Final Competition

Final competition

The finisher was put together successfully. It threw pretty good, but didnt do really well for the accuracy part. our distance part was okay but not the best. But overrall we are happy with our trebuchet and its performance.

Collecting Data

Launching the trebuchet

In this part of the project we are collecting data.  This follows behind the step of building the trebuchet.  This means we have to launch the object several times, to see how we need to adjust everything to win the competition.  while collecting the data we have noticed all the adjustments you have to do when you build something, to have it working at its peak.

Building the Trebuchet

Building Trebuchet

We have started building our trebuchet (BETA). The step after drawing and gathering the parts.  We have assembled almost the whole trebuchet.  We are waiting to attach the counterweight and sling, so that our trebuchet will be complete.   Then we will be off to the data part of the project.

Creation of Drawings

Creation of Drawings

In this following blog we are drawing our trebuchet, and the parts.  So far on the picture we have covered the front view of the trebuchet and also the throwing arm.  These two that we have are some what the important parts of the trebuchet.  We also have to include a drawing of the sling, and add in other parts to the base.  then we have to add the demensions on all of the drawings.  Then the drawing part to our project will be complete.

TEAM BETA ALL THE WAY!!!

Team Beta lookin’ for info

We learned a lot of important facts about trebuchets.  We learned all of the components that makes the trebuchet work.  There are so many key parts that make it work. Such as the throwing arm. Without the throwing arm you wouldn’t have a trebuchet.  But if you didn’t have the counterweight the whole thing wouldn’t operate.  Some other key components is the base, threstles, axle, and of course the sling. The sling is important because it’s what holds the projectile until release.