Here's a question for you to think about: Why does there appear to be no recoil when this cannon fires, but my last vacuum cannon recoiled heavily? Hint: The answer is not just because the cannon is held down more securely, though that's part of it.
I assume it has something to do with the projectile launching out as well as the air coming in from the other side of the cannon. The two forces cancel each other out? Hopefully you get what I am saying.
Maybe if you put the flap underneath the barrel it will move out the way before the projectile hits it because it won't have to work against gravity, hope this helps
Eren Thompson was thinking the same, he could just have a rope to hold it up before he has established a vacuum. Once he has moved that piston back just a bit, it would hold itself in place and he could release the rope. It would be faster, the question is if it would be fast enough. It would be really easy for him to test though
Actually... there are also two other simple solutions. 1. He could lower the mass of the whole value. (hinge out of plastic, hinge glued to the valve instead of screwed on with a nut and bolt.) 2. He could increase the (m/s)/rad of the valve. He could do this by mounting the other side of the hinge (opposite of the valve) directly to the top of the cannon instead of mounting it on top of that piece of wood and THEN on top of the cannon. Basically, by increasing the length of the valve arm, he's increasing the amount of force required to get the valve to travel 80 degrees and clear the barrel. Just like how you can apply the same force to a door from the handle and right next the hinge but pushing from the handle doesn't make it swing open as fast as pushing from right next to the hinge.
Thanks Grant! Feel free to use it, I would love to see what others can come up with for that piston. I was pretty proud of how simple they are to assemble.
This is a phenomenal design! I did a science fair project on vacuum cannon barrel lengths a number of years ago and ever since I have wanted to find a way the same results could be achieved without a vacuum pump. I love the simplicity of this cannon with the same amount of power as your other cannons. Nice work Ben keep it up!
Inside the vacuum it would not work. But if you had smoke/flour behind the projectile (outside the vacuum) the smoke would get sucked into the pipe pushing the projectile out the other end leaving a trail of smoke behind it. The only way it would work inside the vacuum would be if you put a fine solid such as flour in front of the projectile and pulled back the piston to shoot it out.
I am going to make this with my son this summer, it will be a great project with him to get him interested in working with some of the tools in my shop. Thank you!
Have you thought about using a Spring to open the Flap disk faster? You could use a Piece of String to hold it down while you are pulling the Vacuum, then release the string and the vacuum will hold it shut. as you fire the Spring will open it faster than the pressure alone, at least that was my thought Process. Maybe it is worth it to check it out? as alwysy Great Video Mate Best Regards Joe
super simple and effective design. I think it's amazing how sometimes projects start out very complicated but as you work with the ideas they become very simple. I also like this different style of production.
Would it be feasible to make a handheld version? Much like a toy or maybe close to the power of a slingshot? That would be a rather interesting project :)
That's a fair point man, but it could be more than just scaling it down ;) It could have added features which would facilitate it's handheld use, so it's no a cumbersome thing to use for quick recreational purposes. It could even feature a spring mechanism of some sort to aid in firing, something to make reloading even easier and also a working flap, so you don't have to carry lots of burst disks around with something supposed to be easily carried and used
Of course, however, remember the power comes out of all the air he is evacuating and a smaller tube would mean less power. It would also be much harder to draw back if it was made powerful.
Scaling down to hand held size would mean much less power, true. Hmmm... Perhaps a two person weapon, like a bazooka? One man holding and aiming the tube, and one pulling the piston. ... ... and now I'm contemplating a streamlined fin stabilized projectile...
I think I started following your videos maybe 10 / 12 years ago when I was in high school. I haven't watched your stuff since then. This video recently popped up and seeing you made it so far now with many other explorations is really motivating.
Make a REALLY big one that you pull back with a winch on a truck. Im thinking 10" pvc thats 20' long would make enough force to get a preemptive strike on north korea.
I did the math: If you were to shoot a 5kg bowling ball with a 9" pvc thats 20' long the ball would reach slightly over 500km/h (310mph), that is however without friction and with a perfect vacuum.
That means it would have 346.455 Joules of energy. And you could do it with instead of a winch on a truck, just go back to the old design and use a large vacuum pump.
