So 25 actions means 12 good flips. Given that the matches are only 3 minutes long, I think I could get away with a 9oz bottle. What would you recommend I use as a buffer tank?
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So 25 actions means 12 good flips. Given that the matches are only 3 minutes long, I think I could get away with a 9oz bottle. What would you recommend I use as a buffer tank?
I ment 25 good flips, is your driving skill is up to it.
And I can't recommend anything commercial for a low pressure tank with a volume of 0.6 liter.
It's not something needed a lot in daily life.
Ok, saving is now underway to get enough cash for components. Meanwhile, I've been narrowing down my choices of name and colour scheme, and I've got it down to two.
So I'm throwing it open for you to decide, Eclipse or Krypton 85?
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Moving on to the solenoid valve, does anyone have any recommendations regarding port size and whether I should go with a double-acting or a spring return?
I'm looking at some braided steel paintball hose, but I can't find any with threads larger than 1/8 inch and I'm worried that this could restrict CO2 flow. Does anyone have an alternative recommendation?
I prefer the Krypton 85 idea.
On solenoid valve. The bigger the valve, the faster it can feed the ram to full glory. With the size of ram you're contemplating, industrial standard is 1/4" bsp in and outlet. That's restricting in itself.
Most FP machines use 1/2" bsp inlets.
You can find 1/4 bsp valves from "known brands" easely enough on Ebay or such, affordable. Otherwise you could try Chinese copies.
I would use single acting. Less complicated, less parts, less gas used per action. So what you can search for is a 1/4" bsp 3/2 valve. Return to be done with bungee cord.
The braided stainless steel hose. Why? 1 paintball bottle, regulator (best bet, a Trevor regulator) directly attached to that. From there a low pressure hose to the buffertank, and that can be a small hose. Buffertank, valve and ram connections need at least a 8mm hose.
Eclipse for me! I would add some wheel deflectors to each design though, just something to stop the wheel getting hit from the front, a small raised section would do. You need not cover the wheel entirely just make sure the leading edge is covered.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danny B
move your wheels forward a bit otherwise youll find it aweful to drive :) then u can have your gas bottle laying sideways along the back too where your motors etc wudda been
I've placed an order for a Trev reg, I should be getting it at the Barnsley event. I do already have a 5/2 spring return valve, but I can easily turn it into a 3/2 if I plug one of the outlet ports.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddox10
As for the 8mm hose, would this be a reasonable choice? http://www.indequip.co.uk/catalogue/...b-a22100cdc83c
That might be difficult. Problem is, the ram is mounted right at the back, so I can't put anything across there, and moving the motors more central means I can't fit the bottles down the sides as per the original plan.Quote:
Originally Posted by calumco
What if I put the wheels up near the front instead? the tail might swing a little wide, but I would have very precise control of the business end of the robot.