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Offline Happy Gilmore

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Re: HOME MADE BIRD LAUNCHER (updated)
« Reply #15 on: September 03, 2011, 01:24:44 AM »
That is trick!! I'm always trying to think of stuff that works better and cheaper than what is on the market but, I always fall short somewhere.. :chuckle:..cool launcher no doubt..you have way more skills than I foo shoor
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Re: HOME MADE BIRD LAUNCHER (updated)
« Reply #16 on: February 24, 2016, 10:21:50 AM »
Any update on this?. I am wanting to buy the pull string trap but make my own remote actuator.

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Re: HOME MADE BIRD LAUNCHER (updated)
« Reply #17 on: February 25, 2016, 03:42:47 PM »
ok.  here are a couple pics.  i will be building a new launcher sometime soon,   this one was a very fast build.  i didn't have time to put much thought into it,  i bought the fabric at Joahns fabric, and i had the edges folded several times before i sewed it. (for strenghth)
i build the box itself out of some scrap metal i found in the backyard, i like the idea of having holes in the box the birds scent to get out better.  i will brobably end up tack welding the box together and remove the bolts.

i have the actuator attached temperarely, i need to find a good box that i can have the actuato, reciever, and battery in, and attach it nicely. also.  its alway good to have this info before you start building the launcher, so that you can acomidate for the box.

the remote sytem i bought was a really cheap one off of ebay. and it runs off of a 12v battery. i went with a big battery (but now i'm thinking i should've went with a smaller one.)  oh.  and its best to use a rechargable battery.
i soldered the battery wires to the battery so i can recharge it,

heres some pics of it, also a link to the remote system i bought.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/160598151871?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648


So are you handy with a torch to get the arms formed to fit or did you manage to find pieces bent to form that would work (if so, where?).

You can probably use an RC car servo as an actuator if you can find something small enough to act as the handheld for it.

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Re: HOME MADE BIRD LAUNCHER (updated)
« Reply #18 on: March 05, 2016, 12:38:17 AM »
Looking forward to your step by step on your next build :tup: :tup:

 


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