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by rg123
Sun Feb 21, 2016 11:00 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Squash ball help
Replies: 4
Views: 1672

Re: Squash ball help

basic design at the moment is pressure vessel constructed from pvc pipe (capped each end, bike valve in) then connected to solenoid which is mounted directly at base off barrel.. squash ball is 40mm dia i believe ,and we have a max pressure allowance of 5.5bar.. the solenoid i have got my hands on i...
by rg123
Sat Feb 20, 2016 12:12 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Squash ball help
Replies: 4
Views: 1672

Re: Squash ball help

hi there ,yes it has to be electronic . i can get a 1/2" solenoid for a few quid ,a pressure gauge for a few quid ,and use the rest on materials..
by rg123
Fri Feb 19, 2016 2:34 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Squash ball help
Replies: 4
Views: 1672

Squash ball help

Hi all, I am doing a project at uni which requires construction of a 'gun' to shoot a squash ball projectile up into the air with the goal of it coming down and landing in a target area...this is on a small scale so gun to target length is only 2-6metres.The gun has to be fixed to a stand and fired ...