we need to find some cheap, powerful and vEx compatable pnumatics! if you do find some, give me a link.
Always try searching before posting. For example I searched for “cheap pneumatics” and this thread came up.
https://vexforum.com/t/non-vex-pneumatics/14546/1&highlight=cheap+pneumatics
https://vexforum.com/t/overpriced-pneumatics/14133/1&highlight=cheap+pneumatics
[https://vexforum.com/t/pneumatic-parts/12738/1&highlight=cheap+pneumatics
This has been brought up before. The first thread shows an alternative to the VEX pneumatics and the 2nd and 3rd are asking the same question that you did.](https://vexforum.com/t/pneumatic-parts/12738/1&highlight=cheap+pneumatics)
well, i don’t have the vex pnuematics, but i can tell you i think they are WAY too overpriced for their performance.
Your exactly right, they are small with a low pressure rating of 100psi. On top of that the cylinder stroke is very short and the parts are all micro.
Micro parts tend to be more expensive then mass produced regular parts like a mini regulator could be $100 with a 150psi rating while a $20 full sized regulator comes with an air gauge and a 250psi rating with a knob so that you can accuratly adjust pressure.
I am going to be receiving my pneumatics next week because surplus center took a while to ship but when they do get here I will post pictures and videos of what I did and how I made it work.