RC Wing Bungee launcher

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  • Опубликовано: 18 июн 2019
  • This is a basic bungee launcher that can be made without any modification of your airplane. It can launch just about any wing. Simply change the bands to change the tension. Parts list below:
    Electrical parts:
    2 - 3/4" galvanized conduit 5 feet long
    4 - 3/4" galvanized compression fittings
    2 - 3/4" galvanized elbows
    2 - 3/4" galvanized couplers
    PVC parts (all 1 inch PVC)
    2 - 30" pipes
    11 - 14" pipes (8 for launcher, 3 for pedal)
    2 - 20" pipes
    2 - 5" pipes
    4 - 3" pipes (joints between Tees)
    10 - 1" Tee (8 for launcher, 2 for pedal)
    2 - 45 degree elbow
    6 - 90 degree elbow
    4 - 1" X 3/4" bushing
    Other parts:
    2 - angle brackets (to push the airplane)
    2 - #10 wood screws (to bolt down angle brackets)
    1/4" clevis pin
    safety pin (your choice of part here)
    550 paracord (the braking mechanism)
    Figure 8 hook
    Green Theraband (in a pinch #64 rubber bands work, too)
    PVC cement
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Комментарии • 68

  • @vitale6633
    @vitale6633 Год назад

    This is by far the best and most innovative RC bungee launcher system I've seen so far. Thanks for sharing and providing all the detail necessary to duplicate your work. Going to build one this weekend for my Team-Legit 6D wing.

  • @raytron1138
    @raytron1138 5 лет назад +1

    Very cool! I love bungee launchers. Thanks for taking the time for this video.

  • @devineutsler7286
    @devineutsler7286 3 года назад +1

    IB, thank you for taking the time to put this video together. This is going to be extremely helpful for me.

  • @hsy77101
    @hsy77101 3 года назад

    Awesome~. Absolutely I thank that this is in best one of all bungee launchers.

  • @TestECull
    @TestECull 4 года назад

    This thing is gonna be perfect for launching my glow powered STRIX Alatus! Gonna build mine this week.

  • @stanordave
    @stanordave 3 года назад +1

    I've almost finished mine! A few changes to fit my style but basically the same.
    Arm's getting tired chucking models so trying the safer way to get them airborne.
    Thanks for posting!

    • @tubamanandy2
      @tubamanandy2 3 года назад

      Struggling to find the parts in the UK

  • @franciscourena5636
    @franciscourena5636 3 года назад

    Great presentation

  • @TheAdkFlyer10
    @TheAdkFlyer10 5 лет назад

    Nice design IB! I like it!

  • @mikestevens3570
    @mikestevens3570 5 лет назад

    Awesome job man!!!

  • @danjensen9425
    @danjensen9425 2 года назад

    Awesome. My first day out with my S800 was pretty good . Inav and auto launch worked good then I tried manual mode and had too much travel on ailerovons and crashed. Fixed but successful launches after were not consistent. Making a launch system seems to be the way to go , certainty for the vas spec wing I’m building.

  • @Killerplanes
    @Killerplanes Год назад

    Very nice!

  • @modelcraft299
    @modelcraft299 2 года назад

    Very nice 👍

  • @mikeandcassieferris6647
    @mikeandcassieferris6647 3 года назад +1

    Love it. What other planes would work with this?

  • @pilotmiami1
    @pilotmiami1 Год назад

    Bravo.thenks

  • @mortache
    @mortache 4 года назад

    You could have a pulley in the front and stick the bungee under the ramp instead of in front. Got that idea from roller spear guns that work in the same way!

  • @JorgeJimenez2020
    @JorgeJimenez2020 4 года назад +1

    You may be crazy, but this is a great launcher! Thanks!

  • @Airtruksrus
    @Airtruksrus 5 лет назад +1

    Seems I’ve had trouble launching anything about Mini Drak size and larger with the launcher I’ve been working on, just fine on spec wing size. Your concept is definitely more simplified than what I did. Hope to see a few like this at some of the upcoming fpv meets out in the Northwest.

    • @CAGreve1231
      @CAGreve1231  5 лет назад +1

      More tension (thicker bands) will be needed for planes like a MiniDrak, but the launcher will certainly work for it. Remember that over time the bands will fatigue and will need to be tightened back up. You can avoid this by breaking down the launcher when not in use.