I really love this video. The enthusiasm and explanations it's so fun to watch and I get a smile from ear to ear when I watch you talking about a amazing creation!!!
I wonder whether its possible to build a miniature version for two handed portable operation with normal pvc parts. This cannon design is really good, it really has the potential to become as popular as a crossbow.
Yes, but making it larger would require a great deal more force to pull the piston back. You can make it smaller in diameter, but it still needs to be quite long to work properly.
Really enjoy your videos, and have done so for a few years. The number of supporters on patreon is a bit disappointing considering the quality of the videos you produce. I'd love to support you, but I don't have a regular income yet and no payment method available to use on patreon. But some day, I'll be there. Anyways, continue making great, well-produced videos showcasing awesome ideas!
Don't give up on the flap idea. I'm thinking that you could use a much thinner and lighter weight flap. I would try either stiff aluminum sheet, or better yet, some carbon fiber sheet. The gasket could be made from Silpat (or any other silicone baking sheet). Also, that hinge looks pretty heavy as well; maybe just tape the top with a small length of scotch tape. With this design, the you are basically making a reusable disk more than a flap. Love your stuff! Never stop building!
Absolutely smashing. Thank you. All I want to do is cheaply send a standard Nerf foam dart around 50 metres vertically - as simple and as basic as that. Your excellent innovative presentations give me lots of ideas but particularly this presentation.
Saving this to my "Project with Kids" playlist. Great way to get them interested in the science involved. Also Budget friendly. Thanx for the great content!
Grey hair happens early in some people for some reason, I'm sure Wikipedia could tell us exactly why. I went to school with this kid who's hair started turning grey at 14/Freshman year of HS, by the time we graduated he was grayer than my father, but more of a darker grey. Weird thing is, I saw him about a month ago at a gas station for the first time since 2011 graduation and it didn't seem like he'd aged a day. Genetic mutations fascinate me.
One of my old blowgun designs used a hinged valve that popped open from POSITIVE pressure from within the tube and although it opened fast enough that the dart didn't hit it on the way out, I always worried that it might, given the acceleration of the lightweight darts I was using. So, I cut the bottom of the muzzle off at a 45 degree angle and fitted it with an elliptically-shaped valve to snap over the new opening. By doing this it reduced the number of degrees required to reach the fully opened position by half....hence, "It got outta the way faster", lol. Reducing the weight of your valve and adding a dual-acting spring might help, as well....one that just barely holds the valve shut but after a degree or two of movement jerks the valve open quickly. Well, that's MY two cents worth! really like your cannon as well as your other videos!
This actually what my friend and I tried to do because we didn't have a vacuum pump and we didn't feel like making one. We went small scale first and made one that shoots BBs pretty darn far. We were think of making one out of larger PVC next. Anyways, pretty cool video!
Thanks for another awesome video, they have been an amazing source of inspiration for gear projects I've done with my kids. Just finished a ukelele using your cigar box guitar techniques. Just signing up to support your videos on patreon, very well earned thank you very much!
I really like these video formats a lot. even if you aren't showing off something new its interesting and fun to have you explain the concepts behind how the cannon works. plus its nice to have a video thats less clinical than they have been in the past, which isn't to say that they aren't still great!
It's not fair. You're extremely inventive and ridiculously good looking! The rest of us have no chance! :) I really like the simplicity of this design. No pump, only one (well, two, if you count the projectile) moving parts, and it builds on a previous design (your PVC piston).
