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How should Ben continue building his automatic can crusher? Post your idea + you might get a free Ben Heck t-shirt!

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Ben Heck needs your help! In the latest episode he explores different ways to build a solenoid-powered automatic can crusher. They're looking for your suggestions on different ways to build and power the can crusher. Post your suggestions here for a chance to win a Ben Heck Show t-shirt! Ten submissions will be randomly selected after Oct. 24.
 
Just post a reply to this thread with your ideas, and you'll be automatically enrolled in the t-shirt giveaway.
 
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    Although not as tinkering and fun, this could be easily done with either a pneumatic or hydraulic actuator from a company like hydradyne.  Oil would have better control (can control flow), but it's more costly and complicated.  I believe all you need for pneumatic is a storage tank and a way to control air flow (on/off).  I still like your idea because it can be done with fairly easily obtainable parts.  I doubt you'll find a servo strong enough to crush, which is why gear ratios are so powerful.  Maybe you just need a powerful fast motor, perhaps a brushless one like this:

    http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5139

     

    It's equivalent to an 80cc engine, and can handle up to 7,000watts at 48v

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    Although not as tinkering and fun, this could be easily done with either a pneumatic or hydraulic actuator from a company like hydradyne.  Oil would have better control (can control flow), but it's more costly and complicated.  I believe all you need for pneumatic is a storage tank and a way to control air flow (on/off).  I still like your idea because it can be done with fairly easily obtainable parts.  I doubt you'll find a servo strong enough to crush, which is why gear ratios are so powerful.  Maybe you just need a powerful fast motor, perhaps a brushless one like this:

    http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5139

     

    It's equivalent to an 80cc engine, and can handle up to 7,000watts at 48v

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