Vacuum

[jgannon]

Originally Posted by Peter Matteson

Note the solenoid use rule, R60 [...] The solenoid rule clearly states that you can only use solenoid valves for pnuematics.

I'd venture that not only is that not clear, it's most likely wrong.

<R60> Items specifically PROHIBITED from use on the ROBOT include:
* Electric motors and/or servos different from, or in addition to, those in the Kit Of Parts, with the exception of those specifically permitted by Rule <R59>.
* Electric solenoid actuators (note: electric solenoid actuators are NOT the same as pneumatic solenoid valves – the latter are permitted, the former are not).

<R60> prohibits the use of electric solenoids, meaning electromagnetically controlled linear actuators. It notes that pneumatic solenoid valves, such as the ones found in the KoP, are legal. It makes no mention as to restrictions of their application... as such, you can use them in your pneumatics, you can use them as part of your end effector, you can use them as ballast, you can use them as non-functional decorations, and if you can make it work, you can most certainly use them to control a vacuum.