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link to Roller Coaster Fabrication Update…. It’s Awesome!

Roller Coaster Fabrication Update…. It’s Awesome!

https://youtu.be/Szm7tn006II We are in full production mode on our new coaster launch system and I want to update you on the status. Half of the track sections are fully welded Main cart...

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link to Tilley’s Terror Fabrication Update

Tilley’s Terror Fabrication Update

I get that you don't believe I'm actually building the world's BEST backyard coaster. Well, It's not finished yet, but we are making progress. Here are some pictures to prove it. Kiddo's...

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link to Exciting Cart Design Improvements for Our Backyard Coaster

Exciting Cart Design Improvements for Our Backyard Coaster

A number of years ago, I heard that if you ever want to build your dream home; you will need to do it at least twice. Why, you learn things the first time and make adjustments. The same is true for...

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link to Video – Capacitor Charging Issues – PLC Controls 4

Video – Capacitor Charging Issues – PLC Controls 4

In part 4 of our journey to the world's Best Backyard Coaster, we encountered some issues with our capacitors. They are not charging evenly. So in order to get an accurate voltage rating of the...

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link to PLC Error Codes and Safe Failure Modes for My Coaster

PLC Error Codes and Safe Failure Modes for My Coaster

Yes the last free video - sign up to see the rest of the series for creating Tilley's Terror, our backyard roller coaster. We will discuss the launch system of our backyard coaster and how error...

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link to Coaster Launch Dog Motion on Test Bench with PID Controls

Coaster Launch Dog Motion on Test Bench with PID Controls

We are moving forward on our launch system for Tilley's Terror. Our coaster launch, well at least the prototype, is taking shape as we are now able to move the launch dog on the track. Watch to see...

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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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