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Originally Posted by Rickertsen2
NO!
<R99> There is no limit to the number of solenoid valves, air cylinders, pressure regulators, and connecting
fittings you may use on your robot. They must, however, be “off the shelf” pneumatic devices rated by their
manufacturers for pressure of at least 125psi. Besides the “free” pneumatic components listed on the
Pneumatic Components Order form, you may purchase additional air cylinders or rotary actuators, however,
they must be identical to those listed on the Pneumatic Components Order form (i.e. same part numbers), and
obtained from a Bimba or Parker Hannifan distributor.
If its not on the "Pneumatics Components Order form" which its not, you can't use it. Its a lame rule that stifles creativity
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Rickertsen2 is correct. 3 position cylindes are not on the Order Form and thus are not legal. It is possible for these things to be missed in inspection, sometimes at muliple competitions. So you might get away with it, but do you really want to take that chance?
On the relative stupidity of the rule: I think it FOSTERS creativity. Look at the threads mentioned above and see how many creative ways were used to get three position functionality. There are other rules I think are relatively inane, but this is not one of them