How to Make a Quad-Barrel Air Cannon

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You've seen the demo, now learn how to make your very own semi-auto or full-auto R0M4 quad-barrel air cannon!
Welcome back recruit! Major Sergeant Private Major here again, ready to help you create your very own multi-barrel pneumatic launcher! I'll go over the version from the demo video, as well as several others that we've created so that anyone can build their own ROM4. No soldering or coding experience? No problem! We've included a design that uses simple buttons and wire nuts.
Join me.
*** DISCLAIMER ***: As mentioned in the video, PVC IS NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD PRESSURIZED AIR. When PVC fails, it fails catastrophically (ie. it explodes). This can cause serious injury or death. I do not claim that building a cannon like mine (even by following my directions exactly) will mean you are safe using it. THERE IS NO WAY TO MAKE PVC 100% SAFE WHEN IT IS PRESSURIZED WITH AIR. If you choose to build this project, you do so at your own risk. I do not accept any responsibility for any/all damage, injuries, or death related to your building or use of a similar device. Check your local laws before making an air cannon, as some cities, counties, and states do not allow them.
-- Parts/tools I used --
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- Cannon -
PVC (Schedule 80 recommended!!)
Sprinkler valve: amzn.to/3jelI3C
Solenoids: amzn.to/3h5ledf
J-B Weld: amzn.to/3gU33sb
PVC primer/cement: amzn.to/35Vyufy
1/4" NPT tap and 7/16" drill bit: amzn.to/2U3NyoO
1/4" NPT coupler, male: amzn.to/3dfbdZU
Gauges: amzn.to/3vVtEJV
Schrader valves: amzn.to/2U502w7
3in wood screws: amzn.to/2UIn9NB
Paint: amzn.to/2TeYcca
Sandpaper: amzn.to/3x1Z3eQ
Dual-lock: amzn.to/2UN1dkp
Plywood (we used 1/2")
Two 2x4s
Wood screws
- Electronics -
Battery: amzn.to/3zZOP0n
Push buttons: amzn.to/3jpG6iv
Wire nuts: amzn.to/3zUirw9
22AWG stranded wire: amzn.to/3dkN4Bc
Power plugs: amzn.to/3A6d11t
Heat shrink: amzn.to/3A1sxeF
- Circuit board -
Perfboard: amzn.to/3vX3NRO
Headers: amzn.to/3gY1hGL
Arduino Nano: amzn.to/3jcLDsw
MOSFETs: amzn.to/2TVselb (or IRLZ44Ns)
Resistors: amzn.to/2UIjCPl
Diodes: amzn.to/3xUKlX8
Terminals: amzn.to/3A0UTpu
22AWG solid wire: amzn.to/3haZlJz
Power jacks: amzn.to/3y0absD
Screws: amzn.to/3wUexS9
Toggle switch: amzn.to/3gR3ELo (optional)
Inserts: amzn.to/3A5zdsl (optional)
- Tools -
Soldering iron: amzn.to/3dfthmY
Solder: amzn.to/3xRtNPP
Drill: amzn.to/3jjH6Va
Cutters: amzn.to/2U7tNg4
Strippers: amzn.to/3qrEwhr
Helping hands: amzn.to/3AOzD6J
Fan: amzn.to/3A4jnhy
3D printer (optional)
Insert installation tips: amzn.to/2U1gj5N (optional)
- Other items (optional) -
NRF24L01: amzn.to/3xRMhiY
-- Useful Links --
Quad Cannon Demo ► • Quad Barrel Air Cannon...
How to Make A Simple Air Cannon ► • How to Make a Simple A...
Circuit board writeup ► bit.ly/3h0WAMc
- Basic electronics -
Soldering crash course: • Soldering Crash Course...
learnelectronics: bit.ly/3qmwE0s
element14 "The Learning Circuit" playlist: bit.ly/2T6Z9mV
EEVBlog: bit.ly/3w3Q6AF
- Arduino -
Core Electronics' "Arduino Workshop for Beginners" playlist: bit.ly/362bprD
Official Arduino knowledge base: www.arduino.cc...
Official Arduino forum: forum.arduino.cc
DroneBot Workshop: bit.ly/3vRVmH9
- NRF24L01 wireless module -
How To Mechatronics channel: bit.ly/3qmHh3D
NRF24L01 tutorial: • Arduino Wireless Commu...
Arduino RC transmitter: • DIY Arduino based RC T...
-- Attributions --
Music (in order):
Officers Call by the U.S. Marine Corps Band
Yankee Doodle by the U.S. Navy Band
Ceremonial Medley by the United States Marine Band
Roast Beef Of Old England by the U.S. Marine Corps Band
The Rifle Regiment by the U.S. Army Band
National Emblem by the United States Naval Academy Band
1812 Overture by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (final segment)
Graphics:
- Thumbnail -
Tennis ball by @lightupphotos from Unsplash: bit.ly/3z4Oycc
Water bottle by @charlesdeluvio from Unsplash: bit.ly/3z7iVhY
Tomato by @omidian_hamed from Unsplash: bit.ly/3cjMEea
- Video and thumbnail -
Clouds vector by upklyak from Freepik.com
bit.ly/30WQILd
Footage (included in accordance with 17 U.S. Code § 107: Fair use):
Colonel John Matrix, Commando, produced by Silver Pictures, distributed by 20th Century Fox
Hector Barbossa, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films, distributed by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution

