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link to Linear Synchronous Motors – The Basics Easily Explained

Linear Synchronous Motors – The Basics Easily Explained

https://youtu.be/w52p8JoS2cI Wouldn't it be cool to have a backyard roller coaster with and LSM launch. Well, that is what this video series wants to accomplish. First we will explain what LSM is...

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link to Video-2nd Track Break in the Same Spot! Why?

Video-2nd Track Break in the Same Spot! Why?

Impossible! It broke again in the same spot. Why? Well, let's find out. Also, how are we going to prevent it from happening again? New materials? Different wheels? Lower Loadings? [aweber...

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link to Video-2nd Major Incident in a Month – Black Widow Roller Coaster Fail

Video-2nd Major Incident in a Month – Black Widow Roller Coaster Fail

If Megan getting stuck wasn't bad enough, we now have foot long missing section of track. And no, the cart can't jump it. This video detail what happened, what the root cause is and how we are...

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link to Video-Major Incident on the Black Widow

Video-Major Incident on the Black Widow

Roller Coasters can be dangerous. When accidents happen, they are to be taken very seriously. Root causes need to be found and addressed. There was an incident on the Black Widow where the bogie...

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link to Video-Did We Just Make the Launch Better?

Video-Did We Just Make the Launch Better?

Well, the capstan just isn't holding up well enough and the rope is wearing out. Its time to improve the design. Let's look at one of the greatest launch systems in existence for guidance: Top Thrill...

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Why Is The Launch on Top Thrill Dragster Excellent?

If you've ever ridden it, you know the mere 17 second ride on Top Thrill Dragster is nothing less than perfection. You are accelerated to 120 mph (193 kph) in under 4 seconds and then rushed over a...

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