Pneumatic Switch

[Roadmonkeytj]

On 7/3/2019 at 12:29 PM, ALCO said:

I don't think a new switch should matter... I'd like to see a photo and maybe I can identify what the issue might be

So here is the set up I tried to mimic off yours.  I actually added another band to the compressor and its running 20 psi with four air tanks. 

Click it for the video.

So this is what I had to do to make it work for me. Same psi same switch.  I tried all 8 switches (new never used).  

Click for video

 

On 7/3/2019 at 12:29 PM, ALCO said:

Also, a new update on this project: I have a working position indicator attached to this mechanism. Green for through and red for diverging. 

Would love to see your solution to this!

[ALCO]

On 7/12/2019 at 8:59 AM, Roadmonkeytj said:

Would love to see your solution to this!

Here is a video of the Position Indicator working.

(Click image for video)

This video is the bare-bones mechanicals at work. Note: the white 1x2 brick is needed to prevent the indicator from turning too far same with the red 2x4 brick. But you can use whatever bricks or combination of plates to achieve the same function.

There are more photos of how this works on my flickr.

Edited July 26, 2019 by ALCO
Make the images links to the videos on Flickr

[Roadmonkeytj]

57 minutes ago, ALCO said:

are more photos of how this works on my flickr.

Checked them out and I love the operation.  Might have to see if I can modify your design to work with the switch I went with.  Its funny I was actually thinking of the same device trying to think how to implement it ... I drive past one every day