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A Look at Pneumatic Power

CSEF · 2002 Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing

David V. Aldrich · Culverdale School, Irvine

Overview

Objectives/Goals My objective was to find a 1-1 relation to the psi and wieght lifted. Methods/Materials I first built a Lego system to measure and use the pressure to lift different wieghts. 2.0 Lego Mindstorm Accutire tiregauge 2x Lego pneumatics Lego jumbo gray basesoard lego train transformer Results I found a 4-1 relation in the psi to wieght lifted. Conclusions/Discussion I was wrong about the 1-1 relation but found a 4-1 relation.

Summary statement

I used lego to create a system that would measure psi and lift wieghts.

Help received

Parents buying equipment

Competition history

  • CSEF 2002 Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing · Entry J0201

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