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The internet is the best. I found a nice write-up on crossbow trigger design that I'm going to try to follow:
http://crossbow.wikia.com/wiki/Designing_medieval_nut_and_trigger_crossbow_locks
The article details nut and trigger alignment, nut and stock alignment, etc. Amazing how minor differences in angles and pivot locations drastically change the function of the trigger.
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Here is my first stab at the trigger, side view. The main issue I see is how I will re-cock the trigger. On a normal crossbow, the string moves out of the way so you can reset the trigger, on Stickvise the trigger gets blocked by the movable jaw after firing. Hmm...
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probably right, in fact I don't really know what the advantage of the nut is considering it just reverses the direction of the catch point. Smoother operation maybe? You know, getting rid of the nut will also eliminate the problem with resetting the trigger. Maybe I will try it, thanks!
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Yes, operation might be smoother but I think that is only the case if the crossbow uses a string. I'd also add a spring (or springy 3d printed structure) under the trigger such that the movable jaw automatically locks when it is pulled back.
I can't wait for the first videos of this working! :)
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Yeah definitely needs a return spring so you just pull back and it's clicked in and ready to go. Will hopefully get it done soon!
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I get that you want to use the nut and trigger mechanism because it's somewhat historically accurate but wouldn't a trigger made in a single piece be the way to go in the interest of keeping it simple and easy to assemble?
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Doh, forgot to use reply. Comments above
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Yeah, it happens from time to time ;)
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