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Re: Is creating a pneumatic shooter realistic considering the pressure limit?

"Non-catapult" type pneumatic launcher:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK2f9lvskcQ

Three .75" dia by 12" stroke cylinders each with its own solenoid, but activated together.

We've consistently "scored" from a range of 9 to 15 feet from the goal with the same tilt angle and pressure. We're trying for a wide "sweet zone".

The key is to have the ball resting on the "plunger", rather than attempt to "punch".
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