Comments on: Steampunk Blowfish http://sliptonic.com/steampunk-blowfish/ Fun with hot, pointy, sharp, and caustic stuff. Sun, 17 Mar 2013 23:03:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: RW http://sliptonic.com/steampunk-blowfish/comment-page-1/#comment-7153 RW Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:41:00 +0000 http://sliptonic.com/?p=113#comment-7153 I had problems finding the solenoid. Zorro Tools has Part# G1419713 $25.
It is a 12V 1/8″ solenoid. You should be able to use an A23/23A Battery. Amazon sells batter holder for <$5.
http://www.zorotools.com/g/00060270/k-G1419713/
I look at a sprinkler valve for $10, but I think they only go up to 80psi – bulky too.

]]> By: Sliptonic http://sliptonic.com/steampunk-blowfish/comment-page-1/#comment-6922 Sliptonic Sun, 04 Mar 2012 14:00:13 +0000 http://sliptonic.com/?p=113#comment-6922 It’s been a couple years since I built this but if memory serves it was about $20.00

]]> By: mnh http://sliptonic.com/steampunk-blowfish/comment-page-1/#comment-6910 mnh Sat, 03 Mar 2012 21:27:43 +0000 http://sliptonic.com/?p=113#comment-6910 How much does the 9v solenoid cost? I couldn’t find pricing information online.

]]> By: Hogan http://sliptonic.com/steampunk-blowfish/comment-page-1/#comment-6604 Hogan Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:12:33 +0000 http://sliptonic.com/?p=113#comment-6604 Thanks for the tip. I’ll give them a call.

]]> By: Sliptonic http://sliptonic.com/steampunk-blowfish/comment-page-1/#comment-6588 Sliptonic Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:04:38 +0000 http://sliptonic.com/?p=113#comment-6588 I never found a place to order it online. The linked part number in the post will take you to the MAC distributor that sold me mine. I ended up talking to an engineer who recommended that part. You should be able to just give them the part number and order that exact solenoid. Perhaps by now one of the other MAC distributors has a web portal. If you find one, please post a comment here.

]]> By: Hogan http://sliptonic.com/steampunk-blowfish/comment-page-1/#comment-6586 Hogan Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:52:28 +0000 http://sliptonic.com/?p=113#comment-6586 Could you please let me know where you get the 9V solenoid? I google for hours but couldn’t find it. Thanks

]]> By: Sliptonic http://sliptonic.com/steampunk-blowfish/comment-page-1/#comment-6040 Sliptonic Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:19:29 +0000 http://sliptonic.com/?p=113#comment-6040 Most of what you need, you should be able to glean from the pictures. The solenoid valve does all the hard work. The model number link above takes you to the datasheet. Just messing around with it and a 9v batter you can figure out how it works. Then just wire a switch into the circuit. The hardest part has been getting the connection between the bottle and the solenoid to hold pressure. Make sure you use a bottle that formerly held a carbonated drink. The ones that hold non-carbonated beverages or water will not hold the pressure and are dangerous. Send me a link and pictures if you get it to go.

]]> By: KCMO http://sliptonic.com/steampunk-blowfish/comment-page-1/#comment-5990 KCMO Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:05:05 +0000 http://sliptonic.com/?p=113#comment-5990 Any chance you can help me with some simple schematics (or descriptions) for the compressed air mechanism? Solenoid valve, 9V battery, trigger, etc… Looking to try with a height-friendly 20oz bottle.

]]> By: Sliptonic http://sliptonic.com/steampunk-blowfish/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Sliptonic Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:07:34 +0000 http://sliptonic.com/?p=113#comment-12 I agree. It was a compromise decision because the schrader valve is also used to fill the bottle. I couldn’t figure out an easy way to fill it otherwise that didn’t get too bulky, heavy, or complicated.

]]> By: Robert http://sliptonic.com/steampunk-blowfish/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Robert Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:59:06 +0000 http://sliptonic.com/?p=113#comment-11 Nice.

I think you would have got some added performance from a properly designed nozzle though http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nozzle .

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