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June 6, 2007

PIC Microcontroller Spud Gun

at 6:31 am. Filed under Complex Hacks, Electronic Hacks, Insane Equipment

 

This PIC Microcontroller Spud Gun looks to be well built and constructed. The PIC controller allows for lots of safety features such as only allowing a single charge of fuel and ensuring that there is a projectile in place before fuel can be introduced. Watch the video to the end to see a ball get fired.

“This project is definitely not small potatoes — three barrels loaded with spuds and charged with propane! Two PIC microcontrollers handle the User Interface, Azimuth and Elevation Aiming and Fire Control functions. Aiming is controlled with a joystick. The Fire Control subsystem verifies a projectile is loaded in the selected barrel before injecting the controlled charge of fuel and that the barrel is armed before firing.”

Via: Make


 


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6 Responses to “PIC Microcontroller Spud Gun”

  1. Tuborg2645 Says:

    omg, so cool. i want one of these mounted on my car.. xD

  2. ryan Says:

    i agree

  3. HG341 Says:

    wow…..love it POST A instructables AT www.instructables.com plz plz plz plz it so cool

  4. Hexypoo Says:

    It could be humorus to have some of these mounted in a wall. Like say near the entrance to a domicile.

  5. James Says:

    wow dude thats awesome

  6. Matt Says:

    there are instructions available:
    http://a330.g.akamai.net/7/330/2540/20070612171412/www.designnews.com/contents/images/CA6445906_BuildInstructions.zip

    enjoy

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