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Designing
a
ping
pong
launcher
with
one
spring
and
adjustable
angle/height
using
only
PVC
pipes
presents
significant
challenge.
However
here
are
two
potential
approaches
you
can
explore
along
limitations
to
consider:
1.
Lever
Plunger
Hybrid:
Materials:
Long
pipe
for
launch
tube
(diameter
slightly
larger
than
ball)
Short
lever
arm
(1/2
the
length
of
tube)
T-fitting
connect
Strong
(consider
compression
strength
safety)
Ping
ball
holder
(3D
printed
or
adapted
from
wood/plastic)
Screws
nuts
bolts
attachments
Design:
Attach
side
near
its
base.
Connect
bolt
allowing
free
rotation
angle
adjustment.
Fix
end
other
fixed
point
on
Secure
tube.
Mechanism:
Rotate
compress
spring
adjusting
as
needed.
Push
down
plunger-style
ball.
Limitations:
Adjusting
while
maintaining
tension
requires
practice
may
affect
consistency.
Achieving
height
limited
storage
might
be
difficult.
2.
Inclined
Launch
Tube
Trigger:
Two
different
diameters
(larger
base
smaller
Elbow
fitting
at
an
stopper
(adapted
Trigger
mechanism
(lever
button)
base
elbow
fitting.
entrance.
Design
that
holds
entrance
releases
trigger
activation.
Adjust
control.
Pull
press
release
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