I agree with him because you want as much potential energy and kinetic energy. You get that by having the counter weight higher. Also you might want to move back the throwing arm and counter weight. It seems to be very far forwards if you move it back you should see a jump in distance.
Not too many people are building FAKAs. It's an ambitious undertaking.
One point of King Arthur design is that you should have the counterweight hanger so long that the weight barely has room to swing through at the bottom. This creates a longer drop path and drop distance is as important in generating energy as the amount of counterweight.
Also, having the arm assembly more vertical when cocked gives less stress and friction in the trigger.
I agree with him because you want as much potential energy and kinetic energy. You get that by having the counter weight higher. Also you might want to move back the throwing arm and counter weight. It seems to be very far forwards if you move it back you should see a jump in distance.
ACDC5968 8 months ago
Akitist
ACDC5968 8 months ago
I agree with arkist
ACDC5968 8 months ago
Not too many people are building FAKAs. It's an ambitious undertaking.
One point of King Arthur design is that you should have the counterweight hanger so long that the weight barely has room to swing through at the bottom. This creates a longer drop path and drop distance is as important in generating energy as the amount of counterweight.
Also, having the arm assembly more vertical when cocked gives less stress and friction in the trigger.
I like the lightening holes in the arm.
akitist 9 months ago