The driver cables for SMC are out of stock. Will they be replaced, or can we expect them to stay out of stock?
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VEX likely will not be restocking them. VEX has an updated system with their V5 Pneumatic system.
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This is very unfortunate. There are quite alot of teams that still primarily operate with SMC pneumatics, including my own, that depend on these wires as a lower cost alternative to just completley replacing all our pneumatics with vex brand.
Additionally, in alot of cases SMC pneumatics are just plain better for packaging.
I would love some official confirmation though!
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email [email protected] - they should be able to give you an official confirmation.
Given they are letting you get quote, it does seem they expect it to be in stock at some point.
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Ok, I got my reply from Vex support.
Is there any other source of these wires, or is it over for teams that want to use the good solenoids?
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Few links I found:
Robot MarketPlace - VEX Robotics Solenoid Driver Cable 2-pack (I do not know how trustworthy this site is but the product is the same)
Solenoid Driver Cable (2-pack) (I don’t think they sell in the US anymore tho)
And there’s some on eBay that I’ll leave you to sort through.