HELP!!!!!

[darkland8]

Hey i'm the prez. of a noobie team and we're looking in making a phematic ram but we have no clue where to get the components. so i was wondering if someone could point us in the right direction. thanks

[Homsar66]

You should have everything you need for one in your kit of parts, except the pistons, which are free from bimba.com

[Joe G.]

Most of what you need should have been included in your kit, such as the compressor, air tanks, regulators, pressure sensor, relief valves, brass fittings, and solenoids.

To connect tubing between these components, you must purchase some quick-connect fittings, such as these: http://www.mcmaster.com/#push-to-con...ttings/=5f3vqo . Unfortunately, these items are no longer provided in the kit. You probably want 1/4 inch fittings, to interface with the kit tubing. Look in the manual, specifically section 8, rules <R71> through <R79>, to make sure everything you get is legal.

Also, you will need actual pneumatic cylinders. You can use a wide variety (look in the manual for the exact rules on what you can and cannot use,) but in general, the 3 free cylinders provided by Bimba will work for you. They can be ordered here: http://www.bimba.com/FirstFree.aspx

Finally, the recently-released pneumatics manual makes good reading: http://usfirst.org/uploadedFiles/Com...%20Rev%20-.pdf

Good luck!

[Al Skierkiewicz]

If you are truly from team 41 then you are a veteran and as such will need to use components from previous years. Your KOP will not have what is listed in the rookie KOP. The pneumatic manual will give you a good idea of what you need while the robot section #8 of the manual will give you an idea of what is required and what will be inspected on your robot. If you have any specific questions, I am sure we can answer them as they arise.

[darkland8]

lol woops... my team isn't 41, it's 3341... i don't know how that happened thanks for mentioning that i would never have caught that.

but thanks guys for the info it was very helpful!

[Creator Mat]

i recommend you go for smaller bore cylinders for a puncher. The larger bores may look intimidating and powerful (and they are in pure pushing power) but at the limited working pressure you are allowed to use (60 psi) they move really really slow and won't "punch" a ball. The smaller bores move alot faster and create a more powerful "punch".

[darkland8]

i see, thanks. i think i got everything cleared up. and thanks for that bimba.com site i don't think we would have ever found it if it hadn't been for you guys!

[James Tonthat]

I also suggest you read this thread or at least the first post.

Good luck with your season. We're here to help but try and help us help you by being a bit more specific.