In stead of using ducttape you could do this: 1) Saw off an inch or less of the kind of pipe you used for the barrel, to create a ring. 2) Cut open that ring, I recommend cutting diagonally. After that just bend it open. If it doesn bend easy enough, just heat it up and bend it out a little bit. 3) In stead of taping the burst disk, just jam on that ring. If've cut it open diagonally you won't have a region where it's not held tight. 4) If it doesn't hold a vacuum try with 2 rings, put on one with the slot on the top, and the other one with the slot on the botton. --- How to improve on the hinge-seal-thingy: You want it to be a light as possible. Omit the hinge altogether, you're even better off asking someone to hold it for you until you have a vacuum. Some things that are light and can hold a vacuum: Firstly *the bottom* of a soda/beercan; ok, it's just 2 inches in dia, but still. Secondly the bottom of a coke bottle... Yes, coke bottles implode under vacuum, but here's how you could modify it: _(The bottom of the bottle is obviously more rugged than the sides, that's already good)_ You basically cut off the bottom; then insert in into your barrel, so that the inside of the 'bottle' is facing the outside air, and the outside of the bottle is facing the piston; after that you gently heat up the edges and bend them over so that they hook onto the edge. As a finishing touch you add some rubber or silicone onto the end of the barrel.
Very nice . Brings many creative things to mind using this concept Show me a " burst disk " that can repeat or reset itself Good job with the video , thanx
This is really awesome! I always told my high school physics teacher I was going to make a vacuum cannon and show him but couldn't do it without a vacuum pump. This design makes me want to try and make my own though!
This is really a great super idea I was thinking about PVC cannon to throw the fishing bait, your idea is just amazing but only one problem is there (the fishing line) would be glad if you made a video about that
watching your videos is really refreshing. you don't only learn, but you also become fascinated by how it works. you do a really good job of keeping it interesting too. deserves more views :^)
brilliant idea! I was playing with the idea of the flap disc for my large bore vacuum cannon as well. I think if you attach the flap only on a thin string it might already be enough of a weight saving over the steel hinge to work.
My segustions: Drill a hole so you don't have to pull the piston all the way out. And a magnet could be used to hold the projectile to the end of the piston. put the metal on the piston so your not shooting metal and craft magnets are often easy to melt on to things with a heat gun. Great video, good production values and lighting.
TH-cam randomly recommended this video to me, and I'm glad it did. It's kind of weird because I just built a tennis ball launcher, using PVC pipe, for my dog yesterday. That cannon is awesome! When I'm done with this comment, im going to watch your other videos. Thanks!
Thx dude. oh yeah there isn't any recoil because the air rushes in from the back whereas on the other cannon when the cap broke a vortex formed pulling the cannon back slightly.
Here's a question for you to think about: Why does there appear to be no recoil when this cannon fires, but my last vacuum cannon recoiled heavily?
Hint: The answer is not just because the cannon is held down more securely, though that's part of it.
I assume it has something to do with the projectile launching out as well as the air coming in from the other side of the cannon. The two forces cancel each other out? Hopefully you get what I am saying.
Nope. Both cannons would have no recoil in that case.
Hmmm... you have me stumped here.
Maybe the Vacuum in the new design isnt as powerful as with the vacuum pump, and plus this one being secured better.
The vacuum in this cannon is actually even stronger than in my last one.
Maybe if you put the flap underneath the barrel it will move out the way before the projectile hits it because it won't have to work against gravity, hope this helps
with just the right amount of rubber or spring tension pulling at it as well
Eren Thompson Was thinking the same as well
Eren Thompson was thinking the same, he could just have a rope to hold it up before he has established a vacuum. Once he has moved that piston back just a bit, it would hold itself in place and he could release the rope. It would be faster, the question is if it would be fast enough. It would be really easy for him to test though
Or he could just use a longer barrel...
Actually... there are also two other simple solutions.
1. He could lower the mass of the whole value. (hinge out of plastic, hinge glued to the valve instead of screwed on with a nut and bolt.)
2. He could increase the (m/s)/rad of the valve. He could do this by mounting the other side of the hinge (opposite of the valve) directly to the top of the cannon instead of mounting it on top of that piece of wood and THEN on top of the cannon. Basically, by increasing the length of the valve arm, he's increasing the amount of force required to get the valve to travel 80 degrees and clear the barrel. Just like how you can apply the same force to a door from the handle and right next the hinge but pushing from the handle doesn't make it swing open as fast as pushing from right next to the hinge.
This is seriously the best cannon on youtube... So simple yet so powerful!!! I love it!
I like the coaxial piston cannon because you can pump it up walk around and fire at will no stands needed. Lotta fun mines awesome
This is one of the craziest cannons ive seen and probably good thing i didn't know about this as a kid
Fantastic application of the PVC piston!
