Project 0078 Sonic Marshmallow Cannon PDF

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Designed by: Sonic Marshmallow

Ritchie Kinmont Cannon
Sonic Marshmallow Cannon
About this project:
The Sonic Marshmallow Cannon is a Super Sonic Expert Level Project, appealing to kids
of all ages but requiring more skill and time to build than other SonicDad projects. This
cannon is designed for shooting a mini-marshmallow projectile, and is powered by
common 91% rubbing alcohol. When a lightly saturated fuel sponge is inserted into the
cannon’s combustion chamber, alcohol vapor mixes with oxygen to create a flammable
mixture. When the igniter button on the cannon is pressed, the combustible gas ignites,
producing a loud sonic boom and launching a mini marshmallow!
Fuel up your cannon

with rubbing alcohol,
press the igniter
button and BANG!
Combustible gas +
oxygen + spark = a
flying marshmallow !
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Cannon
What’s it made of?

The Sonic Marshmallow Cannon is made from PVC pipe and fittings for the base,
combustion chamber, and barrel. The barrel heat sink is made from a drain pipe fitting.
The oxygen pump is made from a small sporting goods ball pump. A small screw is used
to prevent the marshmallow projectile from falling back into the combustion chamber.
Flat head screw
PVC pipe and fittings
Drain pipe fitting
Sports ball
pump

Cannon

The cannon igniter button is made from a metal thumbtack, and the igniter is made
from an electric lighter.
Thumb
tack
Electric
lighter

Cannon

The cannon fuel sponge is made from a common cleaning sponge, a metal washer, and a
piece of plastic disposable pen tube.
Sponge
Metal
washer
Disposable
plastic pen

Cannon
Project Construction
LEVEL 6 4.0 HRS $25.00
Check out my way cool Sonic Dad

gauges for project difficulty,
time, and cost. Cost of this
project depends on how many
items you have on hand. If you
purchase all items new, cost will be
higher than the approximate cost
shown.
SHOPPING LIST
Quantity Item needed Where to find it See Figure
1 1/2” x 1/2” PVC pipe coupler (slip x slip) Home improvement store, hardware store Page 7
3 1” x 1/2” PVC pipe reducer bushing (slip x slip) Home improvement store, hardware store Page 7
1 1” x 3/4” PVC pipe reducer bushing (slip x 3/4” female pipe thread) Home improvement store, hardware store Page 7
1 1” PVC pipe plug (1” male pipe thread) Home improvement store, hardware store Page 7
1 3/4” PVC pipe plug (3/4” male pipe thread) Home improvement store, hardware store Page 7
1 3/4” PVC pipe cap (slip) Home improvement store, hardware store Page 7
1 1” PVC pipe coupling (slip x slip) Home improvement store, hardware store Page 7
1 1” PVC pipe tee (slip x slip x slip) Home improvement store, hardware store Page 7
1 1” PVC pipe tee (slip x slip x 1” female pipe thread) Home improvement store, hardware store Page 7
5 1/2” PVC pipe 450 elbow (slip x slip) Home improvement store, hardware store Page 8
4 1/2” PVC pipe tee (slip x slip x slip) Home improvement store, hardware store Page 8
2 1/2” PVC pipe elbow (slip x slip) Home improvement store, hardware store Page 8
3 1/2” PVC pipe cap (slip) Home improvement store, hardware store Page 8

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SHOPPING LIST Cont.

Quantity Item needed Where to find it See Page/Figure
2 1” x 2” long PVC pipe nipple (make from 1” sch. 40 PVC pipe) Home improvement store, hardware store Page 7
13 1/2” x 1 1/2” long PVC pipe nipple (make from 1/2” sch. 40 PVC pipe) Home improvement store, hardware store Page 7
2 1/2” sch. 40 PVC pipe x 5” long Home improvement store, hardware store Page 7
1 1/2” sch. 40 PVC pipe x 18” long Home improvement store, hardware store Page 7
1 Sports ball pump (approx. 6 1/2” long with handle x 1 3/8” diameter) Dollar tree, discount retail store Page 2, fig 10, 12
1 #6 x 3/4” long flat head Phillips sheet metal screw Home improvement store, hardware store Page 2, fig 6, 7
1 6” kitchen drain pipe extension tube, PVC solvent weld Home Depot, hardware store, plumbing store Page 2, fig 17, 19
1 Electric lighter Dollar tree, discount retail store Page 3, fig 36, 37
1 Metal thumbtack discount retail store, office supply store Page 3, fig 40, 41
1 Spounge (approx. 5“ long x 3” wide x 5/8” thick – 125mm x 75mm x 16mm) Discount retail store, grocery store Page 4, fig 42, 43
1 3/8” flat metal washer (10mm) Home improvement store, hardware store Page 4, fig 43, 45
1 Paper Mate Eagle brand plastic disposable pen Discount retail store, office supply store Page 4, fig 43, 45
As required 91% rubbing alcohol (best used with a small spray bottle) Discount retail store, grocery store Page 23, 24
As required Mini Marshmallows (cannon projectile) Discount retail store, grocery store Page 1, 24
SUPPLIES AND TOOLS NEEDED

