New to Pneumatics

[Canop3n3r]

Our team is planning to use Pneumatics for the first time this year but we do not exactly know where to start. We have a lot of old and outdated equipment from a few years back that we did not use. Does anybody have a good list of things that are required to use a pneumatic system?

[Mike Marandola]

Here is a folder of pneumatic resources that may help. (https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BzH8kYOlg2ArTTBONmpNUl9LVWM&usp=sharing) I recommend starting out with Nate Laverdure's two slideshows.

[thatprogrammer]

In terms of programming, you can find all of the info required here: http://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/4485/m/13810/l/241866-operating-pneumatic-cylinders-solenoids
^ This is specific to pneumatics. If you need additional help with setting up a pneumatic system in c++ or java, you can PM me. I don't know LabVIEW, but lots of individuals here do.

[Mark McLeod]

These haven't been updated to the new control system yet, but may still be useful:
Pneumatics Step-By-Step (http://www.team358.org/files/pneumatic/Pneumatics-StepByStep-cRIOversion.pdf)
Pneumatics For Newbies (http://www.team358.org/files/pneumatic/PneumaticsForNewbies.pdf)
General Info (http://www.team358.org/files/pneumatic/)

[Canop3n3r]

Thank you all so much, will definitely be using this in tomorrows meeting. One more question, We do not need a spike this year or am i mistaken?

[orangemoore]

Thank you all so much, will definitely be using this in tomorrows meeting. One more question, We do not need a spike this year or am i mistaken?

You do not need a spike. The Compressor is wired directly into the PCM.