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Re: New Diagrams of Basic Pneumatics Parts and Circuits
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Wed, 7 Sep 2005 20:10:10 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, "Jones, James C." <jonesj5@ocps.k12.fl.us> wrote:

The drawings are FABULOUS!  Great work.  I have a question:  I am
looking to build a lego compressor that would be strong enough to move a
quad or sextuple bot with the RCX.  We have tried a few with no luck -
never produces sufficient air or pressure.

Any suggestions?

James,

  What all have you tried.  One of the best compressors using a Mindstorms
mini-motor is the Ralph Hempel design, as shown by Dr. C. S. Soh's page:

http://www.fifth-r.com/cssoh1/compress.htm

  If you want to go all out, a very simple, and powerful compressor is:

http://www.fifth-r.com/cssoh1/compress/compbuggy.htm

  The issue here is the RC racer motor cannot be powered by the RCX.  You'll
have to use a battery box.

Kev



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  RE: New Diagrams of Basic Pneumatics Parts and Circuits
 
The drawings are FABULOUS! Great work. I have a question: I am looking to build a lego compressor that would be strong enough to move a quad or sextuple bot with the RCX. We have tried a few with no luck - never produces sufficient air or pressure. (...) (19 years ago, 7-Sep-05, to lugnet.robotics)

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