Thread: Using a Solenoid in a Pneumatic Cannon
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Re: Using a Solenoid in a Pneumatic Cannon
typically the idea is actually dump ALL of the air out as quickly as possible. The system generally has a separate firing reservoir that is filled from the compressor and additional accumulators before being isolated from that portion of the system. Then, ALL air from the firing reservoir is dumped into the barrel to launch the t-shirt out. I don't recommend the KOP solenoids due to the fact air passes through them relatively slowly. Sprinkler valves are used often for these applications.
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