LEGO pneumatic compressor using large pumps and PF motors

http://www.techbricks.nl LEGO pneumatic air compressor using large pumps and Power Function motors. The air pressure is regulated by a Power Functions pole reverser switch and a cylinder. The Mindsensors pressure sensor for Mindstorms NXT is used to measure the pressure. Check for more information: http://www.techbricks.nl/My-pneumatic-LEGO-projects/pneumaticlegocompressorpf...

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[sebtastik]

two pf xl motors don't need a worm screw gear box

[procraft]

You should be able to "screw" the spring away, just a tip :)

[Gfok3]

and all you guys thinking that taking the springs off will make it faster are wrong. as one spring is compressing, its opposite one is expanding (regenerative characteristic) it will actually work worse without the springs.

[Gfok3]

interesting, but what is the point when you can pump it up by hand (at least) 5 times as fast with only one pump?

[SM96UK]

maybe gearing it up and removing the spring (make sure u store the springs in a safe place:)) very nive model!!! tho

[crashman434]

Now there is a small compressor in the pneumatic log lifter (8049). You can build a efficient high speed compressor and drive standard lego pneumatics instead of pumping by hand.

[williboooooy]

WAY, way too big for such a damn slow compressor

[aaronlittell]

where did you get the little cylinder

[ozzirt]

Very innovative, and neatly put together.

These "Toys" are too good for children to have :-)

[DrCaboom]

Whats midsensor? or did u mean Midstorm?

[pivotcrazzy]

@jep0rox it makes semi compressed air if he would remove the springs on the pumps then speed it up it could b rly powerful