1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: Buying new computer, suggestions please? Secret Santa Gift Ideas Dual Monitors w/ Extended Desktop Any product recommendations for a new pup? New Homeowner Situation NEED ADVICE Recommend me a tactical watch

Lego Catapult

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by NetMonkey, Feb 28, 2010.

  1. Feb 28, 2010 at 10:45 AM
    #1
    NetMonkey

    #1
    NetMonkey [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2008
    Member:
    #8536
    Messages:
    1,734
    Gender:
    Male
    Geogetown, TX
    Vehicle:
    2010, 4x4, DC, off-road, shortbed, automatic
    Toytec Ultimate Lift @ 3", Mickey Thompson MTZ's 285/75/16, Moto Metal 955b, rear 2" ALL, Marlin Crawler sliders
    so, to help quell the boredum from being laid off, i made a lego catapult.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    it uses torsioanl pressure for its power
    [​IMG]

    arm is under load
    [​IMG]


    here are several movies of it working (it fires a marble about 30 feet).
    my cat got interested in the marbles :)

    http://www.teeceetee.com/stuff/lego_catapult/movie1.wmv

    http://www.teeceetee.com/stuff/lego_catapult/movie2.wmv

    http://www.teeceetee.com/stuff/lego_catapult/movie3.wmv

    http://www.teeceetee.com/stuff/lego_catapult/movie4.wmv

    http://www.teeceetee.com/stuff/lego_catapult/movie5.wmv


    if anyone knows how to embed movies, let me know and i will embed these.
     
    NetMonkey, Feb 28, 2010
    #1
  2. Feb 28, 2010 at 10:46 AM
    #2
    Max-4_Yota

    #2
    Max-4_Yota The Welfare Cadilac

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2009
    Member:
    #27357
    Messages:
    4,235
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Michael
    South Carolina
    Vehicle:
    3rd gen Tacoma
    Chicken lights, chrome and smoke tunes.
    :popcorn:
     
    Max-4_Yota, Feb 28, 2010
    #2
  3. Feb 28, 2010 at 10:47 AM
    #3
    SACTOWN

    #3
    SACTOWN ???????????????????????

    Joined:
    Jun 7, 2009
    Member:
    #18143
    Messages:
    22,834
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Greg
    Vehicle:
    '18 ZR2, 04 Rubicon, &19 lx570
    Nice!!!
     
    SACTOWN, Feb 28, 2010
    #3
  4. Feb 28, 2010 at 11:42 AM
    #4
    mntbiker2008

    #4
    mntbiker2008 First I derp.. then I herp

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2008
    Member:
    #11718
    Messages:
    8,146
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Aaron
    Cincinnati, OH
    Vehicle:
    93 Pick up 4x4 (sold), 10' Mazda 3
    you can never be too old to play with legos! :p
     
    mntbiker2008, Feb 28, 2010
    #4
  5. Feb 28, 2010 at 2:44 PM
    #5
    Buzzoff

    #5
    Buzzoff Don't go ninja'in nobody don't need ninja'in

    Joined:
    Feb 12, 2009
    Member:
    #13556
    Messages:
    504
    Gender:
    Male
    The Nickel/5th Ward
    Vehicle:
    09 Tacoma DC TRD Speedway Blue
    Blacked out windows, 5100's@1.75", KMC XD Hoss795 16x8
    umm, congrats. That will look nice on your resume:D
     
    Buzzoff, Feb 28, 2010
    #5
  6. Mar 1, 2010 at 7:53 AM
    #6
    PreRunnerSeth

    #6
    PreRunnerSeth Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2009
    Member:
    #21110
    Messages:
    4,456
    Gender:
    Male
    Apex, NC
    Vehicle:
    16 Super White Limited 4x4
    Sweet dude. I loved legos when i was a kid. My friend and I used to build lego catapults and have wars with them. We would setup a couple of the castle sets on either side of the room and then destroy each others castle with steelies.
     
