I've been working on ironing out all the problems with the last few pneumatic systems, I'm on probably the 30th model before it's starting to look feasible in terms of weight. It does away with all the tight tolerance threaded joints which where causing an issue in the last version. It also has a pivoting ram which makes the return much more simple. The ram no longer has an engineered leak and now is vented by a Parker solenoid valve. It still uses a shuttle valve but in the form of two micro quick exhaust valves, activated by a second Parker. I still need to make up some cradles for components and squeeze them in when I get the time. it'll be mostly made from polycarbonate, trying to go back to the old style. dimensions are 118x95x45mm.
On a separate note new sponsor plugs are:
Shaderlight, who produce the render software I have been using although not to the full extent here as I'm too impatient to play with lighting set ups today.
http://www.shaderlight.com
and also
Fingertech Robotics, who make the 12mm Fingertech tiny escs that I have been using. I'm told they are looking for a uk store to stock the modules so as to reduce costs for us over here, but I will let you all know if this comes about.
http://www.fingertechrobotics.com
I have also been working on a sealing piece for the aluminium version to make that work a bit better, videos to come...
