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Re: 2 Pneumatic cylinders on one solenoid.

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Originally Posted by Dan.Tyler View Post
Out of curiosity, why do you need to run multiple cylinders from one valve instead of just two separate valves using a closely linked air source?
If both cylinders do the same thing, then there is no need for two valves. Two valves in this case would be more complex, requiring more slots on the breakout, more wiring, and more code. Using on valve in this case also eliminates the chance that one cylinder doesn't actuate.
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