Rubber Band Launcher (For Performance Glider Planes using XL bands)

Overview:

This is my personal glider launch setup. Unlike most glider launchers it has a large contoured handle, and does not put any stress on the rubber bands with knots or small pinch points. I find it to be the most comfortable solution for clean launches but it does take quite a bit of filament to print.

Printing:

Method 1: Pre sliced

Print any pre sliced model in your size and remove supports after printing!

Method 2: Slice your own

• Use any infill over 10% and 2 - 4 perimeters.

• Use any filament (except flexible filaments)

• Use supports everywhere (don't use organic/tree supports)

• Set scale to your size

• Simply remove supports, grab rubber bands, and launch some gliders!

If you are feeling crazy then maybe test out fuzzy skin settings.

Sizing (ignore if using pre sliced):

If you want to slice your own file then follow this sizing guide:

• For XXS hands or young kids print at 80% scale

• For XS hands print at 90% scale

• For S hands print at 100% scale

• For M hands print at 110% scale

• For L hands print at 120% scale

• For XL hands print at 130% scale.

Design Choices:

Handle:

The handle is designed so that it will provide a comfortable grip even during extended use with large forces. It's shape is designed to fit anyones hand and it is symmetrical so it fits just as well for righties as lefties. If you have any ideas for improvement comment or directly message me. I would love feedback.

Rubber Band Attachment:

This is designed to be able to take huge loads as well as make replacing rubber bands easy. If you have any ideas for improvement comment or directly message me. I would love feedback.