How to Make a Quad-Barrel Air Cannon

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 มิ.ย. 2021
  • You've seen the demo, now learn how to make your very own semi-auto or full-auto R0M4 quad-barrel air cannon!
    Welcome back recruit! Major Sergeant Private Major here again, ready to help you create your very own multi-barrel pneumatic launcher! I'll go over the version from the demo video, as well as several others that we've created so that anyone can build their own ROM4. No soldering or coding experience? No problem! We've included a design that uses simple buttons and wire nuts.
    Join me.
    *** DISCLAIMER ***: As mentioned in the video, PVC IS NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD PRESSURIZED AIR. When PVC fails, it fails catastrophically (ie. it explodes). This can cause serious injury or death. I do not claim that building a cannon like mine (even by following my directions exactly) will mean you are safe using it. THERE IS NO WAY TO MAKE PVC 100% SAFE WHEN IT IS PRESSURIZED WITH AIR. If you choose to build this project, you do so at your own risk. I do not accept any responsibility for any/all damage, injuries, or death related to your building or use of a similar device. Check your local laws before making an air cannon, as some cities, counties, and states do not allow them.
    -- Parts/tools I used --
    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases through links in my descriptions and comments. This helps me finance future videos at no additional cost to you. If you choose to support me in this way, thank you.
    - Cannon -
    PVC (Schedule 80 recommended!!)
    Sprinkler valve: amzn.to/3jelI3C
    Solenoids: amzn.to/3h5ledf
    J-B Weld: amzn.to/3gU33sb
    PVC primer/cement: amzn.to/35Vyufy
    1/4" NPT tap and 7/16" drill bit: amzn.to/2U3NyoO
    1/4" NPT coupler, male: amzn.to/3dfbdZU
    Gauges: amzn.to/3vVtEJV
    Schrader valves: amzn.to/2U502w7
    3in wood screws: amzn.to/2UIn9NB
    Paint: amzn.to/2TeYcca
    Sandpaper: amzn.to/3x1Z3eQ
    Dual-lock: amzn.to/2UN1dkp
    Plywood (we used 1/2")
    Two 2x4s
    Wood screws
    - Electronics -
    Battery: amzn.to/3zZOP0n
    Push buttons: amzn.to/3jpG6iv
    Wire nuts: amzn.to/3zUirw9
    22AWG stranded wire: amzn.to/3dkN4Bc
    Power plugs: amzn.to/3A6d11t
    Heat shrink: amzn.to/3A1sxeF
    - Circuit board -
    Perfboard: amzn.to/3vX3NRO
    Headers: amzn.to/3gY1hGL
    Arduino Nano: amzn.to/3jcLDsw
    MOSFETs: amzn.to/2TVselb (or IRLZ44Ns)
    Resistors: amzn.to/2UIjCPl
    Diodes: amzn.to/3xUKlX8
    Terminals: amzn.to/3A0UTpu
    22AWG solid wire: amzn.to/3haZlJz
    Power jacks: amzn.to/3y0absD
    Screws: amzn.to/3wUexS9
    Toggle switch: amzn.to/3gR3ELo (optional)
    Inserts: amzn.to/3A5zdsl (optional)
    - Tools -
    Soldering iron: amzn.to/3dfthmY
    Solder: amzn.to/3xRtNPP
    Drill: amzn.to/3jjH6Va
    Cutters: amzn.to/2U7tNg4
    Strippers: amzn.to/3qrEwhr
    Helping hands: amzn.to/3AOzD6J
    Fan: amzn.to/3A4jnhy
    3D printer (optional)
    Insert installation tips: amzn.to/2U1gj5N (optional)
    - Other items (optional)
    NRF24L01: amzn.to/3xRMhiY
    --- Useful Links --
    Quad Cannon Demo ► • Quad Barrel Air Cannon...
    How to Make A Simple Air Cannon ► • How to Make a Simple A...
    Circuit board writeup ► bit.ly/3h0WAMc
    - Basic electronics -
    Soldering crash course: • Soldering Crash Course...
    learnelectronics: bit.ly/3qmwE0s
    element14 "The Learning Circuit" playlist: bit.ly/2T6Z9mV
    EEVBlog: bit.ly/3w3Q6AF
    - Arduino -
    Core Electronics' "Arduino Workshop for Beginners" playlist: bit.ly/362bprD
    Official Arduino knowledge base: www.arduino.cc/reference/en/
    Official Arduino forum: forum.arduino.cc
    DroneBot Workshop: bit.ly/3vRVmH9
    - NRF24L01 wireless module
    How To Mechatronics channel: bit.ly/3qmHh3D
    NRF24L01 tutorial: • Arduino Wireless Commu...
    Arduino RC transmitter: • DIY Arduino based RC T...
    --- Attributions --
    Music (in order):
    Officers Call by the U.S. Marine Corps Band
    Yankee Doodle by the U.S. Navy Band
    Ceremonial Medley by the United States Marine Band
    Roast Beef Of Old England by the U.S. Marine Corps Band
    The Rifle Regiment by the U.S. Army Band
    National Emblem by the United States Naval Academy Band
    1812 Overture by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (final segment)
    Graphics:
    - Thumbnail -
    Tennis ball by @lightupphotos from Unsplash: bit.ly/3z4Oycc
    Water bottle by @charlesdeluvio from Unsplash: bit.ly/3z7iVhY
    Tomato by @omidian_hamed from Unsplash: bit.ly/3cjMEea
    - Video and thumbnail -
    Clouds vector by upklyak from Freepik.com
    bit.ly/30WQILd
    Footage (included in accordance with 17 U.S. Code § 107: Fair use):
    Colonel John Matrix, Commando, produced by Silver Pictures, distributed by 20th Century Fox
    Hector Barbossa, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films, distributed by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
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  • @NuclearTopSpot
    @NuclearTopSpot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    oh my god. the presentation. the outfit. the background music. clean, concise, funny.
    imma call up ma boi Elon, this channel needs some tickets to the moon asap

