Léim - Beetleweight Spring Flipper Build Diary

[dotDominic]

This looks really great - nice distinctive shape to it. I've always liked the idea of spring powered flippers, and felt that they're very underused.

If I were to nit-pick on the design itself, perhaps make the sides of the front scoop flush with the side panels? In other words, keep the pointed design, but slightly change the angle/length of the sides so that the front face is the same width as the scoop? If that makes sense? I can imagine a horizontal spinner catching the sides/edges of the scoop and tearing it up. Of course this depends on your weight allowance. Other than that though I really like it!

Also thank you so much for posting the name of this mechanism you are using! For so long I've wanted to know how a spring powered weapon could work. Am now watching videos and reading posts about this - it's super satisfying to finally understand it, even if it does have a goofy name! Kinda surprised I didn't find this sooner.