Basics of the LEGO Technic Pneumatic System - The elements and how they work [English|HD]

The pneumatics are back in LEGO Technic and LEGO Education. That's a good reason to talk about the system in this video. We will take a look at different types of cylinders, t-pieces and pumps. We will also look at pieces that are more rare like the air tank and a manometer to measure the air pressure - there is even a sensor for EV3 and NXT that can measure the pressure.
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[@cobaltchen119]

Quite clear demonstration. It would be better if you can put some air flow diagram when you connect the pump, switch, and cylinders together to explain what happened when you change the switch direction. :)

[@technicmaster0tutorials]

Thanks for the tip. But I'm not sure if the software that I use is powerful enough for that

[@Mcneds]

Just letting you know, pneumatic is n't pronounced puh-nuh-matic, its more like new-matic.

[@technicmaster0tutorials]

Good to know. In german it's pronounced in the first way :)

[@AT-zr9tv]

Thank you very much for this excellent tutorial.
I used to love Technic model 8040 as a child, and I'd like to get back into Pneumatics as an adult, and hopefully share the fun with my boys. I haven't purchased Technics since 1992, so I have no idea what has happened in 30 years. Could you please recommend a few sets ? Are there still Universal Building sets, where you get just the basic elements to understand the physics of pneumatics, or does one have to buy a full model? Thanks!

[@technicmaster0tutorials]

I think that it would make most sense to either get the technic tow truck which features some pneumatics elements or the old lego education pneumatics add-on set (9641).

[@Kenneth_Ben]

So what is the max pressure that can be stored in those air tanks. Could a possible solution be gluing the hose or maybe use a crimp or a rubber band? I don't personally own any pneumatic tanks or parts to test, this is mainly why I am asking you.

[@technicmaster0tutorials]

The pumps won't work with much higher pressures. Also, the air tanks are about the volume, not the maximum pressure.

[@erinbrabant-stemfaculty194]

I have a bunch of these in my classroom. The manometers are not working. The needles are not going up when we know that there is air in the system. Also, some of the manometers will not show 0 when disconnected. Any ideas?

[@technicmaster0tutorials]

You should contact the lego support

[@Lee-At-Green-Pheonix-Rc]

Work same way hydraulics work just no oil and alot cleaner

[@epicbrick]

Are you German?

[@technicmaster0tutorials]

yes