    • @Airtruksrus
      @Airtruksrus 5 лет назад

      I gave up on bungee type and went with spring loaded antenna tensioners with pulleys. Still have a couple changes I can make, funny that I saw your shock cord attachment on yours after I had to use one on the roller already to keep from destroying the carriage assembly. It’ll be fun seeing what other people come up with, kind of like the drop off launch dolly that been working well so far.

  • @a_dog_and_a_man
    @a_dog_and_a_man 4 года назад

    That's funny, I also built a launch frame for Spec Wing, but not with bungee. I thought it is a nice idea but sometimes my prop scratches the launcher but it's much lighter than yours look like.

  • @skillshavy7728
    @skillshavy7728 3 года назад

    thanks

  • @EnplusX
    @EnplusX 5 лет назад +1

    Inav Launch mode works great for small wings. This catapult system can be useful for bigger platforms,may be.

    • @mikestevens3570
      @mikestevens3570 5 лет назад +1

      Ivan Ivanov
      This for wing racing. No FC allowed

    • @NoAgendaFPV
      @NoAgendaFPV 5 лет назад

      I was wondering how well iNav AL would pick up on this launch method too. Understanding it was designed for racers.

    • @TestECull
      @TestECull 4 года назад

      This catapult is gonna be a godsend for my STRIX Alatus as I put a Magnum 15XL two stroke on the back of it. Nobody around me fancies trying to throw that thing and I don't blame 'em.

  • @billyd78
    @billyd78 4 года назад

    Alex, in the field video, you have the front cross bar below the 20" extension section that holds the therabands. But in the build part of the video it looks like the front cross bar is above. Which is correct?

  • @adamrodriguez9487
    @adamrodriguez9487 4 года назад

    love the launcher and i want to make one. I copied the parts list, how can i get a copy of the plans ?

  • @Migueldeservantes
    @Migueldeservantes 4 года назад

    Any chances you'll be able to make the ferraband available on ready-made-rc ??

  • @spredana
    @spredana 5 лет назад

    Fingers are safe then...well done

  • @Nickc582
    @Nickc582 5 лет назад +2

    I know you are always supposed to have a friend while doing fpv but this would definitely help I really want one 👍👍👍

    • @CAGreve1231
      @CAGreve1231  5 лет назад +5

      I fly solo all the time. Nothing wrong with flying alone.

    • @kermets
      @kermets 5 лет назад +1

      Agreed I fly beside a very large farm no one around fly alone most all the time

  • @3000gtwelder
    @3000gtwelder 5 лет назад

    Pretty sweet! I wish you would have shown how the plane attaches to the cart better though.

    • @CAGreve1231
      @CAGreve1231  5 лет назад +2

      It just sets on the cart. There is no attachment.

    • @3000gtwelder
      @3000gtwelder 5 лет назад

      @@CAGreve1231 Cool. Yeah, I re watched it again, and kinda figured that. Thanks!

  • @marc_frank
    @marc_frank 5 лет назад

    discus and google down?
    this is cool, too

  • @bluedog9601
    @bluedog9601 Месяц назад

    Tried any other planes for a hook up.

  • @PontoonStriperFishin
    @PontoonStriperFishin 4 года назад

    Do the brackets push on the ailerons?

  • @urlawyer
    @urlawyer 5 лет назад

    If you happen to have a written listing of the materials (with lengths etc.) that would be very helpful. I know you described them pretty well in the video, so NBD if not.

    • @CAGreve1231
      @CAGreve1231  5 лет назад +1

      I will update the video description with a materials list.

  • @Cary1728
    @Cary1728 4 года назад

    Anyone have an itemized list of materials needed and build plans for this bungee launcher ?

  • @TestECull
    @TestECull 4 года назад

    This looks to be the golden ticket for launching my nitro powered STRIX Alatus! They're known for being a bit of a bitch to launch anyway and I'm only looking at 800g or so of static thrust so it's doubly hard to launch.

  • @MrQuestionboy
    @MrQuestionboy 5 лет назад

    Fantastic design. Do you sell as a kit?

    • @CAGreve1231
      @CAGreve1231  5 лет назад +3

      We don't unfortunately. However, your local hardware store should have all of the parts to make this.