Thanks Grant! Feel free to use it, I would love to see what others can come up with for that piston. I was pretty proud of how simple they are to assemble.
Grant Thompson - "The King of Random", future mash mellow shooter?
This makes me wonder if the concept could be turned into a vertical rocket launcher.
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i dont think so. try searching for marshmallow in a vacuum. the projectile would expand and get jammed in the barrel.
Maybe you can use a magnet to hold the projectile
that is pretty clever!
That's really clever. Why didn't I think of that!
thx
theres always a clever solution for everything it just has to cross youre mind
Rutger 420 NightHawk needs to see this!
Would it be possible to scale it down even further? My thought was to make it a handheld dart launcher using it like you would draw on a bow.
try syringe
Wouldn’t that affect the power? The longer the barrel the more power it can produce. Right?
This is a phenomenal design! I did a science fair project on vacuum cannon barrel lengths a number of years ago and ever since I have wanted to find a way the same results could be achieved without a vacuum pump. I love the simplicity of this cannon with the same amount of power as your other cannons. Nice work Ben keep it up!
That cannon has some serious power. Great video!
I feel like you should patent this new, novel, and highly effective method of stamping aluminum.
lollolololol
Stamping at the speed of sound
I really like this design! Great video too.
Would the plastic disk work on its own? without the hinge
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Irritation Gaming lmao
How to crack a boys with the cold ones 😂
you are an absolute genius, I would have never thought of using a vacuum like this to create a cannon. Thank you!!!!
you should put smoke or fog behind your project where its sucked and record it in slo-mo
Inside the vacuum it would not work. But if you had smoke/flour behind the projectile (outside the vacuum) the smoke would get sucked into the pipe pushing the projectile out the other end leaving a trail of smoke behind it. The only way it would work inside the vacuum would be if you put a fine solid such as flour in front of the projectile and pulled back the piston to shoot it out.
Heinocraft how does it work? Or why do you say that?
What I mean is put the smoke or whatever outside of the vacuum. Like right behind where the air get sucked in so we can see it get sucked in?
Preston Blackard yup i wasn't specific enough huh. I meant outside, behind his project.being the end where the SUCC
I concur.
I am going to make this with my son this summer, it will be a great project with him to get him interested in working with some of the tools in my shop. Thank you!
So simple, yet so ingenious! Great work!
Thank you for all the ideas and projects. My family loves your easy to follow teachings and expertise
Have you thought about using a Spring to open the Flap disk faster? You could use a Piece of String to hold it down while you are pulling the Vacuum, then release the string and the vacuum will hold it shut. as you fire the Spring will open it faster than the pressure alone, at least that was my thought Process. Maybe it is worth it to check it out? as alwysy Great Video Mate
Best Regards
Joe
super simple and effective design. I think it's amazing how sometimes projects start out very complicated but as you work with the ideas they become very simple. I also like this different style of production.
Thanks Schel!
Would it be feasible to make a handheld version? Much like a toy or maybe close to the power of a slingshot?
That would be a rather interesting project :)
It seems like it would be pretty easy to just scale this down. I don't think it would need its own video.
That's a fair point man, but it could be more than just scaling it down ;)
It could have added features which would facilitate it's handheld use, so it's no a cumbersome thing to use for quick recreational purposes. It could even feature a spring mechanism of some sort to aid in firing, something to make reloading even easier and also a working flap, so you don't have to carry lots of burst disks around with something supposed to be easily carried and used
Of course, however, remember the power comes out of all the air he is evacuating and a smaller tube would mean less power. It would also be much harder to draw back if it was made powerful.
Indeed, I was wondering about that, it may become rather unfeasible depending on how small we're talking about
Scaling down to hand held size would mean much less power, true. Hmmm... Perhaps a two person weapon, like a bazooka? One man holding and aiming the tube, and one pulling the piston.
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... and now I'm contemplating a streamlined fin stabilized projectile...
I think I started following your videos maybe 10 / 12 years ago when I was in high school. I haven't watched your stuff since then. This video recently popped up and seeing you made it so far now with many other explorations is really motivating.
