GPS Targeted Pneumatic Launcher

[charred_cookie]

Well about two years back I posted my idea for the project on the Spudtech forum. I have since forgot my old name and password, so I just created a new one.
The computer is connected to a rabbit proccesor via an ether net cable. (I think someone asked)

Im sorry, I know this is still vary vage. But I should be able to put some stuff up tonight.

And when it comes to video I think yall will be happy. I had some profesional high speed video take to confirm the muzzle velocity. Its pretty sweet looking! Yall will hopefully enjoy it!

[charred_cookie]

Ok so here is some more stuff on my Project.

Sadly all of my data is recorded in a notebook, and are not on my computer. And the videos are far to large to Post.
I will try to scan some of the important stuff and post it a little later on.

[STHORNE]

very nice work. Not as bad ass looking as I was picturing but still a very nice cannon/program you have made.

I would recommend a jet-black paint job with a few warning decals on it. Hell, maybe even a few different colored led lights around the muzzle for some high-tech pizazz lol.

Again, nice work

[charred_cookie]

Haha yea its not actually all that intimidating looking, But it fires very well and consistently. (Which is what I needed for the project)

[TwitchTheAussie]

Kinda reminds of a a mortar. Not as good looking as I thought it would be but hey its got balls and thats what counts for me :thumbright:

[knappengineering]

I'm just curious, what did you use to make your UI program? I'm thinking of making something similar.

[charred_cookie]

'Lab Windows CVI' was the software I used.
It is super easy to use if you are competent with C, and it has some great example programs if you ever get stuck.

After I finished the project I actually got a call from a guy that worked for National Instruments. He heard that I had used their product for my project, and he wants me to give a talk at one of there quarterly meetings to demonstrate how I had implemented there program.

[knappengineering]

That sounds interesting, I'll have to look into it. I was thinking of just using Visual C++ for mine.

[charred_cookie]

I dont know how much CVI costs, but it is very similar to Lab View if your familure with that. We use CVI at my work all the time, so I just used it that.

[knappengineering]

Yeah, I just looked it up and it is very expensive. I might be able to get Lab View from my robotics team or I'll just use Visual C++ as planned, or maybe even Java.

[MaxuS the 2nd]

I severely doubt that launcher is capable of firing 600m.

..Got any videos?

[M.J.P.]

Got specs of the launcher?

[POLAND_SPUD]

yeah there are no specs of the gun...

that's really amazing project... well even if it is just another PVC pneumatic with a bit of electronics

are you going to upgrade the gun itself ? like make it all steel and fire it at 400 psi ?

[M.J.P.]

Or if you dont wanna give specs atleast a pic with another object in it so we can get an idea the size?

[starman]

I am interested in the actual pressure sensing and firing devices you used. Also, did you use sound card IO on the computer or something else?

Nice build you have there!

Edit: Opps sorry read it again....you mentioned the Rabbit controller.