Floating Arm Trebuchet
This is a Floating Arm Trebuchet Model that I modeled after variation of a trebuchet by Ron Tom. The mechanism is triggered by two gate latches which hold the counterweight axle in place. When the weight drops (as seen in the pentagonal boxes) the arm travels downward. When the wheels on the arm hit the track, the arm pivots swinging the sting and payload outward.
Dimensions are as follows:
Travel of Track: 20 inches
Base: 10.5 x 22 inches
Arm Length: 32.5 inches
Counterweight: Two 10 pound Scuba diving weights in MDF enclosure
Ammo: Golf Balls and Mouse Balls
Range: From 100 to 200 yards.
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I know you built this trebuchet a while ago, but could you maybe email or comment me about more specific dimensions? I’m thinking of making a F.A.T. also, and I am astounded by how far your trebuchet shoots, considering how small it is, and how light the counterweights are. I could use the dimensions for total high, total length, and the length between the fulcrum and rollers.
Thanks,
Devin O
hey, do you think you can email me some of the dimensions? like how far the wheels are and how tall it is and all of that other stuff? i know you built this a while ago but i have to build a trebuchet for physics and i have no idea what im doing.
Do you think you could also email me the dimensions for this trebuchet. Im amazed by the distance that it can shoot.