Pressure regulator

[Al Skierkiewicz]

You may be looking for a method to connect the variable regulator to a motor for pressure control. The servo would only give a fraction of a single rotation which is a very small change in overall pressure. However, the rule against modification of pneumatic components seems to come into play. I would think a question to the Q&A about the legality of attaching (as in gluing) a gear to the variable regulator might be appropriate. However, please keep in mind that the valves generally stop sealing at 20 PSI so that limits your secondary pressure range. Remember that 60PSI is the working pressure you must maintain ahead of any secondary pressure changes.

[Vikesrock]

Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz

The servo would only give a fraction of a single rotation which is a very small change in overall pressure.

The GDC has said on the Q&A that continuous rotation servos which meet the torque and rotation speed specs of the rules are allowed this year.

http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=11379

I have no idea if this would be easier or harder than interfacing with a motor, just throwing it out there.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Kevin,
Maybe you should send me a PM and let me know what you are trying to do. There may be a better way to accomplish the task.

[Perci321]

My team finally determined exactly what we need. We found the exact part on SMC but cannot seem to buy it anywhere. The SMC part number is
VY1100-502N. Any ideas on where to buy one? I have spent hours on google but have yet to find one.