So I plan to use a ratchet on my catapult similar to the ratchet shown in the video. So I see that when the sprocket spins left, the screw locks in place between the teeth in order to hold the catapult. But how will the screw be released to let the catapult shoot?
Catapult Ratchet
You don’t have the ratchet engage with the catapult gear. You have it engage with a gear on the axle that your slipgear is on. Because the slipgear only has to move one direction, the ratchet will always work. I hope this answers your question!
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