PASCO ME-6829 Mini Launcher Ballistic Pendulum - Manual (Page 5)

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3. Select one of the holes on the pendulum rod: either the center hole or the end
hole. If you will be using the end hole, remove the counterweight. Also select a
side of the pendulum: either the catcher or the bumper. Thread the attachment
screw into the hole as shown in Figure 3. Screw it all the way in so it is loosely
captured.
4. Thread the screw into the end of the RMS shaft. Align the pendulum rod with the
tabs on the pulley as shown in Figure 4. Tighten the screw.
Figure 4: Attaching pendulum to RMS
5. Adjust the position of the RMS so the pendulum is aligned with the launcher as
shown in Figure 5.
Load the Launcher
1. Swing the pendulum out of the way as shown in Figure 6.
2. Place the projectile (included with the launcher) in the end of the barrel.
3. Use the pushrod included with the launcher to push the ball down the barrel until
the trigger catches in the first, second, or third position (for a slow, medium, or
fast launch).
Figure 6: Loading the launcher
Attachment
screw
End hole
Center hole
Figure 3: Attachment
screw loosely captured
in center hole
Figure 3: Attachment
screw loosely captured
in center hole
Align rod with tabs
Figure 5: Pendulum
aligned with launcher,
catcher side (top) and
bumper side (bottom)
Pushrod Ball
Swing pendulum
out of the way