    PreRunnerSeth, Mar 1, 2010
    #6
  7. Mar 1, 2010 at 8:00 AM
    #7
    NetMonkey

    #7
    NetMonkey [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2008
    Member:
    #8536
    Messages:
    1,734
    Gender:
    Male
    Geogetown, TX
    Vehicle:
    2010, 4x4, DC, off-road, shortbed, automatic
    Toytec Ultimate Lift @ 3", Mickey Thompson MTZ's 285/75/16, Moto Metal 955b, rear 2" ALL, Marlin Crawler sliders
    haha... good times :)

    umm.... i still wouldnt mind doing that at my age :)
     
    NetMonkey, Mar 1, 2010
    #7
  8. Mar 1, 2010 at 8:03 AM
    #8
    Dilsky

    #8
    Dilsky There go my nipples again!

    Joined:
    Oct 17, 2008
    Member:
    #10036
    Messages:
    604
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Shawn
    Edmonton AB
    Vehicle:
    07 TRD Sport
    2.5" Fox Extendable Coilovers, LR UCAs, Agri-Cover Larado soft top, Pop'n Lock, 48" Hi-Lift Jack, 20" Incubus Offroad rims
    Thats awesome! Now just replace marbles with cat nip and away you go!
     
    Dilsky, Mar 1, 2010
    #8

Products Discussed in

Mobil 1 104361 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
$29.67
VIAIR 88P Portable Compressor Kit (12V, 120 Psi, Forup to 33" Tires)
$89.95
Toyota Oil Filter Cap - 15620-31060
$18.88
BAOFENG UV5R Ham Radio Handheld Long Range (UV-5R 8Watt) UHF/VHF Radio with 2 Rechargeable Battery, Handheld Walkie Talkies for Adults with Earpiece, GV-771 Antenna, Programming Cable (3rd Gen)
$49.99
Baofeng UV-5R Ham Radio Long Range Handheld UV5R Dual Band 3800mAh Rechargeable Two Way Radio Walkie Talkies for Adults with Earpiece,Speaker Mic and Programming Cable Full Kit (Black-1Pack)
$39.97
NOCO Boost Plus GB40 1000A UltraSafe Car Battery Jump Starter, 12V Battery Pack, Battery Booster, Jump Box, Portable Charger and Jumper Cables for 6.0L Gasoline and 3.0L Diesel Engines, Gray
$99.95
M18 Cordless Lithium-Ion 6-1/2" Circular Saw - 2630-20 - ( MILWAUKEE ) - BARE TOOL
$79.00
VIVOSUN 10"x 20.75" Seedling Heat Mat and Digital Thermostat Combo Set, UL & MET-Certified Warm Hydroponic Heating Pad for Germination, Indoor Gardening, Greenhouse
$30.99
MySoil - Soil Test Kit | Grow The Best Lawn & Garden | Complete & Accurate Nutrient and pH Analysis with Recommendations Tailored to Your Soil and Plant Needs
$29.99
Tire Inflator Air Compressor, Compatible with Dewalt 20v Max Battery WITLIGHT 160 PSI Cordless Portable Electric Air Pump with Digital Pressure Gauge for Car, Bike, Sport Ball (TOOL BARE) (Yellow)
$29.99
BAOFENG UV-5G (UV-5X) GMRS Radio, Long Range Rechargeable Two Way Radio with NOAA Weather Receiving & Scanning, GMRS Handheld Radio for Adults, Support Chirp, 2 Pack
$49.99
Kolpin 53360 ATV Front Rack Gear Basket, Black
$110.33
SALIRION ATV Front Cargo Basket,Universal ATV/UTV Storage Rack,36" L x 17" Wx 6.33" H Heavy Duty Steel Luggage Carrier with Mesh Frame,500 lbs Capacity,Black
$105.99
HOSE KIT FOR 3/8" ID NIPPLE FUMOTO VALVES
$9.94
Cleaner Set for Carbon Kit Welding Tip Cleaners for Cutting Torches Nozzles Tips Gas Orifices Sprinklers and Shower Heads, 13 Wire Set (8 Pieces)
