Category: Building A Roller Coaster

Originally live on Sunday, June 1st, 2025 at 2:30 PM EDT Ever wondered how roller coasters pull off thrilling loops, smooth turns, and jaw-dropping drops? In this fun and interactive webinar,...

https://youtu.be/ktiWPf64Oi8 In this episode of our DIY backyard launch coaster project, Tilley’s Terror hits a major snag—our Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) keeps internally blowing up...

Uh-oh, the DC motor and capacitor charging system aren't working the way I want. So, we are switching to an AC motor with VFD. Watch to find out more. https://youtu.be/0XZOj6lH_jI

We're Getting Close! Nothing is standing in our way.....except all the things in this video. The biggest obstacles are the charging of the capacitors and the turning of the motor. They worked...

We are now nearing the end of major fab and into the nitty gritty. Cart assembled Tail spike connected Capacitor guard installed Conduit installed Prox switches installed There...

Do you want to build your own coaster. Well, I can help you get started with a coaster cart. Email contact@mentoredengineer.com if you want it and are able to pick it up from an undisclosed central...