[ngreen]

I'm not sure about the numbers, I'm not in fluid mechanics until next year, but I understand the concept. I still would like to re-read some of the pneumatic rules and I am still not sure on my personal thoughts as to it breaking FIRST rules, i.e. safety, or the legality of the rules. I will for sure look into this more in-depth. I know the 60 psi has been broken before i.e. robot with pneumatic arm running into wall or other robot, but I'm not sure how FIRST would take this. I see them as taking it on only if it poses a safety hazard and I know my system did not. If I was unsure of it's merits safetywise I would make changes to my current robot and not consider using it in its full capacity this coming up year. I take your comments with great seriousness because as last year rules guy I know there importance. I have on questions for you though. If the system ran in full capacity as it is now, with this possible extra compression taking place, what would be your thoughts about its safety, FIRST legality and intent, and any other you think I should consider?


The only reference I see to this says: "Working" air pressure on the robot must be no greater than 60 psi.

I do not see the exhaust air that is being compressed aka greater than 60psi as "working" but as being "worked on". By this definition I see my system as being FIRST legal and will take it that way until I get a chance to ask them the question. I would still like your thoughts though.