Item needed Where to find it
Scissors Discount retail store, craft store
High-temp hot glue gun Discount retail store, craft store
Black permanent marker for marking PVC pipe Discount retail store
Hand or power saw for cutting PVC pipe Discount retail store, home improvement store
12” ruler Discount retail store, home improvement store
X-acto knife with sharp #11 blades Discount retail store, craft store
Spray paint for plastic (color of your choice) Discount retail store, home improvement store
Black spray-on truck bed liner (optional) Walmart, auto parts store
Drill and drill bits – 1/8”, 5/32”, 1/4”, 9/32”,& 1/2” Discount retail store, home improvement store
150 grit sandpaper Discount retail store, home improvement store
Phillips screwdrivers (med. and small) Discount retail store, home improvement store
PVC pipe primer and glue (sold separately or as all-in-one) Home improvement store, hardware store
Poster board (optional – work surface for gluing PVC pipe) Discount retail store, office supply
Masking tape for painting Discount retail store, home improvement store
3/8” or 1/2” wide clear tape Discount retail store, home improvement store
Small vise for holding part for drilling Discount retail store, home improvement store
Wire cutters and strippers Discount retail store, home improvement store

Cannon
PVC Fittings Required

Use the photos below to help select your PVC fittings and pipe as indicated on the shopping list.
1/2” x 1/2” PVC pipe coupler 1” x 1/2” PVC pipe reducer bushing 1” x 3/4” PVC pipe reducer bushing
(slip x slip) (slip x slip) (slip x 3/4” female pipe thread)
Qty. 1 Qty. 3 Qty. 1
1” PVC pipe plug 3/4” PVC pipe plug 3/4” PVC pipe cap
(1” male pipe thread) (3/4” male pipe thread) (slip)
1” PVC pipe coupling 1” PVC pipe tee 1” PVC pipe tee

(slip x slip) (slip x slip x slip) (slip x slip x 1” female pipe thread)

Cannon
PVC Fittings Required

Use the photos below to help select your PVC fittings and pipe as indicated on the shopping list.
1/2” PVC pipe 450 elbow 1/2” PVC pipe tee 1/2” PVC pipe elbow
(slip x slip) (slip x slip x slip) (slip x slip)
1/2” PVC pipe cap 1” x 2” long PVC pipe nipple 1/2” x 1 1/2” long PVC pipe nipple
(slip) (make from 1” sch. 40 PVC pipe) (make from 1/2” sch. 40 PVC pipe)
1/2” sch. 40 PVC pipe x 5” long 1/2” sch. 40 PVC pipe x 18” long
Qty. 2 Qty. 1

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Step 1
Use a hand or power saw to cut each of the PVC Use PVC pipe primer and
pipe pieces and nipples indicated on the shopping fig. 1 glue for the following steps
list. Remove the burrs for each cut piece using 150
grit sandpaper. Glue each subassembly together as
shown in the following steps using PVC pipe primer
and glue. Some PVC glues are combined with primer.
It’s a good idea to work on a surface such as a
piece of poster board – gluing PVC pipe together
can be messy. (fig. 1)
Use the following

illustrations as a
guide for assembling
the combustion
chamber, barrel, and
base.
Step 2
Begin assembling the cannon combustion chamber
by gluing the PVC pipe fittings together as shown.
(fig. 2)
1” PVC pipe tee

(slip x slip x 1” female
pipe thread)
Qty. 1 1” PVC pipe tee
(slip x slip x slip)
Qty. 1
1” x 3/4” PVC pipe

1” PVC pipe reducer bushing
coupling (slip x 3/4” female
(slip x slip) pipe thread)
Qty. 1 Qty. 2
1” x 2” long PVC pipe

nipple
(make from 1” sch. 40
PVC pipe) 1” x 1/2” PVC pipe
Qty. 2 reducer bushing
fig. 2 (slip x slip)
Qty. 1

