shot if the first one does not go well. awesome job! Arm-sling constraint, arm roller on fixed track, projectile above ramp. Before we start, there were a few problems. (0.7112 X 0.0889 m) 2. 4 segments of 1 ft., 5 in. [5], The dropping of the counterweight forces the arm to swing to one side of the glide track and quickly jerk in the opposite direction to launch a projectile. Then just hammer the dowels all the way into the holes. I've made the pouch and strung one side through but from then on I'm lost. Place your projectile in the sling. If you want to, you can glue the joint, but only if you are sure you won't need to take it apart later. As far as we know, its the largest floating arm ever built by youths, and the largest wooden floating arm trebuchet in existance.The arm is 18 feet long, we use a 1.5 inch steel bar, and can load it up to about 800 pounds. Well, they didn't becasue I did not have a drill press. i just copied that The base is finished. nut, washer, guide block, wheel and bearings (Go together) , guide block, washer, nut. The guide blocks can be any shape you want, but look at the picture notes below for shaping. Next, grab you trigger pin and just hold it beneath the CW bolt. (1.5875 cm.) I've always wanted one did you ever build a smaller one to start with? Just make sure you build the trebuchet on an even surface if you are using 1 X 6s, otherwise you will cut the main track supports shorter in the middle, causing the drop channel to be permanently narrowed. use your head before you lose your head. Question The trigger will be added later. 1. (0.635 cm) washers, matching carriage bolts [2] The projectile can be launched at a high velocity.[6]. 9 years ago (Look at the picture) Please help because this project is due the 20th. Also, the box needs to have a top so the weights don't come flying out when it reaches the bottom of the drop. Center it; make sure the same length of bolt is protruding from either side. Projectiles can fly backwards, so keep people and cars AWAY from this area. we didn't use a simulator for the motion. 6. At least i think. This still does not include the 2 X 6 pieces or any other pieces of plywood. "Illinois Institute of Technology students build catapults to toss pumpkins", "Pumpkin Festival aims to be bigger and better", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Floating_arm_trebuchet&oldid=1126960959, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 12 December 2022, at 04:31. Well, for me, it wasn't really a chute. The main problems would be the extra weight needed to really make the 6 pound weight fly, which would put extra strain on the wheels on the arm and the bolt holding them, the counterweight bolt, the counterweight boxes, the sling, the sling lines and the trigger assembly. 15 in. Put the ratio hole wherever it goes. If it's too narrow at the top then the smooshing will happen as they fall closer to the bottom. Keep everything tight. Once the higher edge is at the height mark you made, trace a line on the diagonal down the mitered side support. Drill the hole accordingly, so that their position is similar to the one pictured below. As a starting point, cut these two Really, be careful. Then, use the sander to sand it down flat and smooth. The Floating Arm Trebuchet. A four foot piece and 21 foot piece. Put a generous amount of glue on the flatter side, the 3.5 inch side. 15. We actually did not have motion software, we just looked at lots of YouTube videos. The CW boxes tilted, and would rub on the drop channel when it dropped. (1.8796 m) long 2 X 4 16 1.5 in (3.81 cm.) 1 segment of 7 ft. long 2 X 4 You may want to keep the weights out while you are doing this. 24. To reduce friction of the sling on the launch track, the track should have a smooth surface.[5]. (15.24 cm.) This tape will further reinforce the areas where the string will go through. If the shot releases at the wrong time, adjust the pin angle. Best catapult ever (98 ft) Load more 3D Printer Info. This variation features a drop channel, which allows the counterweight to fall straight down rather than swing with the arm. First, pick one end of the trebuchet to be the back. Ok, now repeat the entire process mentioned above for the "short" side. extra lateral support 3/8 X 4 eye bolt (Including bolts) Thanks for writing this 'ible. Simple Table Top Catapult. SECOND PROBLEM They have cutouts on them so that they can be screwed directly onto the base with their 2 ft. long edge flush with the outside 2 ft. edge of the short 1 X 6. If it is, that will be solved later in the finishing touches step. How would this work at half the size? The Arm. I don't remember the exact dimensions, but I think it was a little bit taller than 8 feet, and about 6 feet long. your best bet is to experiment with different sling lengths and pin angles. these are the trigger pinsWheels, weights these will be used in the trigger Now, cut very carefully and very straightly down the lines you made. You should also cut off the head if you keep getting downward throws no matter how you adjust it. 16. on Introduction. First of all you need two people Still, I would make it a bit thicker. Trebuchet. Yes I want a small one for the classroom and large one for the field. This may change depending on the width of your wheels. 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