SMC Pneumatics

[bradleat]

Topic: SMC sy3240 Air Solenoids

Quick Question (x3):

1. Is anybody using the SMC air solenoids this year?

2. Is there a class in the WPI Library to control them or is more complicated setup required?

3. Is it ever advantageous to use them instead of the Festo valves?

-Bradleat

[Racer26]

1. Almost Definitely
2. The same class used to control the Festo ones (Solenoid I believe, but i might be wrong)
3. Depends on the specific models in question.

[Alan Anderson]

2. There are at least two different classes, depending on whether you want to use Spike relays or the cRIO digital sourcing "solenoid" module to control them.

3. The Festo valves I am familiar with are physically large, have manual control levers that are relatively hard to activate, and have annoyingly unique electrical connectors. SMC parts have other tradeoffs.