Boomerang Launcher
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Published 2018-09-14
For some reason I've always wanted to try this, and now I've found out that ideas aren't always as easy as they may seem!
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All Comments (21)
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*pull trigger string* *launcher clunking sound* *tom makes funny sound* Now that was consistent
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Can't believe you've betrayed the trebuchet master race
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Tom Stanton and Real Engineering less then an hour apart? Today is my lucky day!
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The next phase of this project is to put some servos and instrumentation on the boomerang so that it will be able to control its own flight path and steer itself home. ;-) Also, the long form videos are a nice change. The extra touches done in editing are cool.
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Love how you have CNC and a 3D printer but use 2 wicker garden chairs as a sawhorse 😂 Another entertaining and intersting video as always Tom!
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Brilliant stuff! I'm a blacksmith/metal worker, if you wanna do something metal based collaboration let me know! I build and fly foam planes but nothing fancy, also Hertfordshire based. Cheers, Joe.
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I recommend 3D printing a vacuum attachment for your CNC router. Instead of chasing the bit around with the vacuum, you'd just have to flip a switch.
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Great video Tom. One difference I was noticing between you throwing of the boomerang and the machine launcher was that you was stood throwing the boomerang and the launcher was sat on the floor meaning the launch had the height already when yourself was throwing it.
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Who said only idiots repeat the same thing over and over expecting different results, they were never introduced to an automatic boomerang launcher! Love your channel!
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Cool explanation on 'gyroscopic-procession' and why Boomerang curves. Didn't know that!
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Hi Tom.... Thanks for making me SMILE! Truly a wonderful effort and outcome. Plus, after all that 'lounging' on the electric bike, you got in some exercise! FWIW, I'll be watching this again with my 8 year old grandson. He's at that stage where he's wondering how and why things work the way they do. You should know that you're a good influence on today's upcoming youth! Thanks again.
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Looking at a boomerang as used to actually hunt food, the most obvious thing about it, after that curve, is the difference in the length of the two 'legs'. This difference helps to steer the boomerang in flight, and shape the instrument's flight characteristics. Nice video. Thanks for putting it up.
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no one: british people: "I need a cup of tea."
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I swear I mentioned in a previous video that you should make a boomerang launcher or use the trebuchet to launch a boomerang
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I love how you go from a fancy "Laser guided" CNC machine to 2 outdoor chairs for woodworking. Now I can relate to that type of woodworking haha
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as far as i know boomerangs actually need the wind to really come back to the thrower.. and maybe your catapult is just a little low? after all humans throw the boomerangs from shoulderheight.. and a little downwards too.. so they have more clearance before they would hit the ground.. interesting project, though! :-)
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Great project, dude. Considering all the variables, some I just thought about and you didn't even listed... That's pretty darn good result!
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Great video! Next time put some contrast colour at the bumerang so they can be seen better on video. Would be great. Like with the trebuchet projectiles.
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I love your elegant and simple release concept. Very nice! You definitely could have just tried a few (hundred) more times and got one throw to hit the launcher, then just showed THAT one, but I LOVE that you show the whole process, and how you worked through it, and (probably) most of your attempts. Definitely NOT a failure, BECAUSE YOU LEARNED FROM IT. Way to go!
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Well done. As a long time boomerang thrower and erstwhile manufacturer (Rangs Boomerangs Australia) I commend your inventiveness and persistence. The release method approaches actual genius. I'll be sharing this presentation with my boomerang buddies.
