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After multiple failures with the first drop, we are re-imagining the Black Widow. But first we need to make space and reuse some of the track sections. So, out with the old; in with the new!

Routine testing caused a failure in the same spot on the Black Widow backyard roller coaster. It is here by canceled. But hold out hope! We are going to reimagine it. https://youtu.be/4wmF_A937GQ

The 1990's movie Speed is a classic! And it has some wonky engineering stuff in it too. Let's separate fact from fiction and give some good engineering tips too. https://youtu.be/mabBJtrFErQ

Pneumatic cylinders can work best in the fully extended or retracted positions. Midstroke position can't be held due to the compressibility of air If you have any experience using pneumatic...

If you have ever used a pneumatic or air cylinder, you know that they only have 2 positions: fully retracted or fully extended. There is no middle ground. In fact, due to the compressibility of...

No roller coaster is complete without a POV video. The Black Widow is no exception. https://youtu.be/o0k4BMdUSUI