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Re: Pneumatic Restrictions & Improvments

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Originally Posted by jwfoss View Post
One main reason is the ability to get the accumulator tanks all the way up to the max allowable storage pressure. This will never be achieved using the control system as intended because the pressure sensor turns the compressor off at a lower then max pressure.

In all honest I see no reason why a team should not be allowed to pre-charge with a separate compressor as long as that separate compressor is within the limits of the rules.

I would think the original intent of the rule was so that teams would not use multiple compressors while on the field.

Everything is a trade off, and as huge fan of pneumatic use in FRC I have enjoyed the recent changes and look forward to more relaxed rules that still allow us to operate in a safe and creative manner.
The off board compressor must use the same system as an onboard compressor. So you'll never fill past the shutoff limit anyway.