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Yes 4 main segments with cross bracing. Top and bottom of the tower when the boom is hanging on the hook, are parallel to each other, as well as to the floor. Left and Right are angled from base to the loading block like a tower. Is that called a tower chimney? :?: Bracing on sides and top are about...

Thank you Mad cow!
It's a box beam design with 1/8 x 1/4 pieces with 1/16 x 1/16 cross bracing for the compression segment.
I was trying 1/8 x 1/8 with 1/16 bracing initially and then upgraded to 1/8 x 1/4 but still had failure around the same weight

I am a bit new to the event although I have done towers before. I would appreciate your insight. I have a problem with my compression segment always breaking. I'm not able to get beyond 9-10kg. It usually just seems to bend and break at different points somewhere between middle and base. I've tried ...

4Head wrote:

nnaya wrote:what was the target distance though? and did they push the cup all the way?

If they didn’t push the cup all the way their score would be in the 300s.

Ah I meant...did they launch/shoot the cup beyond the cup line or did they push it

what was the target distance though? and did they push the cup all the way?

Thanks to all who responded to my question about axle glue...much appreciated.

For the trigger, we use the mousetrap trigger itself and let the braking system stop the vehicle at the right distance.

Hi, How do you guys secure your axles to bearings if you're using them?
The threaded axle we use has a slight gap between the bearing's inner surface and the axle, so our wheels tend to slide L-R or R-L when testing.
That leads to some inaccuracy.
Thanks in advance.

Anyone know the medalling tower scores at UPenn yesterday?

May BalsaMan rest in peace. He seemed benevolent, kind and generous, sharing his wisdom and information with everyone. I am sure he taught the kids and coaches many life lessons through his involvement in this forum. His legacy will live on through his posts. It is heart breaking that this was the y...

Ah well. Back to the drawing board.