Rubber Band Catapult Instructions

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Rubber band catapult instructions. Catapult with popsicle sticks rubber bands and bottle cap this popsicle stick catapult design is very similar to the one above except you are replacing the spoon with the bottle cap. Create the catapult s lever by gluing a bottlecap to the end of the large popsicle stick. Create more leverage with your catapult by pushing the stack of popsicle sticks towards the notched ends connected by the rubber band. Depending on the size of your rubber band you may need to connect three or more rubber bands.

To do this you need a hot glue gun and a cap from a water bottle or sports drink bottle. Make sure each crossbeam is on the same corner of each triangle. Finally glue the lock servo to the other side of the casing. Tie the ends together.

10 4 6 rubber bands 1 plastic spoon instructions step 1 take 7 of the craft sticks and tie a rubber band tightly around one end. Make sure there is no tension on the rubber band. Attach your catapult arm to the middle of your pivot point using a rubber band. Take 5 sticks and stack them securing one end with a rubber band.

Step 2 tie another rubber band tightly around the opposite end so all 7 sticks are bound. Glue the base of the catapult to the top. Mix play with stem learning by building this easy to craft popsicle stick catapult. Use sticky dots or another strong adhesive to attach a bottle cap to the popsicle stick.

Connect two rubber bands with a simple hitch knot. How to build a simple catapult. Tie a rubber band in a cross fashion joining the two pieces. The closer the 7.

All you need are craft sticks rubber bands and a spoon. Connect the two triangles with popsicle stick crossbeams on each corner. Make two popsicle stick triangles by connecting three popsicle sticks with rubber bands. Stretch them across your catapult supports opposite your pivot arm.

Check out our interesting video on how to make a diy catapult with the rubber band.