Pneumatics
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Pneumatics is a system in which pressurized gases (air in the case of FIRST), are used to move actuators such as cylinders or rotary actuators.
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Components
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Advantages
- Natural linear motion (doesn't need to be converted from rotational motion) making interfacing with structure simple
- Very high forces possible without any mechanical reduction
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Disadvantages
- Large initial weight cost
- Routing hoses can be difficult
- Total power/energy output is less than that achievable with motors
- Frequent use will drop air pressure faster than the compressor can raise it, resulting in a severe performance drop.
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External Resources
- ChiefDelphi Pneumatics forums (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=54)
- 2004 FIRST Pneumatics Manual (http://www2.usfirst.org/2004comp/2004_FIRST_Pneumatics_Manual.pdf)
- Pneumatics First (http://www.pneumaticsfirst.org/)
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