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[alpal]

Here is my newest project, this won't be built very quickly, but I started it.

[Kevkillerke]

wow, looks complecated
never tried to do something like that

[RollerManiac]

Hm... looks like a launch...

[scott]

Looks very instering... I it going to be useing a drill? if you want a motor you can get a 3volt pack thing and put it on the prong things where the batteries go

[LaMbChOpZ]

Hmmm automation.... Very nice.

Can't wait to see more!

[SuperTKDKid]

Most likely an Auto Drill Launch like RWT's. You should try to make then entire ride automatic like RWT's Corkscrew (at least try maybe?).

[The Stig]

These automation systems you guys come up with are amazing.

[CCI]

^agreed, I could never have drempt up one of these systems.

[alpal]

This will be a launched, you are correct. I also am making it all automatic. I am about 2/3 done with the launch.



Edit: I am surprised no one noticed the lego box

[RollerManiac]

Looks pretty sick. Maybe a Batman & Robin: The Chiller re-cre?

[MichaelG]

Do you mean a rubberband launch then? Or some new amazing launch..? .

Looks good so far, if it's a rubberband launch I might take some pointers...

[Kevyn230]

^ It won't be a rubber band because if you look on the second picture there is a chain guide (supposedly). Looking nice so slap some more stuff on it.

EDIT: v Not many tough, and if there is, I haven't seen one yet.

[TheSUCKCrew]

^ Uhm, rubberband launches mostly use chains too...

Though I'm still pretty sure this isn't a rubberband-launch indeed.
Probably an automation for a drill.

[LaMbChOpZ]

^Thats what I was thinking(because why have electrical outlets and stuff nearby, but using a drill?), but its designed the same way the jesper-launch is, so this should be interesting....

Looks good, can't wait to see more because there's nothing to really critique.

[alpal]

1. This is not a Batman & Robin: The Chiller re-cre. That is a dueling coaster.
2. This is a drill launch, but I made it special.
3. The launch is done, and I am very happy with it.
Pictures!




It's going to be fast!



^Tension gear with rubber band



^New slack catching gear to compensate for the tension gear's slack, prevents jamming. (without rubber band)

Video of automation!

[Blackkitty]

Looks good, but thats alot of red gears. I've always thought that to many holding onto the chain would make it slow.

[scott]

Wow thats alot of gears... what is the true need for so many? but nice automation.

[ickus305]

Looks good. That is a lot of angle for the chain, whew. Good use of the chain tensioner also.

If the chain tensioner is not enough. Switch the white rods holding the gear after the drive gear, to the purple flexies. (the whites holding the gear to the left of the tensioner in the picture) This will allow for slightly more give if need be, if no problems, then do not worry about it.


Looks good. Keep it up.

[MichaelG]

This is just amazing, I don't know what to comment on...

However can we have more pictures?

[Justin]

I like this alot, but please can we have some more pictures. Also the automation looks nice (:

-Justin:D