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The Mini Spud Launcher launches tiny bits of potato. The good thing about this project is it is all under $5. This project is small but it gets about 18-20 feet of range.
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You will need:
1 bicycle pump (preferred foot pump)
1 bicycle tire stem
1 1/2" pvc threaded end cap
1 1/8" brass nipple (1.5 to 2" long)
1 1/2" to 1/8" brass reducer
1 bicycle pump (preferred foot pump)
1 bicycle tire stem
1 1/2" pvc threaded end cap
1 1/8" brass nipple (1.5 to 2" long)
1 1/2" to 1/8" brass reducer
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Dec 18, 2011. 2:46 PMscrewscyco
says:
Do you have to do brass or can you do pvc
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Feb 18, 2012. 7:18 AMdremeldude
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U can use pvc as well but dont put the pressure too high, plus, I dont think People make 1/8" PVC
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Dec 18, 2011. 2:51 PMryobi (author)
says:
The brass screws into the pvc end cap so you would probably need to use brass.
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Jul 21, 2011. 2:51 PMdremeldude
says:
cool instructable, that gave me the inspiration to add this to my multi-cannon!!!!!!!!
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Mar 14, 2011. 1:51 PMryobi (author)
says:
there is no valve the the potato launches when it is ready (you can add a valve if you want to).
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Mar 13, 2011. 5:57 PM
zazenergy
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zazenergy
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This sounds like a lot of fun! Where's the valve (how do you release air into the chamber)?
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