Make a REALLY big one that you pull back with a winch on a truck. Im thinking 10" pvc thats 20' long would make enough force to get a preemptive strike on north korea.
Adam Moore YES this needs to be a thing. "Why are we not funding this?"
I did the math: If you were to shoot a 5kg bowling ball with a 9" pvc thats 20' long the ball would reach slightly over 500km/h (310mph), that is however without friction and with a perfect vacuum.
That means it would have 346.455 Joules of energy. And you could do it with instead of a winch on a truck, just go back to the old design and use a large vacuum pump.
A bowling ball going 310 mph seems like it would have alot more energy than 346 joules.
Yeah that surprised me too. Im not sure where i went wrong
I really love this video. The enthusiasm and explanations it's so fun to watch and I get a smile from ear to ear when I watch you talking about a amazing creation!!!
I wonder whether its possible to build a miniature version for two handed portable operation with normal pvc parts.
This cannon design is really good, it really has the potential to become as popular as a crossbow.
thats fantastic, im gonna make one later. this is so elegant and simple i love it, just earned yourself another patron
Dick Cheneh but you have to use aluminum and duct tape on each fire...
Not all that efficient
theres nothing that cannot be fixed with this design
Is it possible to scale this cannon differently with the same principle but smaller or larger to fire different projectiles?
Yes, but making it larger would require a great deal more force to pull the piston back. You can make it smaller in diameter, but it still needs to be quite long to work properly.
beautiful design.simple and functions smoothly.
Really enjoy your videos, and have done so for a few years. The number of supporters on patreon is a bit disappointing considering the quality of the videos you produce. I'd love to support you, but I don't have a regular income yet and no payment method available to use on patreon. But some day, I'll be there.
Anyways, continue making great, well-produced videos showcasing awesome ideas!
Don't give up on the flap idea. I'm thinking that you could use a much thinner and lighter weight flap. I would try either stiff aluminum sheet, or better yet, some carbon fiber sheet. The gasket could be made from Silpat (or any other silicone baking sheet). Also, that hinge looks pretty heavy as well; maybe just tape the top with a small length of scotch tape. With this design, the you are basically making a reusable disk more than a flap. Love your stuff! Never stop building!
It would be so cool if you could pull the piston back using some king of crank or gear system
Yeah plus you would need a system like that to make it more powerful since otherwise you need to physically pull the force.
Maybe if he did a flat gear along the piston with the crank and gear firmly attached the cannon then it would not need to be anchored.
Vakus Drake ITS CALLED GEARING.
1st time watcher... video well done. Amazing how much power is in nature without costing a ton of money.
Let me show you its features!
+1 for the Jörg Sprave Refference
I love all your videos it helps me to keep the kids busy
How far can it shoot?
About 6
@@Sky20653 Yeah, more or less
Absolutely smashing. Thank you.
All I want to do is cheaply send a standard Nerf foam dart around 50 metres vertically - as simple and as basic as that.
Your excellent innovative presentations give me lots of ideas but particularly this presentation.
I'm going to build this cannon and film it at 40 000 fps. I'm really interested to see how the burst disc works up close and personal.
If you do be sure to send me a link to the video. I'd like to see it
Spirit Please send me a link, too. I would like to build this vacuum cannon.
Spirit please can you send me a link too ? I'm very interested :)
Where's the vid bud?
Your inventions are always so amazing to see and watching you build them is so Intriguing.
His eyebrows go up every time he looks at the camera
But I love his contest more than I love his eyebrows
Holy shit he does it every time , now i cant see this
Saving this to my "Project with Kids" playlist. Great way to get them interested in the science involved. Also Budget friendly. Thanx for the great content!
I was actually thinking of making a nerf gun with this principle for some time now
Love TH-cam.. learn something new everyday!
Can you try making an Asssasin's Creed grappling hook using this idea?
D1G1T4L PYRO That is Spring Powered. For Vacuum you need quite a big Pipe/Cylinder thing. Which is impractical in this case
D1G1T4L PYRO this ain't the Colin furz channel
***** I know, but still
Great idea! even though its impractical isn't that the point of mad science?
watched your videos for years, and I've always found them very engaging, useful and informative!
