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Mechanics and Construction => Mechanics and Construction => Topic started by: roboSonny on October 13, 2010, 02:46:53 AM

Title: solenoids for jumping robot
Post by: roboSonny on October 13, 2010, 02:46:53 AM

what type will be more effective a push solenoid that pushes plunger or a pull when the plunger is released and uses the spring?

Title: Re: solenoids for jumping robot
Post by: Soeren on October 13, 2010, 02:23:24 PM

Hi,

Quote from: roboSonny on October 13, 2010, 02:46:53 AM

what type will be more effective a push solenoid that pushes plunger or a pull when the plunger is released and uses the spring?

The push type will be stronger.

Title: Re: solenoids for jumping robot
Post by: futurrobotech on October 14, 2010, 08:01:04 PM

also i saw somebody using solenoids to jump on tv or something one time and just using one they had the robot getting like 60 feet in the air

Title: Re: solenoids for jumping robot
Post by: roboSonny on October 15, 2010, 05:24:01 AM

i understand that the push type will be stronger but for a jump i will need abrupt release of energy that  i think i will get from a pull type.what do you think?

Title: Re: solenoids for jumping robot
Post by: Gualalasmooth on October 15, 2010, 12:14:24 PM

How big is your jumping robot  ?

Title: Re: solenoids for jumping robot
Post by: Soeren on October 15, 2010, 04:07:17 PM

Hi,

Quote from: roboSonny on October 15, 2010, 05:24:01 AM

i understand that the push type will be stronger but for a jump i will need abrupt release of energy that  i think i will get from a pull type.what do you think?

I think you shouldn't waste peoples time asking questions if you already made up your mind!

It's simple math. The more power the better (up to a limit of course).
The spring return is much weaker, as the solenoid need the power to do its work AND the power to overcome the spring return at the same time.
That's how it is, but do whatever you feel like.