Pneumatic Applications Using Suction |
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| One of the interesting features of the old
pneumatics is that it can be used to generate suction - air power in
reverse, so to speak. This has been
put to good use by Rob Stehlik in his Window
Walker. |
| As I do not
have the necessary parts to replicate Rob's walker, I took the easy
way and got myself one of the Climb@Tron motorized window
climbing robots,
namely the Vertibug. Here are pics of this critter for
your admiration. |
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It's a purely mechanical device. RCX not required!
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The climber will turn and reverse direction
when the blue protrusion at either end hits a barrier. |
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| Aerial view showing the sleek outline and
the piping network. |
Bottom view showing the walking mechanism
and the two terminal "sensors". |
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| The robot is powered by 2 AA Batteries (not
included). |
Detailed view of the pneumatic system. |
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