I view the new solenoid valve rule as a positive step. My impression is the GDC is keeping the pneumatics restricted to keep the robots safe & to simplify the inspection process.
This was done in 2010. No comment on if it would be legal in 2014
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Posted by 2010FRC0476 at 01/25/2010 10:52:27 am
Can we use plug valves, Parker model # PV609-2 as allowed in Rule R72, instead of
solenoids to activate and exhaust pneumatic cylinders? We would rotate the plug valves using
pneumatic 90-degree actuators and a custom-made bracket between the pneumatic actuator
and the plug valve handle. Or we would turn the plug valves using HS322-HD servos or the
Denso window motors.
Re: Plug Valves Instead of Solenoids
Posted by GDC at 01/28/2010 12:03:45 am
There is no rule that would prohibit this.
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