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Комментарии : 60

@NuclearTopSpot 3 года назад

oh my god. the presentation. the outfit. the background music. clean, concise, funny. imma call up ma boi Elon, this channel needs some tickets to the moon asap

@HardwareUnknown 3 года назад

You're very kind. I had a lot of fun making this one, as well as the full demo video before it. Papa Elon... send me to Mars and beyond, baby!

@Sciencish 3 года назад

I think you’ll hit a kind of critical mass here soon. Your videos are thorough, entertaining, and have a high production quality, got my subscription!

@HardwareUnknown 3 года назад

That means a lot, thank you for the support. My early videos were long-winded and lacked focus, but they were good practice for scripting, lighting, sound, and editing. I'm glad to hear the effort is paying off. Lots more projects to come! I promise to make the subscription worth it.

@GetTheFOutOfMyWay 2 года назад

Love the whole video, but the best part is the sound when fired! Lol

@HardwareUnknown 2 года назад

Isn't it ridiculous? I had no idea it would have that weird honk while making it. The sound specifically has been one of the more popular features.

@NathanTaylor811 2 года назад

Those headphones are great. I love that I can listen to music while operating loud machinery.

@HardwareUnknown 2 года назад

Aren't they the best? The one complaint I had was the earcups sort of crush permanently over time, reducing the cushioning, but I solved that by getting a set of the gel replacements. Not sure if you have that problem, but if so here's a link: amzn.to/3PNitgw

@Scoob609 3 года назад

I don't know why this was in my recommended videos but I'm subbing.

@HardwareUnknown 3 года назад

Does anyone really *_need_* a quad cannon? No... but do you want to see more ridiculous builds? Of course you do. RU-vid recommendations on point. Thanks for the sub! Glad to have you on board. I'll be sure to make it worth it with the projects to come. In the mean time, check out the full demo video! Lots more launches, Major Sergeant Private Major antics, and an epic finale. I think you'll enjoy.

@alcxander 3 года назад

everything about this was great, especially the wiring schematic step by step. great for understanding layout

@HardwareUnknown 3 года назад

I had fun making that, glad it was easily understandable. Did the zoom view showing how to differentiate the plug leads make sense too? It was the main part I was concerned wouldn't be as easy to follow.

@StevieObieYT Год назад

Hello Major Sergeant Private Major 👋 Salute to you for creating such an awesome cannon! That's badass!! 😎

@HardwareUnknown Год назад

Indeed, private! The badassery of our engineers truly knows no bounds when it comes to culinary projectile ordinance delivery systems.

@JJJ-lm3gu 2 года назад

Excellent. As you encouraged in your video, I will be making some modifications (More so on the presentation) to your Quad design. I have nearly all the parts purchased....... Here we go!! TBC........

@HardwareUnknown 2 года назад

I want to see it when it's done, post a video and let me know when it's up! Definitely a lot of potential to modify the look in particular. Someone with more artistic experience could make all kinds of designs on top of the base launcher.

@RedDawn430 3 года назад

Thanks for the constant updates!

@HardwareUnknown 3 года назад

Means a lot that you enjoy seeing more about the project! Makes it all that much more meaningful. Thanks for the support. 🙂

@inktownbitch21 2 года назад

Here from backyardScience dope channel

@HardwareUnknown 2 года назад

Thanks for checking out the project! Hope you enjoy.

@freimann9067 Год назад

Sir, when you were testing the barrels, it is actually a pipe as of a pipe organ! Set them different in length and line them up in a order and you can play music!

@HardwareUnknown Год назад

Oh man, this would be great! Imagine an entire classical or modern pop piece made via air cannon. It will take the music industry by storm.

