Giant Ballista
Reef Sweeney and Justin Mun
About:
About:
This is a mounted, 1-axis, ballista. Utilizing torsion bundles of paracord, the user can launch a 3 foot bolt towards a target by releasing the trigger mechanism. It imitates ballistas commonly seen in many movies about the medieval and middle ages.
Prototype 1: 1/8th Scale Model
Prototype 1: 1/8th Scale Model
Helped us to understand ideal dimensions and forces
Prototype 2: 1/2 Scale Model
Prototype 2: 1/2 Scale Model
Narrower face with better tensioning mechanism
Full Scale Model
Full Scale Model
Full trigger system with powered winch, longer arms, better rope for better firepower
Trigger Mechanism
Trigger Mechanism
Torsion Bundles
Torsion Bundles
CAD Design
CAD Design
This is the onshape model for the final ballista.
Project Demo: Midscale Prototype
Project Demo: Midscale Prototype