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Re: Pros and Cons of Using Pneumatics

I never had a problem with pneumatics. My friend did the most of it, but i was right there with him putting it together. I give him all the credit, he deserves it. But the point is, it seems easier than limiting a motor, because with a motor you need to program the limit process as well as speed and many more variables. With pneumatics, you use flow controls for speed which allows you to change the speeds a lot easier, its just an On/Off if its a single solenoid to activate, and its just a switch. When hosing everything, just make sure you cut perpendicular to the hose and also all your connections get 3 windings in the correct direction with teflon tape. I never really had problems with pneumatics. For leaks, i just listen for the leak, usually the best tool to use. soap and water takes a while, although i have helped other teams with their pneumatics with this method. With pneumatics, its easier to do something once and slow, than fast and redo it. plus, it makes you look better.
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