    • @HardwareUnknown
      @HardwareUnknown  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You're very kind. I had a lot of fun making this one, as well as the full demo video before it.
      Papa Elon... send me to Mars and beyond, baby!

    • @1islam1
      @1islam1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @Sciencish
    @Sciencish 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I think you’ll hit a kind of critical mass here soon. Your videos are thorough, entertaining, and have a high production quality, got my subscription!

    • @HardwareUnknown
      @HardwareUnknown  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That means a lot, thank you for the support. My early videos were long-winded and lacked focus, but they were good practice for scripting, lighting, sound, and editing. I'm glad to hear the effort is paying off.
      Lots more projects to come! I promise to make the subscription worth it.

  • @GetTheFOutOfMyWay
    @GetTheFOutOfMyWay ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the whole video, but the best part is the sound when fired! Lol

    • @HardwareUnknown
      @HardwareUnknown  ปีที่แล้ว

      Isn't it ridiculous? I had no idea it would have that weird honk while making it. The sound specifically has been one of the more popular features.

  • @NathanTaylor811
    @NathanTaylor811 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Those headphones are great. I love that I can listen to music while operating loud machinery.

    • @HardwareUnknown
      @HardwareUnknown  ปีที่แล้ว

      Aren't they the best? The one complaint I had was the earcups sort of crush permanently over time, reducing the cushioning, but I solved that by getting a set of the gel replacements.
      Not sure if you have that problem, but if so here's a link: amzn.to/3PNitgw

  • @RedDawn430
    @RedDawn430 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the constant updates!

    • @HardwareUnknown
      @HardwareUnknown  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Means a lot that you enjoy seeing more about the project! Makes it all that much more meaningful. Thanks for the support. 🙂

  • @alcxander
    @alcxander 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    everything about this was great, especially the wiring schematic step by step. great for understanding layout

    • @HardwareUnknown
      @HardwareUnknown  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had fun making that, glad it was easily understandable. Did the zoom view showing how to differentiate the plug leads make sense too? It was the main part I was concerned wouldn't be as easy to follow.

  • @JJJ-lm3gu
    @JJJ-lm3gu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent. As you encouraged in your video, I will be making some modifications (More so on the presentation) to your Quad design. I have nearly all the parts purchased....... Here we go!! TBC........

    • @HardwareUnknown
      @HardwareUnknown  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I want to see it when it's done, post a video and let me know when it's up! Definitely a lot of potential to modify the look in particular. Someone with more artistic experience could make all kinds of designs on top of the base launcher.

  • @GettingToHeaven
    @GettingToHeaven ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty darn ingenious! Great video!

    • @HardwareUnknown
      @HardwareUnknown  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed, it was a lot of fun to make and now use.

  • @StevieObieYT
    @StevieObieYT ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Major Sergeant Private Major 👋
    Salute to you for creating such an awesome cannon! That's badass!! 😎

    • @HardwareUnknown
      @HardwareUnknown  ปีที่แล้ว

      Indeed, private! The badassery of our engineers truly knows no bounds when it comes to culinary projectile ordinance delivery systems.

  • @inktownbitch21
    @inktownbitch21 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Here from backyardScience dope channel

    • @HardwareUnknown
      @HardwareUnknown  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for checking out the project! Hope you enjoy.

  • @Scoob609
    @Scoob609 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't know why this was in my recommended videos but I'm subbing.

    • @HardwareUnknown
      @HardwareUnknown  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Does anyone really *_need_* a quad cannon? No... but do you want to see more ridiculous builds? Of course you do. TH-cam recommendations on point.
      Thanks for the sub! Glad to have you on board. I'll be sure to make it worth it with the projects to come. In the mean time, check out the full demo video! Lots more launches, Major Sergeant Private Major antics, and an epic finale. I think you'll enjoy.

