Clutch Actuators

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What about a hydraulic release bearing and something with a switch operated pump, or would that be too slow?

Bottle of C02 or N20 with solenoid, and a "air shifter ram" as used on bikes. Been there done that...

But not with the PIC???

Tell me, can you make me a circuit that will control a balancing robot with a solid state gyro and a couple of wheel position sensors???

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I did think of an airshifter. I've seen them work both ways for drag racing, but I was thinking for for the capacity of tank, and if he needs it more for everyday driving. Wouldn't an air shifter need a sequential box in car?

MeatballTurbo raved thus:

:: I did think of an airshifter. I've seen them work both ways for drag :: racing, but I was thinking for for the capacity of tank, and if he :: needs :: it more for everyday driving. Wouldn't an air shifter need a :: sequential :: box in car?

Nah, use a couple of rams. Many years ago you used to be able to buy a kit for H-pattern shifts.

Lol - did you ever get anywhere with the climnbing / standing powerchair?

Doubt you'd get enough purchase unless the lever was long. I'd have thought the easy way would be a vacuum servo. But check it out with 'disabled' car makers - they certainly used to make manuals without clutches.

Rip one out of a segway.

Fraser

buy a nova and just dont use the left leg :)

clutches are easy changed (drop out the bottom )

No, I was talking about the ram working the clutch???

No but thats because my electronics and programming are crap! Need help!

Thought of that but its a price / availability / reprogram to suit thing...

Are they able to apply varying amounts of "pedal pressure"? If so, they sound ideal. Wouldn't want an on/off switch for a clutch though!

Cheers, Andy

It's a company car anyway, so clutches/gearboxes not an issue ;-)

Still wouldn't help with pulling away.

Cheers, Andy

Andy Laurence raved thus:

::: No, I was talking about the ram working the clutch??? :: :: Are they able to apply varying amounts of "pedal pressure"? If so, :: they sound ideal. Wouldn't want an on/off switch for a clutch :: though!

You could still use your foot when you need it to be touchy-feely, like setting off from a standstill. Or could you? I suppose it could be fettled to work that way? Never done one though.

To change gear you want fast depression/release. Thats on off... To set off you want yourself, or a torque converter!

Not working??

fine now.. (and when i posted it for that matter)

Yes, seen it before but his electronics skills are better than mine!