Re: Electronic control of air flow
- From: Rich Walker <rw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 16:39:52 +0100
Todd.J.Olson@xxxxxxxxx writes:
> Hello,
>
> I am interested in using air to launch a projectile from a remote
> contolled helicopter. I am thinking of using a tank of compressed air
> and having a pneumatic solenoid control the flow. Does anyone know of
> a good supplier for such a solenoid. It would need to be able to
> switch positions very quickly in order to accellerate the projectile to
> a high enough velocity.
You want a solenoid valve with a very high throughput.
I suggest the Mead Isonic series 4 valves: we've used them in the past,
they're reliable, lightweight and Do Exactly What They Say On The Can.
<http://www.mead-usa.com/products/detail.aspx?id=29&type=3>
If you want *really* light valves, then you want Lee:
<http://www.leeproducts.co.uk/>
cheers, Rich.
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