Cannon
Step 3
Assemble the cannon barrel by gluing a 1/2” PVC
coupling to an 18” long piece of 1/2” PVC pipe as
shown. (fig. 3)
1/2” sch. 40 PVC pipe

x 18” long
Qty. 1
1/2” PVC pipe coupling
fig. 3 (slip x slip)
Qty. 1
1/2” PVC pipe elbow

(slip x slip)
Qty. 2
1/2” x 1 1/2” long
PVC pipe nipple
(make from 1/2”
sch. 40 PVC pipe)
Qty. 12
fig. 4
Press together on
both sides – DO
NOT GLUE!
1/2” sch. 40 PVC pipe

x 5” long
Qty. 2
1/2” PVC pipe 450

elbow
1/2” PVC pipe tee
(slip x slip)
(slip x slip x slip)
Qty. 4
Qty. 5 Step 4
Assemble the cannon base as shown. Glue all of
the joints to assemble the base except for the
joints noted on the middle pivot tee. This will
allow for the cannon barrel angle to be adjusted
on the finished cannon. (fig. 4)
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Step 5
Use a drill and 1/8” drill bit to drill a hole through fig. 5
one side of a 1” x 1/2” slip reducer bushing. Drill
the hole 3/4” from the edge as shown. Use a 9/32” 3/4”
drill bit to create a relief for a #6 flat head sheet
metal screw as shown. (fig. 5)
Drill 1/8” hole
through one side
Install #6 x 3/4” then use 9/32” drill
long flat head bit to create
sheet metal screw clearance for screw
head
Step 6
Use a screwdriver to install a #6 x 3/4” long
sheet metal screw. Be sure the screw head is
below the surface of the bushing as shown. (fig. 6)
fig. 6
Glue bushing
Step 7 into combustion
Glue the bushing into the combustion chamber as chamber
shown. The screw will prevent the marshmallow
projectile from falling back into the combustion
chamber during use. (fig. 7)
Attach tape to bottom of nipple

and fill half way with glue fig. 8
fig. 7
Step 8
Attach a piece of packing tape or masking tape to
the bottom of the remaining 1/2” PVC pipe nipple.
Fill the nipple half way full of high temp hot glue
as shown. Let the glue cool and remove the tape.
(fig. 8)
Orient with hot Cannon
glue plug on this
Step 9 end
Use PVC pipe cement to glue in the modified nipple. Glue in modified
Install the nipple with the hot glue plug on the end nipple
extending outside the reducer bushing as shown.
(fig. 9)
Mark center line

of pump outlet fig. 10
fig. 9
Step 10
Place the ball pump on the combustion chamber
in the position shown. Use a marker to mark the
center line of the pump outlet as shown. This
mark will locate the inlet hole for the pump.
Remove the pump and mark the vertical center
of the tee on the combustion chamber. (fig. 10)
Drill a 1/4” hole on

pump center mark
This hole will channel the air

from the pump into the
combustion chamber, so
when you drill the hole you
will be drilling all the way
through to the center. Just
be careful not to keep going
through the other side; that
would be a bummer!
fig. 11
Step 11
Drill a 1/4” hole on the pump center location
mark as shown. Drill through the wall of the tee,
bushing, and nipple. Be sure the hole extends
into the center of the nipple, allowing air to
enter the combustion chamber from the pump.
(fig. 11)
Cannon
Step 12 Apply glue around
Apply a large bead of glue all the way around the the pump outlet
pump outlet as shown. (fig. 12)
fig. 12
Step 13
Working quickly while the glue is still hot, attach
the pump, centered on the marking and hole as
This part is just a little
shown. Hold the pump in position until the glue
tricky. You need to apply has cooled. Apply a bead of glue along each side
enough glue to seal the of the joint between the pump and chamber as
pump outlet, but not too shown. Be sure to keep glue off of the cap at
much, or the excess glue
may plug the inlet hole on
the rear of the pump so that it can be removed
the combustion chamber! (fig. 13)
This is just right . . . Cool!
Add glue along fig. 13

each side of
pump
Remove pump cap and

piston assembly
Step 14
fig. 14
Remove the cap on the rear of the pump. Carefully
remove the piston assembly and set it aside for
reassembly after painting. (fig. 14)
Cannon
Step 15
Glue 3/4” cap and plug
Use a large bead of glue to attach a 3/4” PVC cap fig. 15 together
and plug together in the orientation shown. (fig. 15)
Install plugs
fig. 16
Mask nipple and Step 16

