Which regulator?

[Liftoff]

Hi I'm new here - been following this forum for a while reading topics and I have to say there's a mine of information and good advice here, so thanks to all who share their knowledge.

Now to my question. I'm building a pneumatic system for a flipper and after doing my research I opted for a low press system (10+bar) with a buffer tank and a QEV between buffer and actuator. I'm using a 9 oz paintball tank as a reservoir, a 12 oz paintball tank for a buffer and a 63mm bore actuator. Stroke I will modify the to suit my design at a later stage. I'm having difficulty in choosing the right regulator for the job, I dont want a heavy one ( max robot weight is 17kg). Are paint ball regs such as these any good for my purpose?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tippmann-X7-T ... 869wt_1168

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Guerrilla-Air ... 300wt_1168

http://palmer-pursuit.com/cart/index.ph ... cts_id=896

[maddox10]

Re: Which regulator?

It looks to me that non of the 3 are ideal.

Recently somebody posted a more suitable version. Pity I can't find it easely.

Also, 17 kg... feathers have a max weight of 13.6kg, including consumables.

[Anttazz]

Re: Which regulator?

Almost everyone on here uses Trevor Regulators for low pressure systems. They're ideal and very compact, and have been battle tested thoroughly for many many years.

I would either put an advert in that Wanted section for one or send him a PM, his username is mightymouse.

[Liftoff]

Re: Which regulator?

Actually in this competition there are no classes - rules specify max weight of 17kg and max dimensions of 500mm x 500mm base, and its based outside the UK :wink:

So you reckon those are of no good use for me...can someone recommend a suitable one which wont cost a fortune - trying to keep costs as low as possible and prefer something which bolts straight on without too much fiddling!

If you could guide me to Recently somebody posted a more suitable version you'd do me a favour.

[archie2000]

Re: Which regulator?

memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=217
not sure that that will work
just say your interested and ask for a price quote
just click the pm button

[Liftoff]

Re: Which regulator?

Ok I'll send him a pm and ask him, can anyone post a pic and some information about this regulator?

[Max]

Re: Which regulator?

Where is this competion?

[Liftoff]

Re: Which regulator?

In Malta - no big deal, nothing in comparison with what you do, but we'd like to do something a notch better than what we're used to see here. Pneumatic systems although allowed have never been used as they've been viewed as being too complicated and heavy. We're trying to prove this wrong.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Glk7IBcGCg

[archie2000]

Re: Which regulator?

you have got some easy targets
building a spinner would be easier and you can show what your made of
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCLlZCZ3V6M
something like that

[archie2000]

Re: Which regulator?

for the tug of war competition a robot like satanix would be ace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B3LRWiE ... ure=relmfu
possibly acheivable for £200-300 ish
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iQDB3pihbY

[Liftoff]

Re: Which regulator?

Nice ones archie, we had one competitor using a spinner last year and he went on to the finals - he inflicted quite some damage as well but in the end his weapon was his own demise - I'll stick to the flipper, anyway I've already started shopping so there's no way back now!

are these 5way 2pos valves any good?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251073532207? ... 824wt_1399

[archie2000]

Re: Which regulator?

they will be good for around 100psi-ish
if you want an actual full pressure launcher you will probarbly need a 5404 (i think) burket valve from rs components wait till someone wh knows what there talking about to answer

[jonny]

Re: Which regulator?

That valve will be good for 8 bar ish. You won't need a bucket 5404, that's a fp valve. Trevor regulator would be your best bet, you'll have to modify it slightly by putting a 1/2 bps nut on the inlet instead of the co2 nut that comes with it as standard. I dont think trevor currently has acess to a lathe to make the regs, there are alot knocking around though. Will (username: teamocean) has one for sale for £45.

[archie2000]

Re: Which regulator?

That valve will be good for 8 bar ish. You won't need a bucket 5404, that's a fp valve

what i he is building full pressure?
wait im confused
i thaught trevor regs were just regulators not valves
i will leave pneumatics to the experts

[Max]

Re: Which regulator?

Why would he need to change the nut on the Trevor regulator if he's using a paintball bottle?