@GettingToHeaven 2 года назад

Pretty darn ingenious! Great video!

@HardwareUnknown 2 года назад

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed, it was a lot of fun to make and now use.

@Bikramexperiment 3 года назад

Very powerful cannon❤️❤️👍🔥😱

@HardwareUnknown 3 года назад

Thought you'd enjoy. 🙂 Thanks for watching, more ridiculous projects to come!

@nhungduong3236 5 месяцев назад

Give it a hinge for tilt and a ball bearing for aiming left and right independently

@HardwareUnknown 5 месяцев назад

I was thinking about that, even the potential for motorizing it. Would be nuts to outfit it with all those.

@spaghetboi5542 3 года назад

Man you're underrated

@HardwareUnknown 3 года назад

I appreciate that. A number of my videos are not really "searchable", like who's typing in "quad-barrel air cannon", you know? But I still want to make it. Until I grow the channel a bit more, the algorithm isn't something I can rely on for ridiculous projects like this. So please, share it around with anyone you think would enjoy. Lots more builds to come!

@spaghetboi5542 3 года назад

@@HardwareUnknown yeah definitely! You should maybe try out some clickbaity titles to get more views

@HardwareUnknown 3 года назад

Clickbait is an interesting one. If you're delivering on your promise, is it clickbait? I want to be truthful with what I'm creating, but I do agree there are likely better titles I could come up with that would be more searchable despite the non-standard projects I intend to make. I'm playing around with that now. I switched the demo from "Quad-Barrel Air Cannon: The ULTIMATE PVC Launcher" to Quad-Barrel Air Cannon Helps Me Make Pasta Sauce". Both work, I just felt the second one is more of an interesting/unique title that fits the project and delivers right away. I wouldn't consider it clickbait, I just think it's better. We'll see if it helps!

@spaghetboi5542 3 года назад

@@HardwareUnknown 💯💯

@Fahrenheit38 2 года назад

The Backyard Scientist sent me

@HardwareUnknown 2 года назад

He's great. Thanks for checking out the channel! Hope you enjoy what you see.

@mrteausaable 8 дней назад

Hello, you should make the air re-filled to the chamber automatically using your electronics and solenoid valves. It seem to be doable and quick reloading. Any link to Arduino codes to share.

@Shurikanwolfxx 10 месяцев назад

now i want to make one to mount onto a humvee for future milsim events

@HardwareUnknown 9 месяцев назад

Send me a video, I want to see the results!

@colterharrison2083 8 месяцев назад

soooooo cooool

@DoubletroublePaintball 19 часов назад

I'm 100p going to build this

@rexmcstiller4675 Год назад

I think I build a 6 barrel airsoft Nebelwerfer.

@hippopotamus86 3 года назад

Was that warning about not touching the wires when the battery is turned on serious?

@HardwareUnknown 3 года назад

Seeing as my build guides cater to newer makers, I like to add in standard good practices as advice. With the low power I'm using, perhaps it's overkill, but if this warning reminds someone not to touch/build something that creates exposed mains power then I may have saved a life. To me that's worth the overly cautious callout.

@jawan_ytgaming9765 Месяц назад

How much weight can it throw

@HardwareUnknown Месяц назад

I've never actually tested this. The biggest factor even for light objects is a proper seal, one that doesn't introduce excess friction, so it will vary widely by the objects shape.

@noelgreenchikezieokezie8488 Год назад

Good and correct meeeennn

@artem945 3 года назад

No way Bloons TD 7 leaked gameplay

@HardwareUnknown 3 года назад

Place several R0M4's around the map at key intersections. They're powerful, but the reload time means you'll need a few around. Now get out there and pop them bloons, recruit!

@IsmaelVazquezJr 3 года назад

Where can I enlist?

@HardwareUnknown 3 года назад

Thank you for your interest, recruit! Report to Major Sergeant Private Major's Major Private Bootcamp and we'll get you sorted. Oo-rah!

@ł___ł___ł___ł___ł-e4z 2 года назад

Mamá

@ghostdee5 Месяц назад

🫡

@pirules314 2 года назад

Go PRIME BEEF!!!

@HardwareUnknown 2 года назад

Good eye!

@paulcooke100 3 года назад

Why not short press for single shot, long press for multiple shots?

@HardwareUnknown 3 года назад

You certainly could! In the demo video, I show how the Nunchuk I used to control my cannon does just that. I kept the code simple for this build so people could understand it easily, however with a few additions of "millis()" in the code this can be done.