Shifting transmissions: servo or pneumatics?

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Shifting transmissions: servo or pneumatics?

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15-01-2007, 19:37

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Re: Shifting transmissions: servo or pneumatics?

I don't believe you could utilize all 3 speeds on a DeWalt if you use pneumatics (as FIRST pneumatic pistons can only be extended or retracted, not halfway). For that reason, I would suggest using servos.

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