Introduction: TORSION BALLISTA
Check this Torsion Ballista made of lasercut 3mm cardboard! We got inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci's weapons.
Thank's to Francesco Petracca and Fulvio Gabriele Volpi
Step 1: Drawing for Laser Cut
Attachments
Step 2: Assembly the Components
Assembly the components and paste the wings of the torsion springs.
Step 3: Make the Torsion Springs
use elastic bands fot the torsion springs. You can alter the tension of the torsion springs changing the position of the screws in the 3 holes in the front.
Wind the springs...
7 Comments
Question 2 years ago
what size is everything
Tip 3 years ago
I made one
5 years ago
This is pretty cool. Has anyone experimented with using twine, or similar materials for the torsion springs?
6 years ago
Where are the pieces on how to make it? It's really cool, i just want to know what I need to make it.
8 years ago on Introduction
How do you put on the trigger mechanism??
8 years ago on Introduction
I love this, well done.
8 years ago on Introduction
Very cool project!