Paper Airplane Launcher for Prusa, Compliant Mechanism Design
Design preview. Rendered from the file, not a photo.
This model is not currently offered as a verified ready to buy print.
What it does
- Flexing beams built into the shape, so you pull back and let go to launch
- Nine rings space the beams apart, giving the launcher its ready-to-fire shape
- Single connected shape with no small loose parts to track down
- Sized for folded paper airplanes, so you can send them across a room
- Made to order in the USA after you place your order
Send your paper airplanes flying across the room with a launcher shaped to do the work for you. Flexing beams are built right into its shape, so you pull back, aim, and let go.
This launcher uses a compliant mechanism design, which means the flex comes from the shape itself instead of springs or hinges. Nine rings sit along the beams to hold their spacing when the launcher is pulled back and ready to fire. Fold your favorite paper airplane, load it in, and give your launch some real distance.
It is a single connected shape, so you are not stuck digging through a bag of loose pieces. This item is made to order in the USA after you place your order.
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What you get
- This design prints as one piece.
- Nothing else to print or buy for this to work.
What it is made of
Designs like this print well in PETG. Compare the materials.
Printed plastic is strong for its size, but it is not metal. We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating. Keep it out of a hot car and away from open flame.
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Who made this design
Designed by SrAmo. We did not draw it.
Shared under Creative Commons, credit and share alike. See the original design