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Pictured above is an early design of the trebuchet. This was our first design with a slide mechanism that was somewhat unreliable. Our maximum distance with this design was around 150 feet.
A picture of the ball mid flight
Shown above is the final design of the trebuchet. This design incorporated a free falling weight to completely eliminate any friction problems we were having in the first design. This design launched the golf ball greater than 1000 feet or over 3 football fields.
Below is a distance map of how far the ball went on the fly. This is the furthest a golf ball has been launched in this class and is something that I am extremely proud of.
Below are essential components of the trebuchet:
Below are essential components of the trebuchet:
Counterweight: Main component to give energy to launch the ball.
Stakes: Ground stakes to keep the trebuchet in place and lose less energy.
Brackets: Used to keep the shaft in place and stabilize the stick.
Pulley: This wheel is used to reduce friction and wear and tear on the rope.
Dropping arm: This piece of wood holds the counterweight and drops it down from a great height
Sling: Held the golf ball and kept it restrained until the pin released.
Pin system: Used to release the sling at the right moment to get the perfect launch angle.
Laser-Engraved logo: The Goon Squad
Rope: Used to hold the counterweight, climbing grade rope.
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