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Re: Need help with programming double solenoids

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Originally Posted by noah10001 View Post
Is there any way to have an in-between..
Simple answer: no. Pneumatic solenoid valves are two-state devices. There is no middle ground.

Complicated answer: with sufficient analysis and design, one can devise a way to use multiple solenoid valves and flow restrictors to cause a pneumatic cylinder to retract or extend an arbitrary amount. It will move in a spring-like fashion due to external forces, so some sort of feedback on its actual position would be helpful.
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