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Ball Throwing

Concepts and Contraptions

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Path of a thrown ball

Parabola

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Parabolas

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Think about the path you want

How do you change the trajectory?

What is the ideal trajectory for the contest?

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Launchers

Catapult/

Trebuchet

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Catapults/Trebuchets (Cont'd)

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Catapults/Trebuchets (Cont'd)

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Piston/Slingshot

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Pitching Machine

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Other Components...

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Hoppers

Be sure your design does not jam up...

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Conveyors

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Escapements

Holding the ball until you want to throw. Feeding one ball at a time.