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know im coming into this discussion late, but there ARE things you can do programming wize to change the speed at which it comes out and also how far it comes out.

1. changing how fast it comes out:
-tell the programmer to set the code so that when the soleniod is fired, make it relay on and off--the simplest solution to changing speed by controlling the amount of time that the solenoid allows air flow.

2. changing how far it comes out:
-hook up a second solenoid to the exhaust of the first one. in order for this to work, use something like a joystick interface, where you have control over positive, neutral, and negative current on the fly. dont have the exact code off the top of my head, but we did it this year and worked like a charm.

to control them remotely? hm. if you could change the frequency of open/close valve on the first solenoid by a dial and then the firing by a joystick, it could all be incorporated on a remote control of some sort.

just stopping in and giving my 2 cents, even though theyre late.