  • @freimann9067
    @freimann9067 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sir, when you were testing the barrels, it is actually a pipe as of a pipe organ! Set them different in length and line them up in a order and you can play music!

    • @HardwareUnknown
      @HardwareUnknown  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh man, this would be great! Imagine an entire classical or modern pop piece made via air cannon. It will take the music industry by storm.

  • @Bikramexperiment
    @Bikramexperiment 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very powerful cannon❤️❤️👍🔥😱

    • @HardwareUnknown
      @HardwareUnknown  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thought you'd enjoy. 🙂 Thanks for watching, more ridiculous projects to come!

  • @nhungduong3236
    @nhungduong3236 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Give it a hinge for tilt and a ball bearing for aiming left and right independently

    • @HardwareUnknown
      @HardwareUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was thinking about that, even the potential for motorizing it. Would be nuts to outfit it with all those.

  • @Fahrenheit38
    @Fahrenheit38 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Backyard Scientist sent me

    • @HardwareUnknown
      @HardwareUnknown  ปีที่แล้ว

      He's great. Thanks for checking out the channel! Hope you enjoy what you see.

  • @colterharrison2083
    @colterharrison2083 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    soooooo cooool

  • @spaghetboi5542
    @spaghetboi5542 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man you're underrated

    • @HardwareUnknown
      @HardwareUnknown  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate that. A number of my videos are not really "searchable", like who's typing in "quad-barrel air cannon", you know? But I still want to make it. Until I grow the channel a bit more, the algorithm isn't something I can rely on for ridiculous projects like this. So please, share it around with anyone you think would enjoy. Lots more builds to come!

    • @spaghetboi5542
      @spaghetboi5542 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HardwareUnknown yeah definitely! You should maybe try out some clickbaity titles to get more views

    • @HardwareUnknown
      @HardwareUnknown  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Clickbait is an interesting one. If you're delivering on your promise, is it clickbait? I want to be truthful with what I'm creating, but I do agree there are likely better titles I could come up with that would be more searchable despite the non-standard projects I intend to make. I'm playing around with that now. I switched the demo from "Quad-Barrel Air Cannon: The ULTIMATE PVC Launcher" to Quad-Barrel Air Cannon Helps Me Make Pasta Sauce". Both work, I just felt the second one is more of an interesting/unique title that fits the project and delivers right away. I wouldn't consider it clickbait, I just think it's better. We'll see if it helps!

    • @spaghetboi5542
      @spaghetboi5542 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HardwareUnknown 💯💯

  • @Shurikanwolfxx
    @Shurikanwolfxx 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    now i want to make one to mount onto a humvee for future milsim events

    • @HardwareUnknown
      @HardwareUnknown  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Send me a video, I want to see the results!

  • @hippopotamus86
    @hippopotamus86 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was that warning about not touching the wires when the battery is turned on serious?

    • @HardwareUnknown
      @HardwareUnknown  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Seeing as my build guides cater to newer makers, I like to add in standard good practices as advice. With the low power I'm using, perhaps it's overkill, but if this warning reminds someone not to touch/build something that creates exposed mains power then I may have saved a life. To me that's worth the overly cautious callout.

  • @paulcooke100
    @paulcooke100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why not short press for single shot, long press for multiple shots?

    • @HardwareUnknown
      @HardwareUnknown  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You certainly could! In the demo video, I show how the Nunchuk I used to control my cannon does just that. I kept the code simple for this build so people could understand it easily, however with a few additions of "millis()" in the code this can be done.

  • @noelgreenchikezieokezie8488
    @noelgreenchikezieokezie8488 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good and correct meeeennn

  • @rexmcstiller4675
    @rexmcstiller4675 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think I build a 6 barrel airsoft Nebelwerfer.

  • @IsmaelVazquezJr
    @IsmaelVazquezJr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can I enlist?

    • @HardwareUnknown
      @HardwareUnknown  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your interest, recruit! Report to Major Sergeant Private Major's Major Private Bootcamp and we'll get you sorted. Oo-rah!

  • @artem945
    @artem945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No way Bloons TD 7 leaked gameplay

    • @HardwareUnknown
      @HardwareUnknown  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Place several R0M4's around the map at key intersections. They're powerful, but the reload time means you'll need a few around. Now get out there and pop them bloons, recruit!

  • @GGRTL1
    @GGRTL1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here from TikTok.

    • @HardwareUnknown
      @HardwareUnknown  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for checking it out! All my full length stuff goes here. Just getting started, hope you stick around and enjoy. 🙂

  • @Waffles_with_syrup
    @Waffles_with_syrup ปีที่แล้ว

    Mamá

  • @pirules314
    @pirules314 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Go PRIME BEEF!!!