Posted by: Peter__ Jones on May 16, 2003 at 02:28:14

wow! hey, thanks for the compliment! on the feeder subject, i was trying to go for a trigger-actuated electric motor to spin the sprocket. however, this plan has to go through some testing, cuz it depends on the ability of the motor to be suddenly stopped (by timing pins, to line up the cartrige with the cannon), and not mess up the ability of the motor to rotate. it also depends on the recoil available from each blast, and i guess for that fact, on the size of the expansion chambers. tj, i was looking at the revolver cannon that's at www.techleague.com the one you pointed out in your news section, and it looked as though its still a bolt action, is that right? and the other one, www.xinventions.com, he uses his piston-type valve, correct? i just had another idea! if i put a split or 2 or 4 in my air hose before regulators, would i be able to add multiple ports from the regulated air to the pressure chamber? ie, if i split the hose in 2, then regulated both ends, then stuck them on the same pressure chamber, would it fill it faster? im thinking it would, which would eliminate my need for a second expansion chamber per cannon, reducing the required size, weight, wiring complications and other areas. also, tj, the revolver, did the barrel create a secure fit around the shell? or was ot open-air, in htat there was no seal, you just hope for minimal air escape? hmm, well, i think thats it for now, thanks for your input, and ill talk to you later -Peter

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