Pneumatics-Code [and piston output length]

[Alan Anderson]

Originally Posted by reilly

What is the output [piston length] of the given piston, in other words, how much does it extend?

At the risk of sounding unhelpful, that depends on the length of the piston.

Also, does the FRC_default.hex or FRC.hex supply functions for pneumatics,pwm signals for pneum. solenoids?

You don't control solenoids with pwm signals. You control them with relay signals via a Spike. The default code copies a bunch of joystick buttons to relay outputs. Look at the user_routines.c file and search for the Buttons to Relays section.

[Steve W]

A pistons length is about 2 " longer than the throw when in closed position. Therefore a 4" throw would give a 6" in length piston closed or 10" when open. This is a rule of thumb and not exact. Smaller throws still need minimum 4 "