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Mythbusters supersonic pingpong ball cannon

Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 8:55 pm
by Pilgor
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They eventually made the barrel much longer, and added a chamber.

Re: Mythbusters supersonic pingpong ball cannon

Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 6:37 am
by jackssmirkingrevenge
We're discussed this on the forum before ;) http://www.spudfiles.com/pneumatic-cann ... 24948.html

Re: Mythbusters supersonic pingpong ball cannon

Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 7:59 am
by Ragnarok
In fairness, Jack, the Mythbusters' cannon is from their most recent series. And disappointingly, they end up using another less than optimal valve on the final version.

Re: Mythbusters supersonic pingpong ball cannon

Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 1:01 pm
by Brice
Yes, they always use some kind of ball valve, and this time their HP tank had a very small exit hole, something like 3/8 for a 2" barrel, very disappointing

Re: Mythbusters supersonic pingpong ball cannon

Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2014 3:46 am
by Pilgor
Would this work with Nerf Darts? They are also light, and have a really good snug fit in the barrel.

Re: Mythbusters supersonic pingpong ball cannon

Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2014 9:21 am
by jackssmirkingrevenge
Pilgor wrote:Would this work with Nerf Darts? They are also light, and have a really good snug fit in the barrel.
No reason why it shouldn't.