How old is Ben? He has grey hair, but still looks like he could be 25 years old. Must have good genes
I'm 27. I've had gray hair since I was 17 or 18.
Wow, didn't know you could start getting grey hair that early. Still an awesome face tho. Love your videos!
Swekkinator I'm 15 and I have Gray hair it's normal
Swekkinator tru dat. he has a fabulous haircut
Grey hair happens early in some people for some reason, I'm sure Wikipedia could tell us exactly why. I went to school with this kid who's hair started turning grey at 14/Freshman year of HS, by the time we graduated he was grayer than my father, but more of a darker grey. Weird thing is, I saw him about a month ago at a gas station for the first time since 2011 graduation and it didn't seem like he'd aged a day. Genetic mutations fascinate me.
Not to put down your narration videos, but I really enjoyed seeing you explain it in person rather than you narrating.
Great video! Awesome cannon!
I love when you talk naturaly, like King Of Random.
unlike king of random he didn't trade his few jewels of videos for sacks of moneymaking crap every day!
I love how simple this is.
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how are you still getting likes EVEN after 1min after the video?
creatorlater I'm happy to be in the 1min club
creatorlater you can get creams that numb sensitivity that help with that issue.
Bet the wife isn't happy with that...
I love that PVC twang it makes when it fires!
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I've always wanted to make a cannon with my daughters. This is one we can do. Thank you.
Very interesting Ben. I like this more casual video format.
Awesome! It's really cool seeing a manually activated version. I'll re-patronize soon (I have some big expenses right now, moving into my new house.)
One of my old blowgun designs used a hinged valve that popped open from POSITIVE pressure from within the tube and although it opened fast enough that the dart didn't hit it on the way out, I always worried that it might, given the acceleration of the lightweight darts I was using. So, I cut the bottom of the muzzle off at a 45 degree angle and fitted it with an elliptically-shaped valve to snap over the new opening. By doing this it reduced the number of degrees required to reach the fully opened position by half....hence, "It got outta the way faster", lol. Reducing the weight of your valve and adding a dual-acting spring might help, as well....one that just barely holds the valve shut but after a degree or two of movement jerks the valve open quickly. Well, that's MY two cents worth! really like your cannon as well as your other videos!
This actually what my friend and I tried to do because we didn't have a vacuum pump and we didn't feel like making one. We went small scale first and made one that shoots BBs pretty darn far. We were think of making one out of larger PVC next. Anyways, pretty cool video!
Thanks for another awesome video, they have been an amazing source of inspiration for gear projects I've done with my kids. Just finished a ukelele using your cigar box guitar techniques. Just signing up to support your videos on patreon, very well earned thank you very much!
Thanks! Hope the ukulele turned out well. Email me a picture sometime, I'd like to see it.
I really love that you made this I wanted to make a vacuum cannon before but didn't want to spend the money on a pump thanks😃
A very smart and cool vacuum canon!!!
Dude! This is ingenious.
I have to go build one now. probably gonna make it tennis ball size.
I love the style of this video, very informative and more personal
I've never seen a vacuum Cannon like this it's really cool
Hello dude! Thanks for the video. I appreciate the calm nature of your video. Looks like a fun project! Keep up the good work!
I love watching your videos. Can't wait to try out some of these projects you did with my son when he is old enough.
I really like these video formats a lot. even if you aren't showing off something new its interesting and fun to have you explain the concepts behind how the cannon works.
plus its nice to have a video thats less clinical than they have been in the past, which isn't to say that they aren't still great!
Loved this video! I totally want to make a vacuum cannon now! Thanks for making this!
Love it!
It's not fair. You're extremely inventive and ridiculously good looking! The rest of us have no chance! :)
I really like the simplicity of this design. No pump, only one (well, two, if you count the projectile) moving parts, and it builds on a previous design (your PVC piston).
Dude, very very awesome! I love that it doesn't require a vacuum pump... Now to find time to build one.
One of your most professional feeling videos to date, well done!
