Knex Heavy Cannon v3 - Nano

Well, this is the instructable for the third of the "Knex Heavy Cannon" line.

Anyway, this cannon is quite similar to the v2 in many ways. The differences are that the bow is smaller, the barrel slides are shorter, smaller and more piece efficient, and the trigger is a tad smaller, there are no wheels on the back (they are still on the front, though), and I got rid of a few unneccasairy bits. Range is 70-80 feet.

I hope you all like it! Feel free to ask any questions.

Enjoy!

I have made a few other versions of this gun. Check them out!
Original
Mini
Micro
Handheld

Step 1: Parts list

This is where you will find out whether you have the pieces to make my cannon. I hope you gots the pieces!

FOR THE CANNON
Rods
Green-----314
White------174
Blue-------131
Yellow----35 (If you have one, you can use one gold)
Red-------36

Connectors
Dark Grey--90
Light Grey--8
Red---------76
Green------81
Yellow-----148
Orange----43
White-------23
Purple 3D--147
Blue 3D----59

Other
#64 Elastics------20
Y Connector-----6
Tan Clip-----------3
Blue Spacer-----84
Silver Spacer---26
Grey wheel (as seen in photo) - 8

FOR THE AMMO
Rods
Green---14
White----6

Connectors
Red----3
Green-4
Purple-2
Blue---3

Comments

[jdoggkuhn]

this is so cool i dont hav enough knex 2 make but i finally got a instructables account

[I_am_Canadian]

Cool! Welcome.

[griess543]

AWESOME!!!!! I really like it. Keep up the good work.

[I_am_Canadian]

Thanks!

[bnsfwarbonnet]

I am giving you credit cuz u got me an A+ on a science project with this cannon

[I_am_Canadian]

Sweetup! Cheers!

[wamper95]

when u get my message (yes the author) please reply

[I_am_Canadian]

Ola.

[rustymia]

Yes, i am physic, nice instructables!
RustyMia

[wamper95]

i am also starting a hovercraft. i dont know how but i will do it.
step 1 get leaf blower, wood, tarp, and lots of duck tape.

[wamper95]

this is EPIC i would like to make one, but i am currently making a knex walker. i might post it, but it will take a while because i need a giant gear. its the last piece.

[instruct39]

you forgot to add how many medium wheels we need

[I_am_Canadian]

Thanks! All add them in.

[instruct39]

your welcome!

[inergy]

Wow. Just wow. This thing is amazing. I haven't gotten to test distance yet, but it tore a giant hole into a thick cardboard box, and wedged itself in the backside of it. Great Instructable, and great gun cannon thing. Great work yet again. Keep it up.

[I_am_Canadian]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Cheers!

[RandomGummyBear]

i really like it i just dont have the pieces

[JSF521]

You might try 4 chains of *6* rubber bands. I used five and on my second shot my gun completely and totally blasted into pieces... :( :( :( 6 worked much better, and my gun works great! :) :) :) :) :) 5 star work, I_A_C

[I_am_Canadian]

Good idea, thanks!

[shoopdawhoop13]

I thought nano was small o_o

[I_am_Canadian]

I hadn't planned on going smaller :-p

[182515]

I was aiming at my pillow but i hit the wall instead! it tore though the drywall!

A BIG OOPS

[GeekBeam]

now that's why most knex cannons are not allowed in k'nex wars

[Leegofreak]

 I LIKE THE BIG ONE

[cokeman]

looks great

[I_am_Canadian]

Thank you sir :-)

[Brad G]

 Is this possibe without no.64 elastics?

[I_am_Canadian]

Yep, just tweak with whatever you have, and air on the side of caution, always :-)

[Pizzapie500]

Sooooooo U gonna post my video soon on the instructables?
Just asking

[Pizzapie500]

Hey I posted it =) watch it everyone!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NPdbPcQUE4

[Pizzapie500]

What's a Emb Video code?

[I_am_Canadian]

Hey, Thats a very well made video! Best of luck selling!

[Pizzapie500]

Well i'm going to try to sell it ok? I'll tell you if the copyright people arrest me. This isn't a copyrighted item and I doubt i'll get any issues. If i do, I won't blame anything on you.

[I_am_Canadian]

Okay. I might ask for a penny or two if it actually sells :-p

[Pizzapie500]

Hey can I make a video of this shooting and stuff and post it on youtube? Possibly sell the cannon on ebay? I will give you full credit and link the instructions to this page and your youtube page. I might not even do it (Unless I have some time).

[I_am_Canadian]

I might want a bit more info on selling my models, we might bump into some copyright issues there...

But, go right ahead and make a video! If its good, I'll add it to the instructable.

[Pizzapie500]

Ok i'll make a video but it'll take a while. But you can get copyright issues on ebay?

[I_am_Canadian]

Selling Knex models? I'd imagine the actual knex company might disagree.

[Pizzapie500]

I wouldn't call it a "model" I would just say knex cannon or something. On ebay they sell ferris wheels or rollercoasters made already but not by the knex company's instructions. On pretty sure they didn't get copy right issues.

[Pizzapie500]

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