[PSUBS-MAILIST] For the mechanically adventurous

["Michael B. Holt" <mholt@richmond.edu>]

This is from another list I inhabit.  I'm not sure where we might
use it, but it's an interesting gadget.


Mike


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Ran across this on the Net the other nite and thought it might be
useful.
It is a pneumatic 'muscle' that has great DIY potential.

http://www.imagesco.com/articles/airmuscle/AirMuscleDescription01.html
http://members.nbci.com/robotguy/howto.html

o Could be built/maintained cheaply. One of course has to have a source
of air to run it.
o Power is from ounces to 150lbs depending on construction and air
pressure.
o Can be built to operate around corners.
o Can be operated in varying degrees of power unlike most air cylinders.

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