A Better Mouse Trap

Anything related to CO2 powered racing, such as Blastcar, and event coordination.
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A Better Mouse Trap

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This is a pretty cool contraption to trigger two CO2 cartridges in the rear of the car.

Story - http://dallinjanderson.com/engineering.html


https://youtu.be/LPNfXRQUyJg
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Awana Grand Prix and Pinewood Derby racing - Where a child, an adult and a small block of wood combine for a lot of fun and memories.
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Here's another one. A bit simpler of a triggering mechanism. 3D printed parts are cool.


https://youtu.be/8d4W5kBPek8
Randy Lisano
Romans 5:8

Awana Grand Prix and Pinewood Derby racing - Where a child, an adult and a small block of wood combine for a lot of fun and memories.
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