pump bore
Prepare the combustion chamber for painting by
installing the 3/4” modified plug in the rear and
a 1” PVC plug in the top, just finger tight, then
Step 17 loosen one turn. Use masking tape to mask the
1/2” nipple and the bore of the pump as shown.
The heat sink on the cannon barrel is optional. If Use a scrap piece of 1/2” PVC pipe as a handle
you wish to add the heat sink, check the fit for painting. Clean all surfaces with rubbing
between the 1” x 1/2” reducer bushing and the alcohol. (fig. 16)
drain pipe extension piece. The bushing should
fit snuggly inside the small diameter of the
drain pipe. Modify the bushing outside diameter Modify outside Bushing should fit
as needed for the desired fit. (fig. 17) diameter if snuggly inside
necessary
Print and cut out
hole template
fig. 17
Step 18
Print the hole template from page 28, full scale
on regular printer paper. Cut the template out,
fig. 18 cutting on the outside lines. (fig. 18)
Cannon
Step 19 Use clear tape to
secure template
Use a few pieces of clear tape to secure the
centered in place
template around the drain pipe. Position the
template centered on the tube as shown.
(fig. 19)
Use small Phillips

screwdriver to dimple fig. 20
hole locations
fig. 19
Step 20
Use a small Phillips screwdriver to create a
dimple at the center of each hole marking on the
template. The dimple will help locate the drill bit
when drilling the holes in the heat sink. (fig. 20)
Step 21
Secure the part in a vise and use a drill and 1/2”
(13 mm) drill bit to carefully drill the holes as
shown. For best results, use a very low speed
while drilling the holes to prevent damaging the
Drill holes in heat fig. 21
sink piece
plastic as the bit drills through. (fig. 21)
Use sand paper and

an X-acto knife to
fig. 22
remove burrs
Step 22
Remove the hole template. Use an X-acto knife
and sand paper to remove the burrs from each
of the drilled holes as shown. (fig. 22)
Cannon
Step 23 1/2”
Use a hand or power saw to carefully cut the Use a saw to
bushing down to 1/2” (13mm) long as shown. Use reduce bushing
sand paper to remove burrs. (fig. 23) length
We need to mark the fig. 23

location of the heat sink
on the barrel so we can
glue the bushing on in a
later step, so first slide
the heat sink onto the
barrel. Then twist the
barrel into the
combustion chamber.
Now you can slide the
heat sink up to the edge
of the combustion Step 24
chamber. I like to leave
a small gap like this. Temporarily press the bushing into the end of
Now mark a line around the heat shield as show. DO NOT GLUE! The
the barrel so you'll know bushing will be glued in place in a later step.
where to glue the
bushing . . . cool! (fig. 24)
Temporarily
press bushing
fig. 24
into heat sink
Mark heat sink

location on barrel fig. 25
Step 25
Slide the heat sink onto the cannon barrel. Twist
the barrel snugly into the combustion chamber.
Position the heat sink so there is about an 1/8”
(3 mm) gap between the heat sink and the
Position heat sink
combustion chamber as shown. Carefully mark
with 1/8” gap
the heat sink location on the barrel as shown.
(fig. 25)
Cannon
Step 26
Remove the bushing from the heat sink and use Glue bushing
PVC cement to attach it to the barrel on the to barrel on
Mask these
marked line as shown. Mask the areas shown on marked line
areas for
the heat sink and barrel and clean with rubbing painting
alcohol to prepare for painting. (fig. 26)
Mask bottom
1/2” of each leg
fig. 26
Step 27
Apply two coats of spray paint for plastics on
the base, the color of your choice. (fig. 27)
fig. 27
I like to use spray-on truck bed liner fig. 28

on the combustion chamber, barrel,
heat sink, and base feet because it
gives you a tough finish but also has
some texture . . . cool! You can also use
just a nice gloss or flat black spray
paint. It’s your cannon - you get to
decide!
Apply two coats

of paint on the
combustion
chamber
Step 28
Apply two coats of paint on the combustion
chamber. Spray-on truck bed liner can also be
used on the combustion chamber, barrel, heat
sink, and base feet for a durable, textured
finish. (fig. 28)
Cannon
Step 29 Apply two coats of
Use a dowel as a handle to apply two coats of paint on the heat sink
paint on the heat sink. (fig. 29)
Apply two coats of