Great design. Love the powerless option.
I think this is really well done all around.
This taught me so much with such a simple design. Excellent demonstration!
Awesome! Just put on a vacuum accumulator on the muzzle to get rid of the back pressure, and you have a winner.
I love the simple design.
It's a good idea to upgrade and upgrade our project and learn about it more and more
In stead of using ducttape you could do this:
1) Saw off an inch or less of the kind of pipe you used for the barrel, to create a ring.
2) Cut open that ring, I recommend cutting diagonally. After that just bend it open. If it doesn bend easy enough, just heat it up and bend it out a little bit.
3) In stead of taping the burst disk, just jam on that ring. If've cut it open diagonally you won't have a region where it's not held tight.
4) If it doesn't hold a vacuum try with 2 rings, put on one with the slot on the top, and the other one with the slot on the botton.
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How to improve on the hinge-seal-thingy:
You want it to be a light as possible. Omit the hinge altogether, you're even better off asking someone to hold it for you until you have a vacuum.
Some things that are light and can hold a vacuum:
Firstly *the bottom* of a soda/beercan; ok, it's just 2 inches in dia, but still.
Secondly the bottom of a coke bottle... Yes, coke bottles implode under vacuum, but here's how you could modify it:
_(The bottom of the bottle is obviously more rugged than the sides, that's already good)_
You basically cut off the bottom; then insert in into your barrel, so that the inside of the 'bottle' is facing the outside air, and the outside of the bottle is facing the piston; after that you gently heat up the edges and bend them over so that they hook onto the edge. As a finishing touch you add some rubber or silicone onto the end of the barrel.
Very nice . Brings many creative things to mind using this concept
Show me a " burst disk " that can repeat or reset itself Good job with the video , thanx
Your production value is really good
You are a genius!!! I have been thinking about how to do this!
Great job on the project and the way you explained things. Thanks for the fantastic videos.
Tilt it upwards - would love to see how far it flies... just watch out for those cars!
As far as my Tastes go, you have to be one of the most if not, the most premier, TH-cam creator out there man. Bravo once again.
Great build and video work. The explanation was well done. Thank you for taking the time to put this together! Simple and easy to follow.
This is really awesome! I always told my high school physics teacher I was going to make a vacuum cannon and show him but couldn't do it without a vacuum pump. This design makes me want to try and make my own though!
is this work on airgun?
U are a great youtuber you take time to make Ur vids so they turn out with as much awesomeness as possible in a short amount of time great
Job
This is really a great super idea
I was thinking about PVC cannon to throw the fishing bait, your idea is just amazing but only one problem is there (the fishing line) would be glad if you made a video about that
watching your videos is really refreshing. you don't only learn, but you also become fascinated by how it works. you do a really good job of keeping it interesting too. deserves more views :^)
Best use of Pabst I've ever seen
brilliant idea! I was playing with the idea of the flap disc for my large bore vacuum cannon as well. I think if you attach the flap only on a thin string it might already be enough of a weight saving over the steel hinge to work.
I just saw your upload showing that valve orientation can't beat the projectile speed... I love the simplicity of the plastic cup cork!
My segustions: Drill a hole so you don't have to pull the piston all the way out. And a magnet could be used to hold the projectile to the end of the piston. put the metal on the piston so your not shooting metal and craft magnets are often easy to melt on to things with a heat gun. Great video, good production values and lighting.
TH-cam randomly recommended this video to me, and I'm glad it did. It's kind of weird because I just built a tennis ball launcher, using PVC pipe, for my dog yesterday. That cannon is awesome! When I'm done with this comment, im going to watch your other videos. Thanks!
dude, like, coolest physics teacher ever
This is a pretty efficient design! Minimal and simple parts. I want to build one too!
Thank you video and explaining how vacuum works
I love, and watch, all of your videos! ❤
I waited entirely too long to watch this video. Awesome.
Thx dude. oh yeah there isn't any recoil because the air rushes in from the back whereas on the other cannon when the cap broke a vortex formed pulling the cannon back slightly.
I love your vacuum cannons! I'm going to build this one!! Thanks for the video