Another Design For Your Consideration

[AB Hammer]

 

I have been so tempted to show my version but until it's protected I can't. But this tread has become very amusing to me. In one case you are so close and the other you couldn't be any further away. You have to control it, is my only clue I can give at this time.

[IronHead]

Jumpy quickly done  Quad animation

[Pirate88179]

Ironhead:

Great animation!!!!  But, I think, and what do I know, that there is to much friction to overcome given the amount of energy provided by gravity.  But, someone please build it and prove me wrong.  I will toast them gladly.

Bill

[bluesgtr44]

Pirate, you nailed it! I did a screen shot at the point of contact and asked the questions....it should be obvious....

If this type of design is ever destined to work, it has to have the ability to adapt to a constant acceleration, which...of course...provides reaction forces that are not proportional to the acceleration. this type of system is rigid and cannot allow for that. I hope you guys can see what I mean by that. Just think about it......it has no give to absorb the impacts and still maintain a positive output direction....


Steve

[erickdt]

I have a pretty "fleshed out" version of something like this on my work computer. I'll post the plans on Monday when I get back into work.

Alright, this is what I was talking about.