Linear track base speed

[jphaydel]

Is there anyway I can make a linear track base go faster? I have the gear ratio set at 1:1. I am building a catapult for my battleship

[maestro]

Did you try other ratios?

[jphaydel]

Originally posted by MCBmaestro:

Did you try other ratios?

Yes, they were all slower

[Hecatia Lapislazuli]

1:1 ratio is the fastest the track can go. However if you use sliders with a separate propulsion you can get a much faster speed.
I've built a quick demonstrator using a winch to build up pressure between a slider if you would like to use but keep in mind that depending on the weight of what you are launching this may not be what you are looking for.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2168628037

[izmebee]

Originally posted by Hecatia Lapislazuli:

1:1 ratio is the fastest the track can go. however if you use sliders with a separate propulsion you can get a much faster speed.
ive built a quick demonstrator using a winch to build up pressure between a slider if you would like to use it.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2168628037

such a simple but elegant device. There is quite a bit of energy you will need to wrangle to make it work properly though. But it is very doable

[jphaydel]

Originally posted by Hecatia Lapislazuli:

1:1 ratio is the fastest the track can go. However if you use sliders with a separate propulsion you can get a much faster speed.
I've built a quick demonstrator using a winch to build up pressure between a slider if you would like to use but keep in mind that depending on the weight of what you are launching this may not be what you are looking for.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2168628037

I like it!

[jphaydel]

Originally posted by Hecatia Lapislazuli:

1:1 ratio is the fastest the track can go. However if you use sliders with a separate propulsion you can get a much faster speed.
I've built a quick demonstrator using a winch to build up pressure between a slider if you would like to use but keep in mind that depending on the weight of what you are launching this may not be what you are looking for.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2168628037

Is there anyway you can launch something off of it

[izmebee]

I have made many similar things mostly to see how far I could fling myself in just a seat and survive. You have to attach your fling item to the contraption, and then you have to detach it before the end of the contraption.

making the trigger to let go is a thing.

[jphaydel]

Originally posted by izmebee:

I have made many similar things mostly to see how far I could fling myself in just a seat and survive. You have to attach your fling item to the contraption, and then you have to detach it before the end of the contraption.

making the trigger to let go is a thing.

I got it, thanks