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Subject: 
Re: Binary Pneumatic addition with two pistons
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lugnet.robotics
Date: 
Mon, 9 Jun 2003 20:44:42 GMT
Original-From: 
T. Alexander Popiel <popiel@*NoMoreSpam*wolfskeep.com>
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             Mark Tarrabain <markt@lynx.SPAMBLOCK.net> writes:
> 
> Or am I totally off base assuming that negative air pressure is doable
> with LEGO pneumatics?

Ah, the perennial question.

Yes, LEGO pneumatics can be used with below-ambient pressure.
Assuming you're doing this in your home vaguely near sea level,
this means that you can get what seems like somewhat less than
1 atmosphere of negative pressure, given care with seals and
good hoses that don't collapse.  This is in sharp contrast to
the rather more than 1 atmosphere of positive pressure far more
easily attained with the same equipment in slightly different
configuration.

> BTW, totally off topic here... does anyone else find that their spouses
> think that adults playing with LEGO is, well... a little strange?

Of course.  But then I just remind them of their own odd habits. ;-)

- Alex



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