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Re: Controlling pneumatics
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lugnet.robotics
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Fri, 14 Jan 2000 20:54:45 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, Denis Cousineau writes:
> pneumatics are fun stuff, but they are also hard to
> control.
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> I have devised a pressure regulator made out of lego that
> control my presure to be in-between 0.5 kg and 0.9 kg.
> Too high, it would pop out the hoses, and too low, the
> pneumatics don't have enough power.
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> The only thing missing is how to efficiently control
> pneumatics with the RCX. I have a couple of
> suggestions, but the best thing would be to find
> a solenoid air-valve small enough for the hose and
> working on 9-12 volts. Does anyone know of such a
> piece?
I have use valves this sort of size, but the costs are so high, that they are
impractical for the RCX. (twice the cost of a complete Mindstorms system for
just one valve...).
Best Wishes
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| pneumatics are fun stuff, but they are also hard to control. I have devised a pressure regulator made out of lego that control my presure to be in-between 0.5 kg and 0.9 kg. Too high, it would pop out the hoses, and too low, the pneumatics don't (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jan-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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