MkII Archer Automaton

Very clever addition, the cone on the string. Impressive project all around.

Very clever and nicely done.

I'm wondering how accurately the system shoots. Do you have any photos of the target patterns?

Not yet, but I'll see how reproducible it is when it's warmer in the garage, maybe try it a longer range.
I don't expect the point of loose to be very consistent and the arrow isn't optimally matched to the bow either.
Del

Totally brilliant.

I would never have the mental energy to make such a device....

Thanks for sharing.

I dunno... not sure I even understand... cos I hate telecoms with a passion so I don't use cell phones for anything other than speech and texts.
Del

I just save/send a few thought-provoking or commendable discussions to like-minded friends every week. So, I copy the URL (usually 120+ characters), and use tinyurl to make it ~25 characters long. It makes a random-generated (by default-- you can make up URL if it isn't taken) link address.
So, instead of me sending this:

Check this out!
http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/27911/MkII-Archer-Automaton?frmtrk=cr4digest&cid=nl&et_rid=601485729&et_mid=83355480

I am sending this:

Check this out!
http://tinyurl.com/h9ujhjo

I am often too lazy or unsupported in my desire to make a hyperlink.

Ah, I get it
Cool
Del

On CR4 you can create a simple short link by using the link icon:-

You can say: to see the video go here

Select the word here (above) then click on the link icon, and, paste the URL then click OK:-

Simples!

Brilliant piece of work BTW DEL.

Good, yes. But I want to create a compact link of the thread to share elsewhere (i.e. not on CR4), to direct people to the discussion.

Who is the Archer's face modeled after ?

I just whittled it, but I think it looks a bit like me .
Del

I would not characterize you as a block head though.

Very nice automaton indeed. You will put your eye out.

Hurrah! Cats rule!

Very ingenious piece of machine! Congratulations Del! I got inspired by your work in such a way that I already begin to assembly my own archer based on yours. Now in progress (see picture). I will use a couple of servo motors controlled by an Arduino. Thank you Del the cat!

-p

He looks mean
Del

Hi Del,

I cannot remember which far eastern country had "Repeater" crossbows in use a long time ago, but I do remember that you showed us one you made or a video of them being used or similar. (I forget exactly which!)

How about giving your Automaton one of those at some point in the future? Or another version of your brilliant little man?

Yeah, I'd considered that... I'll probably do more work on this version first. Here's the link to the Chinese Repeater.
Del

Thanks for the link.

I also looked on YouTube using "Chinese Repeating Crossbow" and found several great videos of such CrossBows....

Chinese Repeating Crossbows

I am sure some people in CR4 land would like to have a go as well!!