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Vex Robotics Pneumatic Parts & Accessories
| System Pressure (max) |
689 |
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kN/m² |
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100 |
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psi |
| Tank Volume |
150 |
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mL |
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9.153 |
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in. |
| Cylinder Bore |
10 |
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mm |
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0.394 |
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in. |
| Cylinder Stroke |
50 |
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mm |
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1.987 |
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in. |
| Cylinder Max Force |
54 |
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N |
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12 |
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lb force |
| Cylinder Strokes |
45 Strokes from 100 psi to 25 psi |
| Sgl. Acting Cylinder Length |
Compressed - 5.5 in. / Extended - 7.5 in. |
| Dbl. Acting Cylinder Length |
Compressed - 6.125 in. / Extended - 8.25 in.
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| Valve Control |
Connects to one Vex Controller I/O port. Programming Kit required to control I/O port selected. |
| Reservoir Weight |
0.68 lbs. |
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Kit 1
$179.95
Complete KitSingle Acting Cylinders
PNEUMATICS-KIT-1
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Kit 1A
$59.95
Add-On KitSingle Acting Cylinders
PNEUMATICS-KIT-1A
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Kit 2
$229.95
Complete KitDouble Acting Cylinders
PNEUMATICS-KIT-2
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Kit 2A
$89.95
Add-On KitDouble Acting Cylinders
PNEUMATICS-KIT-2A
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| Pneumatics Tubing(5 ft.)
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Polyurethane Tubing, 5ft. Black 5/32" OD
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PNEUMATICS-VEX-TUBING |
Tubing, 5ft. Black 5/32" OD |
$4.95 |
In Stock |
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VEX "Y" Cable
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You can now run 2 motors and/or servos from 1 Motor Output! The "Y" cable will have 1 Male Connector and 2 Female Connectors.
Approximate length is 6 in. Not compatible with VEXplorer
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P/N: VEX-Y-CABLE-2PK |
Vex "Y" Cable, 6 in. (2 Pk) |
$14.95 ea |
In Stock |
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To perform their function, pneumatic cylinders impart a force by converting the potential energy of compressed gas
into kinetic energy. This is achieved by the compressed gas being able to expand, without external energy input, which
itself occurs due to the pressure gradient established by the compressed gas being at a greater pressure than the atmospheric
pressure. This air expansion forces the piston to move in the desired direction.
The pneumatic cylinders have 2 states. The Single Acting cylinder uses air to push in one of the states and a spring for
return in the second state. The Double Acting cylinder uses air in both states; push and return.
You can connect the 3 pin connector of the Solenoid Driver to any of the
ANALOG/DIGITAL Ports on the Vex Controller. The Black wire should be closest
to the outside edge of the Vex Controller. Likewise, the White wire
should be closest to the Keyed Slot even though there is no key tab on the
Solenoid Driver Cable.
You can control the two states of the pneumatics by controlling the two states of a Digital Output. By sending a High (1)
or Low (0) to the defined Digital Output that you have the Solenoid Driver connected to, you will be controlling the
corresponding pneumatic cylinder. To change the state of a Digital Output of the Vex Controller, you must have a Programming Kit.
Use the diagrams below to assemble your pneumatic system. You must use an external pump (standard tire fitting) to pressurize the pneumatic system before use.
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| Kit 1 is a complete pneumatics add-on for the Vex Robotics system.
The cylinders are Single Acting, meaning they use air pressure to extend the
piston, and an internal spring to allow the piston to retract.
See Part List for kit contents. |
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| Kit 1A adds one Cylinder (Air Push, Spring Return) to Kit 1 or Kit 2. Cannot
be used without Kit 1 or Kit 2. See
Part List for kit contents. |
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| Kit 2 is a complete pneumatics add-on for the Vex Robotics system.
The cylinders are Double Acting, meaning they use air pressure to extend and
retract the piston. See
Part List for kit contents. |
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| Kit 2A adds one Cylinder (Bi-directional) to Kit 1 or Kit 2. Cannot be used
without Kit 1 or Kit 2. See Part
List for kit contents. |
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| There are many ways to mount the Pneumatics Cylinders, a few examples are shown below. |
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| Function |
Description |
Kit 1 |
Kit 1A |
Kit 2 |
Kit 2A |
| Solenoid Driver |
Cable w/Driver, Connects one Vex I/O Port to one Solenoid |
2 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
| Tire Pump Fitting |
Shraeder Valve With 4mm Tube Fittings |
1 |
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1 |
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| Reservoir |
Reservoir, 1-1/2" X 4", w 1/8"NPT & M5 port |
1 |
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1 |
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| On/Off Switch |
Finger Valve |
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1 |
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| Pressure Regulator |
Mini Regulator w/ 4mm Fittings |
1 |
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1 |
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| "T" Fitting |
"T" Fitting for Valves |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Cylinder, Bi-directional |
Dbl Acting Cylinder 10mm Bore |
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2 |
1 |
| Solenoid, Fwd, Reverse |
5/2 Single Solenoid Valve, 5VDC |
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2 |
1 |
| Cylinder, Air Push, Spring Return |
Single Acting Spring Return Cylinder 10mm Bore |
2 |
1 |
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| Solenoid, On/Off |
3/2 Solenoid Valve, 5VDC |
2 |
1 |
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| Flow Meter |
M5 elbow meter out flow control 4mm tubing |
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2 |
1 |
| Fitting for Valves |
Fitting 4mm Tubing x M3 Thread |
4 |
2 |
6 |
3 |
| Fitting for Reservoir |
1/8 X 4mm Male Connector To Reservoir |
2 |
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2 |
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| Fitting for Cylinders |
M5 Male Connector for Cylinders |
2 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
| Tubing |
4mm X 1696mm Length Tubing |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Plug for Reservoir |
5/32" Fitting Plug |
1 |
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1 |
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| Cylinder Mount |
Mount for Cylinder |
2 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
| Cylinder Nut |
Nut for the Cylinder Mount |
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2 |
1 |
| Cylinder Rod Pivot |
Pivot for the Cylinder Rod |
2 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
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