  • @cwlbroeders
    @cwlbroeders 5 лет назад +1

    PULL!!

  • @vanguard6937
    @vanguard6937 5 лет назад

    Alex, we need to get your camera fixed. either the sensor is bad or the lens is broken, cause its not coming out right for sure

  • @MadNitr0
    @MadNitr0 5 лет назад

    @IBCrazy what would you recommend for a first FPV google for some one trying to get in to FPV wings?

    • @CAGreve1231
      @CAGreve1231  5 лет назад

      FXT Marvel Visions. Cheap, reasonably small, and have a good receiver and DVR. Hard to beat those goggles.

  • @craigpalmer9196
    @craigpalmer9196 4 года назад

    where can I get wing spars and the covering you use?

    • @CAGreve1231
      @CAGreve1231  4 года назад +1

      I get my spars from Goodwinds: www.goodwinds.com

  • @billyd78
    @billyd78 4 года назад

    Hi Alex please check my parts list below.
    Also can you further explain the first two items. Thanks for the great design.
    4x Compression fittings for 3/4" conduit
    4x Bushings to thread compression fittings into pvc
    2x 5' sections of 3/4" RGS conduit
    2x RGS 3/4" couplers
    2x RGS 3/4" elbows
    25 feet 1" PVC pipe (5x 5 foot lengths) * Includes some additional for cutting scrap
    2x 90 degree elbow 1" PVC pipe
    2x 45 degree elbow 1" PVC pipe
    14x T fitting 1" PVC pipe
    2x Angle brackets
    1x Clevis pin
    1x Hairpin cotter for clevis pin
    1x steel hook to engage clevis
    8 feet of shock cord
    4 feet of nylon cord
    2x Theraband green bands
    Misc. hardware to join angle brackets to PVC pipe

    • @CAGreve1231
      @CAGreve1231  4 года назад

      THat looks right to me. The compression fittings and bushings are what are needed to couple the metal rails to the PVC.

    • @billyd78
      @billyd78 4 года назад

      @@CAGreve1231 Thanks. I understand what those items are for, just not exactly sure what to buy. The compression fitting is probably going to be obvious once I am at the builders supply. But the bushing... I'm not really sure what to buy. Is that a standard item that is sold for conduit? Or are you just using some sort of generic bushing that fits in the pipe to make a thread for the compression fitting? If so what is it made of?

  • @cbfsoar15
    @cbfsoar15 2 месяца назад

    i think the pipe is E.M.T.

    • @CAGreve1231
      @CAGreve1231  2 месяца назад

      Correct. EMT (electrical metallic tubing) also know as conduit.

    • @cbfsoar15
      @cbfsoar15 2 месяца назад

      @@CAGreve1231 yes not rigid

  • @billyd78
    @billyd78 4 года назад

    Much better option than using pvc bushings and adhesive for connecting to the rgs compression fittings can be found here: www.pvcfittingsonline.com/435-131-1-x-3-4-schedule-40-pvc-reducing-female-adapter.html

  • @OZSCQUADS
    @OZSCQUADS 5 лет назад +1

    how long is 14 inches?
    Sorry. love your videos, just can`t understand any of your weights/measures

  • @zoran.grujic
    @zoran.grujic Месяц назад

    I have much less complicated bungee system. Just rubber, string and stick in ground: ruclips.net/video/KMYH_jq8Sdo/видео.htmlsi=-PASxwSIpS2B5TSa&t=26

  • @FinalFrag
    @FinalFrag 5 лет назад +1

    iNav launch mode anyone?

    • @SonAndDadFPV
      @SonAndDadFPV 5 лет назад

      we just put it in angle mode and hold 1/2 up elevator (invented by Jelle ;-) )

    • @SonAndDadFPV
      @SonAndDadFPV 5 лет назад

      @Дмитрий Овчаров indeed, or put some wheels on the plane ;-)

  • @micahmorton
    @micahmorton 5 лет назад

    .... takes the time to build a bungee launcher. can't be bothered to change the OSD on his new camera.

    • @CAGreve1231
      @CAGreve1231  5 лет назад +1

      Not my plane, not his launcher ;)

  • @pilotmiami1
    @pilotmiami1 Год назад

    Bravo.thenks