I've seriously considered using the sort of compressor used for air horns. On Sat, Jun 6, 2009 at 7:56 PM, Modena <[email protected]> wrote:
> > As has been discussed previously markers down-under are a problem, > this means we need to home-make a "marker". This isn't all bad as it > gives a chance to make things fit nicely as required into whatever > turret/chassis you may be working on. > > I'm looking at either going the on-board compressor route like Chris > Barthelson has done (see T030), or going with a HPA bottle. So I have > a couple of questions which people with experience in pulling markers > apart should be able to answer. > > This is all my understanding from limited reading on the subject, > some, most or all may be wrong! A C02 system runs at about 600-800psi, > HPA runs at about 3000psi, In either case I believe you need about > 120psi to actually fire a paintball with a reservoir-like setup, but > on a real marker w/C02 is it just using the 600psi and only opening > the valve for a tiny amount of time? I'm guessing HPA would be > similar, with the regulator bringing it down to a pressure similar to > that of C02. > > I guess what I need to know is, what pressure, volume and length of > time do I need to shoot gas in order to fire the ball? E.g. do we use > 600psi for a smaller amount of time, or 120psi and a larger volume? > > Chris B has provided me with some good test data based on his 120psi > compressor setup, but with C02 or regulated HPA I'm hoping to be able > to get some pressure/volume data or advice out of commercial marker > use? > > Ben > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
