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Category: Building A Roller Coaster

link to Fab Update 4 – Making Great Progress!

Fab Update 4 – Making Great Progress!

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...

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link to It Could Be Yours, and Coaster Fabrication Update

It Could Be Yours, and Coaster Fabrication Update

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...

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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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