paint on the barrel
fig. 29
fig. 30
Step 30
Use a dowel as a handle to apply two coats of
paint on the cannon barrel. (fig. 30)
Step 31
Use a piece of 1/2” PVC pipe as a handle to apply
two coats of paint on three 1/2” PVC caps that Paint three 1/2” caps
fig. 31
will be used as feet on the base. (fig. 31)
Remove masking
tape and apply
glue
Step 32
Remove the masking tape from the heat sink.
fig. 32 Use a cotton swab or small paint brush to apply
PVC cement around the inside front as shown.
(fig. 32)
Cannon
Step 33
Inset barrel into
Working quickly while the cement is still wet, heat sink
carefully insert the barrel into the heat sink
piece as shown. (fig. 33)
Position heat
sink edge flush fig. 34
with bushing
fig. 33
Step 34
Position the heat sink flush with the bushing on
the barrel. Before the glue sets, check the
alignment at the back of the barrel to be sure
it’s centered in the open end of the heat sink.
(fig. 34)
Step 35
Press barrel,
Remove the masking on the combustion chamber
combustion chamber,
and re-assemble the air pump. Glue the three
and base together
caps to the base as shown. Assemble the cannon
WITHOUT glue
by pressing the barrel into the combustion
chamber, then pressing the assembly into the
base. Be sure these three parts are pressed
together only – DO NOT GLUE! (fig. 35)
fig. 35
Remove screws
to disassemble
lighter
Glue caps to base
Step 36
Disassemble the electric lighter. Most lighters
have a few screws holding the housing together.
fig. 36 (fig. 36)
Cannon
Step 37
Remove the piezoelectric igniter unit with wires Apply glue on
as shown. Bend the wires oriented down and wires to secure
apply glue around the wires to secure them to to igniter – then
the igniter, creating a wire strain relief. Then twist wires
twist the wires as shown. (fig. 37)
Scrape the paint in Drill 5/32” hole

this location for in center
mounting the
igniter unit
fig. 37
Step 38
Drill a 5/32” (4mm) hole in the center of the 1”
plug. Use an X-acto knife to scrape off the paint
and rough up the surface on the plug wall above
fig. 38 the hole as shown. Removing the paint will help
the glue to adhere to the plastic. (fig. 38)
Step 39 Feed wires

through hole and
Feed the igniter wires through the hole in the
attach igniter
plug. Use a large bead of glue to attach the
igniter as shown. Hold the igniter in position until
the glue cools. (fig. 39)
Use X-acto to
create hole then
glue thumbtack
in place
fig. 39
Step 40
Use an X-acto knife to cut a small hole in the
center of the end of the igniter button by
twisting the knife point. Use a bead of hot glue
fig. 40 to secure a metal thumbtack in the end of the
button as shown. (fig. 40)
Cannon
Step 41
Trim the wire length to 1 1/4” (32mm) long and The only real trick to
strip the ends about an 1/8” (3mm) as shown. setting up your igniter
wires is the overall
Apply glue around the wires at the base and length and the gap
apply glue to position the wires about 1/4” (6mm) between the wire tips.
apart as shown. Test the igniter in a dark room; The length will put the
you should see a spark jumping between the bare spark in the best
position inside the
tips of the igniter wires. (fig. 41) combustion chamber.
The 1/4” gap will give you
the strongest spark to
ignite the combustion
1/4” Apply glue at base and gasses. Fire in the hole!!
secure wires 1/4” apart
1 1/4”
fig. 41
Mark and cut
5/8” wide strip fig. 42
of sponge
Step 42
Measure, mark, and cut a 5/8” (16mm) wide strip
of a common cleaning sponge using a pair of sharp
scissors as shown. (fig. 42)
3/8” flat metal Cut sponge

washer 4” long
Step 43
Cut the sponge strip 4” (100mm) long. Cut a
piece of plastic disposable pen tube 1” (25mm)
Cut 1” long piece of long. You will also need a 3/8” flat metal washer.
fig. 43 plastic pen tube (fig. 43)
Cannon
Cut sponge
Step 44 every 1” and
glue back
To help prevent the fuel from migrating to the low
together
end of the sponge during use, cut the sponge
every inch (25mm) and glue back together with
high temp hot glue. Cut and glue one piece at a
time being sure to cover the entire cut joint
surface with glue. (fig. 44)
Attach washer
and pen tube
fig. 44
Step 45
fig. 45 Use a large bead of glue to attach the 3/8”
(10mm) flat washer to one end of the fuel
sponge. Add glue in the center of the washer
and attach the pen tube. Hold the tube in place
as the glue cools to keep aligned with the sponge
as shown. (fig. 45)
Step 46
Use a large bead of glue to attach the fuel
sponge assembly to the cap, centered as shown.
(fig. 46)
Attach fuel
sponge to cap
fig. 46
Cannon
Firing Your Marshmallow Cannon

