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 **Step 3: Barrel**\\ **Step 3: Barrel**\\
-\\+The construction of the barrel does not require any drilling or brass components. Cut a 1 foot long piece of 3 inch diameter PVC pipe. Cement a 3 inch coupler to one end, and a 3-to-1 reducer to the other. Cut a 6 inch piece of 1 inch diamete PVC and cement it into the reducer, with an Mipt x SOcket coupler cemented on the other end.\\
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 **Step 5: Total Assembly**\\ **Step 5: Total Assembly**\\
-\\+Connect the barrel and the small air tank using the sprinkler valve. Teflon tape should be used on the PVC threading to prevent any air leaks. Finally, connect the two air tanks together using the polyurethane hose.\\
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 =====Final Words===== =====Final Words=====
 +The cannon functions properly, however I have not yet gotten to test it at pressures higher than 105 PSI due to needing a stronger compressor. In future iterations of the cannon, the design can be improved upon by using schedule 80 PVC instead of Schedule 40. Schedule 80 PVC pipe can withstand a greater internal pressure. With a larger internal pressure, the air tanks size can be decreased to still hold the same amount of air. Although the project has been assembled and tested, I plan to update the project at a later date by attaching the aforementioned 3-D Printed piece.
pneumatic_gun.txt · Last modified: 2016/04/16 18:34 by jadintredup