Lego Ping Pong Launcher Serves Its Purpose Well

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Using a single Lego motor and a whole heap of gears and Lego to ramp up the speed, this ping pong launcher will push out ping pong balls fast enough for any would be Forrest Gump to practice their returns. Oh, Lego: Is there anything you can’t do?

[Thanks Daryl!]

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    Sid

    Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    I want one of these! Where can I buy one or get instructions on how to make it?

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    Bill Bennett

    Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    That’s it. I’m inspired. I’ll have to dig out the kids’ Lego set and get working.

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    Evan

    Friday, August 21, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    the secret is out! the china team practices with this machine! brilliant work.

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