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by farcticox1
Fri Jan 20, 2023 3:46 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: 2 position 3 way solenoid valve problems
Replies: 5
Views: 3948

Re: 2 position 3 way solenoid valve problems

I wonder if the solenoid valve also needs pilot air to operate and as it starts to dump theres not enough pressure to open it. I have blocked and redrilled pilot ports before so the solenoid part always has full pressure. If the valve has a manual actuation button on it have you tried firing with th...
by farcticox1
Thu Jun 02, 2022 4:44 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: More Nerf Rival fun
Replies: 1
Views: 3762

Re: More Nerf Rival fun

Some build pictures and parts. Trigger valve, 3/2, is threaded straight into chamber, 1" stainless steel Sch40 tube, and piped to air pilot valve. 20220429_065634.jpg Grip is made from old kitchen table top. Grip.jpg Trigger valve https://tecotechnology.com/products/tac-3-2-push-button-valve-10-32 3...
by farcticox1
Tue May 10, 2022 3:29 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: I need of dire help (Air Solenoids valves)
Replies: 2
Views: 3559

Re: I need of dire help (Air Solenoids valves)

Watch this first
by farcticox1
Tue May 10, 2022 3:25 pm
Forum: BB, Airsoft, and Pellet Guns
Topic: flex seal for schrader valve sealing?
Replies: 1
Views: 3299

Re: flex seal for schrader valve sealing?

I stripped the rubber off and soldered to a NPT fitting, or you can buy them
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by farcticox1
Thu May 05, 2022 4:32 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Anyone seen this PROOF yet if so or even if Not check it out
Replies: 13
Views: 10601

Re: Anyone seen this PROOF yet if so or even if Not check it out

I like both of them, I would like to see exactly how that airsoft works, 477 fps on the chrono seems ok to me for what is.
OK, so apparently it's a 0.25 steel BB gun.
by farcticox1
Tue May 03, 2022 6:16 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: More Nerf Rival fun
Replies: 1
Views: 3762

More Nerf Rival fun

Running at upto 600fps @150psi, stainless steel barrel and chamber, 1/2" pilot air valve triggered by miniature 3/2 button valve, all hand made except the scope, PVC pipe for muzzle break. 7 shot gravity fed magazine tube, single shot bolt action.
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by farcticox1
Mon May 02, 2022 8:03 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Anyone seen this PROOF yet if so or even if Not check it out
Replies: 13
Views: 10601

Re: Anyone seen this PROOF yet if so or even if Not check it out

I like it, what's the magazine capacity ? That's why I made my vortex hold 2000 bb's
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by farcticox1
Fri Apr 29, 2022 5:00 am
Forum: Hybrid Cannons
Topic: Small semi automatic hybrid project
Replies: 129
Views: 82198

Re: Small semi automatic hybrid project

I use those little button valves for triggers as well to power air pilot valves.

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by farcticox1
Wed Apr 27, 2022 5:09 am
Forum: BB, Airsoft, and Pellet Guns
Topic: Convert a Gas refill cylinder to an air cylinder?
Replies: 7
Views: 5168

Re: Convert a Gas refill cylinder to an air cylinder?

I'd go with an old fire extinguisher if size is not an issue, I have one on my full auto vortex, I think it is rated for 450psi and there is a nice brass block on top to get a fitting in
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by farcticox1
Wed Mar 30, 2022 6:29 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Throwbag Cannon
Replies: 7
Views: 6947

Re: Throwbag Cannon

Interesting that DWV which has no actual pressure rating is better at using for pressure applications than PVC which actually has a pressure rating but is not actually rated for gas pressure. :?
by farcticox1
Tue Mar 29, 2022 3:40 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Throwbag Cannon
Replies: 7
Views: 6947

Re: Throwbag Cannon

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Yes. Still working it out, but 100 was WAY too much... Would have cleared a six story building with room to spare.

... Home depot was out of pvc.
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Good job, PVC is not rated for gas pressure.
by farcticox1
Sat Mar 26, 2022 3:06 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: A bit of Nerf fun
Replies: 4
Views: 4969

Re: A bit of Nerf fun

OSS Grease Gun ?
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