$13.99
TireMinder Solar Powered Trailer TPMS, 4 Tire Kit
$178.02
BAOFENG UV-5R Dual Band Two Way Radio (Black), 144-148MHz & 420-450MHz
$18.39
ESTWING Fireside Friend Axe - 14" Wood Splitting Maul with Forged Steel Construction & Shock Reduction Grip - E3-FF4, Blue
$34.97
Super Lube 56204 O-Ring Silicone Lubricant, Clear
$12.96
Fumoto Original F103S LC-10 Lever Clip FS-Series Engine Oil Drain Valve, 1 Pack
$36.99
HELLA 003399801 Supertone 12V High Tone/Low Tone Twin Horn Kit with Red Protective Grill, 2 Horns
$39.31
ESI Ultimate Tailgate Seal with Taper Seal 10ft for use with Truck Caps and Tonneau Covers
$27.95
Midland – MXT275 MicroMobile® GMRS Radio – 15 watts Two-Way Radio with Integrated Control Microphone – Overland Caravanning Tractors – Detachable External Magnetic Mount Antenna - 8 Repeater Channels
$164.99
Midland – MXT115 - 15 Watt GMRS MicroMobile Two Way Trails Radio - Off Roading Outdoor RZR Farm - 8 Repeater Channels Extended Range - External Magnetic Mount Antenna - NOAA Weather Alerts
$164.99
Toyota Genuine Parts 90915-YZZD3 Oil Filter 1 Case (QTY 10)
$53.74
Toyota/ exxon mobil Case of 6 Quarts Full Synthetic TGMO SN 0W-20 Oil
$53.20
Dongar Dashcam Power Adapter (12-pin for '15-'23 Toyota Tacoma. Also Compatible with Select Sienna, Honda, and More), Connects to Rearview Mirror, Built-in USB Power Source, Easy to Install
$32.99
Motivx Tools Oil Filter Wrench for Toyota Camry, Tundra, Tacoma, 4Runner, RAV4 and More - 64mm 14 Flute Precision CNC Machined Aluminum Oil Filter Removal Tool
$29.95
Cocoon CPG5BK GRID-IT!® Accessory Organizer - Small 10.25" x 5.125" (Black)
$16.48
Don't Eat The Yellow Snow: Pop Music Wisdom
$19.98
Ettore Grip'n Grab: Multi-Purpose Reach Tool with Rotating Rubber Grip Head, Blue
$19.78
Carhartt Men's Big and Tall Heavyweight Wool Blend Boot Sock, Heather Gray, Shoe Size: 11-15
$19.66
First Aid Only 4" X 4" Water Jel Burn Dressing, Sterile (Pack of 3)
$19.95
Spicer 211932X Boot Kit
$19.67
Diono Super Mat Car Seat Protector for Infant Car Seat, Booster Seat and Pets, Crash Tested, Thick Padding, Non Slip Backing, Durable, Water Resistant Protection, 3 Handy Mesh Storage Pockets, Black
$19.59
Camco Bucket Toilet Seat with Lid - Converts Standard 5 Gallon Bucket into Portable Toilet for Camping - Convenient Camping Toilet for Hunting & More - Includes 3 RV Toilet Waste Bags (41546)
$19.79
CURT 49060 2" x 6" Weld-On Raw Steel Trailer Hitch Receiver Tube, 1 Count (Pack of 1)
$19.95
Poop Sign - Yes Sit Down, No Bend Over 90 Degree Poo Framed Print Poster Wall or Desk Mount Options
$19.95
Ministry of Sound: The Sound of Dubstep 3
$19.79
Smith & Wesson SWFR2S 8in High Carbon S.S. Folding Knife with 3.3in Tanto Point Serrated Blade and Aluminum Handle for Outdoor, Tactical, Survival and EDC
$19.89
MUYI 5 Kit 6 Pin Way DT Series Connector Gray Receptacle IP67 Waterproof Heavy Duty 14-18 AWG 13 Amps Continuous DT04-6P DT06-6S w/Wedge Lock W6P W6S (5 Kits, 6 Pin)
$20.99
Whataburger Spicy Ketchup - (3 pack/20oz)
$20.90
To Top