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I competed in two "Pumpkin Toss" contests.
The purpose of the contest is to demonstrate range and accuracy of pumpkins launched from your trebuchet!
As part of a team, I designed and built different variations of floating arm trebuchets.
2017
Trebuchet at 2017 contest
On the 2017 team I developed the releasing and safety mechanisms.
Above: 2017 Trebuchet at build / practice launch site
Below: 2017 Trebuchet practice launch
2018
On the 2018 team I specialized in the structural design of the trebuchet.
Left : 2018 Trebuchet
Below : 2018 Trebuchet practice launch failure
Bottom Left : trebuchet counterweight
Bottom Right : trebuchet arm at rest
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