Pictures

Page last updated Saturday, June 11, 2005

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This abused pellet has seen the inside of the Railgun and lived to tell a disturbing tale.

This BB still has chrome on some parts of it. Most of his brothers aren't so lucky.

This is what the inside of Rail A looks like after several shots.

This BB never made it out the dangerous end of Rail A. It was welded solid against the rail and had to be convinced to come out.

Before and after a 1kJ shot through Rail A

Rail B with 16" copper rail waiting to be put together.

Top and botom pieces of Rail B after getting drilled.

Rail A assembled with mountings and ready to fire.

the Aluminum rails from our first setup were flipped around and used.  This was the result of one shot with a lead pellet. It was very loud, and we didn't find any remains.

The large wire on the right hand side was previously mounted in the blue crimp connector attached to the rail. The rail was clean and the wires were tinned before the separation. I made a fusible link with 6 gauge. I'm proud of myself.

Somehow this penny fell between the rails of the rail gun. this is the tails side

Same penny but heads is showing.

This is the first Railgun coil I made.  It is simply 6 gauge wrapped around Tupperware.  Very effective, cheap, and simple.

Aluminum rails after a few shots.  Aluminum is not suitable for Railgun rails.

The first Railgun test setup.  It had a simple charger and inadequate wiring.