Uploaded September 2016 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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I built an infrared speed sensor for my potato cannon.
More information: williamosman.com/2016/09/potato-cannon-speed-sensor.html

Yes, I could have displayed mph instead of converting from fps.

Average acceleration: 328 g's
Acceleration time: 0.024 seconds
Projectile energy: 211 joules
Average power: 9250 watts ~ 12.4 horsepower

Music: newgrounds.com/audio/listen/695153

Lots of filming by: John Willner
johnwillner.com