MolotovCocktail Posted April 2, 2007 Posted April 2, 2007 Anybody have some tips on how to create this? I've been thinking about creating one from a pile of junk for some time, and I even have some calculations done already. The main issue is getting actual materials for it. I've been thinking about using a bundle of copper wire for the rails, but then there are issues such as efficiency and then getting enough current to go through them. Does anyone have any suggestions or tips?
insane_alien Posted April 2, 2007 Posted April 2, 2007 why use copper wire for the rails? they would likely just weld the projectile in place. go get some steel bars.
Guest026 Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 rail gun... coooool i played w/ one made with magets a ruler and a bunch of little metal balls
insane_alien Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 thats a gauss gun. not the same principles. railguns require a very high current to be run through the rails and projectile. a gauss gun doesn't.
Guest026 Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 oh my teacher said its a rail gun i never did like that teacher...
insane_alien Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 yeah well, railguns tend to be chunkier. http://www.powerlabs.org/railgun.htm by the time you get to the really interesting energies the projectile starts getting welded to the track or vapourised. thats why i suggested steel bars over copper wire.
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