Supersonic Trebuchet [video]

	Supersonic Trebuchet [video](youtube.com)
	253 points by CharlesW 7 days ago \| 112 comments
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	HN Discussion: ↑Praise for Tom Stanton's engineering skills and iterative prototyping approach ~Technical critique questioning efficiency of energy transfer and friction losses ~Suggestions for improvement via modeling to boost efficiency and optimize spool design •Related links and references to similar projects like SpinLaunch and walking trebuchets ↑Lighthearted interest in building one's own trebuchet