Halloween Trash Can Prop 2007

This prop is a crowd pleaser. If you've got an air compressor, this project uses pneumatics controlled by an solenoid air valve fired by an IR motion sensor.

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[balak121]

whats the stroke lenght on that pneumatic

[jntragesser]

12 inch stroke on those...

[balak121]

thanks but what brand is that because i bought a auroa 12"stroke

[jntragesser]

I bought three for 5 bucks apiece in 2007. I ripped the paper off the last one I haven't used and yes, it's Auroa. Now you have to get a 5 way solenoid switch and speed mufflers to adjust the extract and retract rate. And probably a regulator to keep the air pressure around 50 psi for safety.

[cokerish]

how much does this all cost?

[jntragesser]

I can't remember exactly, but the whole project was right around $100. Got a really good deal on ebay on pneumatic components, that kept the cost down.

[jntragesser]

The lift comes from a pneumatic double acting cylinder controlled by a 5-way body ported solenoid valve. You need an air compressor with about 30-50 psi. The device fires from a standard motion detector that I got from home depot. I got the solenoid valve and cylinder from ebay. That's the great thing about pneumatics, they're powerful and fast.

[alternativeace]

how did you do that where would i get the stuff for lift part