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by Thom
Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:06 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Nerf Pocket Vortex cannon: Questions from a new builder
Replies: 20
Views: 4973

Hmm. At 60 psi, GGDT is telling me that using a 3/4" QEV (The biggest I see on McMaster) would basically cut the power in half. Whereas a 2" barrel-seal piston valve with "default" params should get 306 ft/s, a .75" QEV with 7.84 Cv and .1g piston mass maxes out at about 180. I don't really need the...
by Thom
Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:25 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Nerf Pocket Vortex cannon: Questions from a new builder
Replies: 20
Views: 4973

Thank you, socoj2!

By "really light", I assume you mean the weight of the poppet? I guess I'll fiddle around with it.
by Thom
Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:31 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Nerf Pocket Vortex cannon: Questions from a new builder
Replies: 20
Views: 4973

After yet more searching, I still can't figure out how to tell GGDT that I'm using a QEV. I'm sure I'm not the first person to ever try this. :P Would someone throw me a bone here?
by Thom
Sun Jul 06, 2008 6:52 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Nerf Pocket Vortex cannon: Questions from a new builder
Replies: 20
Views: 4973

In light of socoj's recommendation, I'll definitely scale this thing down. Before I figure the final numbers, though, I have two more questions. First, would a change of form factor be advisable to avoid bending the airflow? Second, how does one input "QEV" into GGDT? Is it "Generic"? What are reaso...
by Thom
Sun Jul 06, 2008 2:13 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Nerf Pocket Vortex cannon: Questions from a new builder
Replies: 20
Views: 4973

I searched again, and I found the ones you're talking about; thanks.
by Thom
Sun Jul 06, 2008 1:25 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Nerf Pocket Vortex cannon: Questions from a new builder
Replies: 20
Views: 4973

I'll be firing from anywhere from 30 to 200 feet; below 50 I would just as soon pull out a Nerf sidearm. Imagine a 30gram paintball hitting you at 330fps. In all fairness, a soft foam rocket would probably sting less, but I see your point. :) Is a 3/4" or 1/2" QEV the size used to upgrade paintball ...
by Thom
Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:55 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Nerf Pocket Vortex cannon: Questions from a new builder
Replies: 20
Views: 4973

Nerf Pocket Vortex cannon: Questions from a new builder

I'm looking to build a cannon to fire Nerf Pocket Vortex footballs. The targets will be people, so obviously it has to be reasonably weak. Furthermore, I will pump it by hand, so the pressure has to be within the range of a floor pump. From this, I need a 2" Sch. 40 PVC barrel. (All subsequent diame...