This handheld, sturdily-built slingshot is fun, and powerful enough to launch corks or foam cubes 15+ feet!
Like many of the launcher projects, explore how trusses can reinforce structures and how potential energy can be transformed into far-flung projectiles!
Tools and Materials
Tips and Troubleshooting
If the projectiles are not firing correctly, then...
- Release the sling quickly. Avoid letting the sling catch on your fingertips when firing.
- The sling may be colliding with the crossbar. Remove the crossbar and reattach it an inch lower or so.
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