The pyramid slingshot harnesses the potential energy of stretched rubber bands and the structural strength of combined triangles.
The construction steps are simple, yet the final result is a strong and high-performing projectile launcher!
Tools and Materials
Tips and Troubleshooting
If the catapult isn't firing far, then...
- Make sure to fire by pulling back on the back of the catapult arm (the tips of the skewers), and release by letting you fingers slip off of the arm
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