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Flywheel 

For the 'Zombie Apocalypse' challenge, I am going to be using a flywheel from the 'Nerf N-Strike Elite Stryfe Blaster'. This flywheel will be controlled via an l298n motor controller (as they are fairly cheap) and I will also be using a linear actuator in order to push the bullets (from the cartridge) into the flywheel. Aiming is also very important so I will be using a laser pointer as well as a servo based mechanism (similar to the one used in the camera attachment) which will allow for pan and tilt so that I can shoot down the targets at all locations, thereby allowing me to gain more points. This is an image of what the stryfe flywheel looks like:

Image result for stryfe flywheel cage

A linear actuator is simply a component that creates motion in a straight line. I could use a push and pull solenoid instead, however, I have more experience using a linear actuator so it should, therefore, be generally easier for me to use one. I will send a video (hopefully by tommorow) with the final attachment which will include the servo mechanism as well.  

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