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Re: Varying Regulator Pressure Using Mechanical Device

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All the cylinders that we have used in the past have an adjustable valve that allows you to adjust actuation speed/force manually.
I believe you're describing fittings with needle valves built in. (They're not part of an ordinary non-repairable cylinder, they're part of the fitting.)
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Re: Varying Regulator Pressure Using Mechanical Device

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All the cylinders that we have used in the past have an adjustable valve that allows you to adjust actuation speed/force manually. You should be able to design a servo- operated link to this valve knob to adjust the applied pressure. The servo has a built in encoder, and use a continuous rotation type. Some years we were only allowed to use certain servos, all of which had limited rotational capability (180 DEG. or less). check this year's rules on servos that are allowed. they are usually very specific on maximum torque and capability specs.
The adjustable valve will vary speed but not force.
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Re: Varying Regulator Pressure Using Mechanical Device

You know this might be a good use for the VEX motors.
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Re: Varying Regulator Pressure Using Mechanical Device

Isn't there the possibility that the regulator controlling the variable air pressure could cause a violation if the motor control malfunctioned and adjusted all the way high. If the cylinder was then mechanical compressed then the pressure could go above 60 PSI and the regulator would not relieve. A pressure relief valve set at 60 psi would take care of this down stream from the variable regulator. Then I would be happy with it. Don't Know about First take on it.
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Re: Varying Regulator Pressure Using Mechanical Device

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D. Solenoid valves that are rated for a maximum working pressure that is less than 125 psi rating mandated
above are permitted, however if employed, an additional pressure relief valve must be added to the low
pressure side of the main regulator.
The additional relief valve must be set to a lower pressure than the
maximum pressure rating for the solenoid valve.
Is that what you were thinking?
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Re: Varying Regulator Pressure Using Mechanical Device

Here's how 1073 did this in 2010 for our variable pressure ball kicker.

Put a valve between the regulator and the pressure tank.
Put a pressure sensor on the pressure tank.
Pulse the valve, in roughly 1 ms increments until you get the pressure you want.

I also recommend putting a 2nd valve on the pressure tank side, which vents the tank. You can pulse this valve to drop the pressure.

This seemed to be repeatable within a couple PSI.

You will need to have two manual vents, one on each side of the first valve, to completely depressurize the system. Or, you can wire the 2nd valve to automatically vent when you lose power.

This system can also be used to pre-charge a cylinder that is restrained half way. In this case, the automated venting is vital for safety, since you do not want that stored energy in the robot when it is disabled.

Now, I am fully aware that these valves were probably not meant to be used this way, but our system was very reliable. We used the large plastic Festo valves.

Hope this helps.
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Re: Varying Regulator Pressure Using Mechanical Device

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[R72]
If pneumatic components are used on the Robot, the following items are required as part of the pneumatic system
and must be connected in accordance with this section.

D. An easily visible and accessible pressure vent plug valve to manually relieve the stored pressure (see Rule
[R77]).

[R77]
The pressure vent plug valve must be connected to the pneumatic circuit such that, when manually operated, it will
vent to the atmosphere to relieve all stored pressure. The valve must be placed on the Robot so that it is visible
and easily accessible.

One only, sorry.
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Re: Varying Regulator Pressure Using Mechanical Device

Attachment 11473

Stmple 3 pressure system will do the job

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Re: Varying Regulator Pressure Using Mechanical Device

Good point Al. We had used the autovent in 2010, and I was trying to make it simpler for a more general application. Sounds like you need to autovent at powerdown to prevent 2 areas having separate pressure.
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