The fist step is to wet the fuel sponge with
91% rubbing alcohol. I like to put the alcohol
in a small spray bottle. Wet all four sides of
the sponge all along the length. You’ll want to
saturate the sponge to the point just before
the fuel will drip out . . . Perfecto!
Now install the fuel

sponge in the rear of
the cannon and tighten
the cap snuggly like
this.

Cannon
For the first shot when the cannon

is cold, you’ll need to remove the
igniter and prime the combustion
chamber with one quick spray of
fuel. Then twist the igniter back in
and tighten snuggly.
Now twist off the barrel and load a

marshmallow projectile in the end like
this. For the best projectile and
velocity, the marshmallow should be a
snug fit in the barrel. Here’s a tip: If
the marshmallow is a bit lose in the
barrel, take it out and lightly squeeze
the ends of the marshmallow. This will
make the diameter of the marshmallow
a bit larger . . . cool!

Cannon
Now put the loaded

barrel back on and twist
it snugly in place like this.
Now adjust the angle of the barrel

to line up on your target. To fire,
just press down on the igniter button
and bammo . . . you have ignition!
Awesome!

Cannon
After you have fired your cannon, get ready for the
next bang by pumping the air pump 6 or 8 times. This
will push out the exhaust gasses and bring new air
into the combustion chamber. Just repeat the loading
and firing steps to shoot your cannon again . . . Cool!
Be careful and have a blast!!! You should have enough
fuel in the sponge to shoot up to 30 shoots before
needing to wet the sponge with fuel again.
When you are finished booming, remove the fuel sponge

and wrap it in a small plastic bag like a sandwich bag. Put
a twist tie or rubber band around the pen tube to keep
air out. The bag will help keep the sponge from drying
out until you shoot again. Once covered with a small bag,
you can store the fuel sponge in a safe place or even
back inside the cannon.
Notice to Airmen and

Warnings!: Check local laws
and ordinances before
operating your cannon. Find
a suitable location for
operating your cannon away
from people, animals, or
anything affected by loud
noise. Always keep
observers behind
the cannon. Never fire
your cannon at people or
animals. NEVER put
anything but one mini
marshmallow in the barrel
of your cannon! Never look
into the barrel. Wear
hearing and eye protection
when needed, especially for
small children. But most of
all, be safe and have fun!

Cannon
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for this project on YouTube by
clicking here . . . enjoy!
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Designed by: Sonic Marshmallow

Sonic Marshmallow Cannon

About this project:

Fuel up your cannon

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What’s it made of?

Flat head screw

PVC pipe and fittings

Drain pipe fitting

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What’s it made of?

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What’s it made of?

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Check out my way cool Sonic Dad

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SHOPPING LIST Cont.

SUPPLIES AND TOOLS NEEDED

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PVC Fittings Required

1” PVC pipe coupling 1” PVC pipe tee 1” PVC pipe tee

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PVC Fittings Required

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Use the following

1” PVC pipe tee

1” x 3/4” PVC pipe

1” x 2” long PVC pipe

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1/2” sch. 40 PVC pipe

1/2” PVC pipe elbow

1/2” sch. 40 PVC pipe

1/2” PVC pipe 450

Attach tape to bottom of nipple

Mark center line

Drill a 1/4” hole on

This hole will channel the air

Add glue along fig. 13

Remove pump cap and

Mask nipple and Step 16

Use small Phillips

Use sand paper and

We need to mark the fig. 23

Mark heat sink

I like to use spray-on truck bed liner fig. 28

Apply two coats

Apply two coats of

Glue caps to base

Scrape the paint in Drill 5/32” hole

Step 39 Feed wires

3/8” flat metal Cut sponge

Firing Your Marshmallow Cannon

Now install the fuel

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For the first shot when the cannon

Now twist off the barrel and load a

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Now put the loaded

Now adjust the angle of the barrel

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When you are finished booming, remove the fuel sponge

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