Have the solenoid striking the stem of a blowgun (with the trigger removed) and you should be sorted.Not quite off the shelf but there are for example solenoid powered nailguns that could provide cheap parts.
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jackssmirkingrevenge
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That's what I had in mind when I said:
Why both having it strike anything, just use the solenoid as a valve itself (think of it like a blow forward system, but soelnoid not air powered. Squeeze trigger hollow solenoid bolt shoots forward releasing gas down barrel and also closing off magazine.
Simple.
Simple.
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No, more like the one I just posted above, far fewer leak opportunities, but the same basic principle yes.
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Ahhhh, now I get it, hadn't realised where the pressure was in your diagram 
That really does look like a good idea.
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That really does look like a good idea.
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Did you mean THIS one?
Only downside is that it's mains powered, the ideal would be battery, with a compressed air/CO2 tank, otherwise you're fixed to the power socket.
Mind you solenoids aren't that expensive to buy anyway, or just rip one out of the central locking on a scrap car.
Only downside is that it's mains powered, the ideal would be battery, with a compressed air/CO2 tank, otherwise you're fixed to the power socket.
Mind you solenoids aren't that expensive to buy anyway, or just rip one out of the central locking on a scrap car.
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still they cost as much as a solenoid valve... mind you that you can reuse a spool valve for your next projects...
I am not saying this because I am obsessed with spool valve - that's just becasue I am obsessed with practicality...
I am not saying this because I am obsessed with spool valve - that's just becasue I am obsessed with practicality...
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They do you're right, but then they do come with a whole host of extra features, like a rechargeable battery, and a trigger, and a grip and a hand guard and a plastic casing and ... and ...
All of which could be used in making a solenoid air gun.
All of which could be used in making a solenoid air gun.
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im sorry to be semi-off topic, but i read the title and it reminded me of a certain discovery i made a little while ago. Maybe you guys will find it as assuming as i did:
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"Once the pin is pulled, Mr. grenade is no longer our friend"
"Always keep in mind your weapon was made by the lowest bidder"
-US Infantry General
"Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obiously never encountered automatic weapons"
-General Dounglas McArthur
"Always keep in mind your weapon was made by the lowest bidder"
-US Infantry General
"Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obiously never encountered automatic weapons"
-General Dounglas McArthur
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tomthebomb137
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yes im sorry i cant get the youtube link to work, here just take the link:
"Once the pin is pulled, Mr. grenade is no longer our friend"
"Always keep in mind your weapon was made by the lowest bidder"
-US Infantry General
"Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obiously never encountered automatic weapons"
-General Dounglas McArthur
"Always keep in mind your weapon was made by the lowest bidder"
-US Infantry General
"Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obiously never encountered automatic weapons"
-General Dounglas McArthur
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tomthebomb137
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actually did that fix it by any chance?
"Once the pin is pulled, Mr. grenade is no longer our friend"
"Always keep in mind your weapon was made by the lowest bidder"
-US Infantry General
"Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obiously never encountered automatic weapons"
-General Dounglas McArthur
"Always keep in mind your weapon was made by the lowest bidder"
-US Infantry General
"Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obiously never encountered automatic weapons"
-General Dounglas McArthur
