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link to Video-Roller Coaster Launch Construction and Concept Testing

Video-Roller Coaster Launch Construction and Concept Testing

In part 3 of this series, we set out the plan for our V-belt drive system. We started constructing the system, let's see how it works. [aweber listid=6351119 formid=59506199...

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link to Drift-Why You Should Never Hold Loads with Directional Valves

Drift-Why You Should Never Hold Loads with Directional Valves

When looking at a hydraulic schematic, it is easy to confuse a blocked port in a directional control valve with a positive load holding device like a check valve. Directional Control Valves should...

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link to Video-Design and Calculations for Roller Coaster Launch

Video-Design and Calculations for Roller Coaster Launch

Now that we have discussed the drive systems and selected one, how do we proceed? Well, watch and find out. [aweber listid=6351119 formid=59506199...

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link to Video-Black Widow Launch: Propulsion Method Development – Part 2

Video-Black Widow Launch: Propulsion Method Development – Part 2

So we've selected using a gas engine to power a cable drive. How do they connect and how do we control that motion? Find out how we are going to do this. [aweber listid=6351119 formid=59506199...

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link to Why Pneumatic Systems Are Limited to Low Pressures

Why Pneumatic Systems Are Limited to Low Pressures

I'm often asked why pneumatic systems operate at much lower pressures than hydraulic systems. There are many benefits to using pneumatic systems especially in the food and medical industries. But...

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link to Video-Lightning Rod in My Backyard?-Roller Coaster Launch Part 1

Video-Lightning Rod in My Backyard?-Roller Coaster Launch Part 1

Yes, we are going to add a launch to our roller coaster to make it more fun! So how are we going to do that? [aweber listid=6351119 formid=59506199...

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About the Author

Corey Rasmussen is an award-winning professional engineer (NC and TX) with over 20 years of product design and development experience. He has two patents related to aerial lifts machinery, has advanced certifications in hydraulics and electronic controls, and specializes in designing mobile equipment. Corey is the principal engineer of Rasmussen Designs and is based out of Durham, NC.

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