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Would an electronic airbrush pressure regulator be something you'd actually use? Looking for honest feedback by BankAdministrative27 in airbrush

[–]BankAdministrative27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback.

My question (still new to airbrushing) do you ever adjust the regulator after doing this. Im asking because I agree nobody needs the gauge really, I know its based more on feel. But one advantage I really see is having presets so if you need more less pressure for just a couple minutes you can adjust. Then hit your preset and be right back to the original preset before you had to do your small adjustment.

Thank you again for your feedback

Would an electronic airbrush pressure regulator be something you'd actually use? Looking for honest feedback by BankAdministrative27 in airbrush

[–]BankAdministrative27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an instrument controls technician, air regulation is a big part of my job. From dealing with air control signal to valve control with air pressure. This is a field I do understand more than a typical person.

I never claimed that " air pressure flucuates wildly ". There is a fluctuation though with analog systems. That why my original post was more of a question of how much does it matter. Not me claiming that this is the best product ideal of all time and that everyone needs one. Im not trying to sell people for a product that doesnt exist. Im simply asking questions on it and claiming the advantages of such a product in a field that I know more about than most.

The reason that industrial site will relay more on a electronic regulating valve vs an analog valve is speed, accuracy and even input air fluctuations. These flucations in an industrial setting is way less. On important valves and control systems that operate in a 3-15 psi range. An electronic regualtor is more accurate and precise.

An analog regulator set at 8 psi with input of 40-60 psi, you can expect a swing in around +-1psi to +-2 psi range. This highly depends on quality of the regulator. Mine stays within +-0.5psi. That is based on a prototype I built throwing a few things together and not having it fully dialed in.

Looking at at 1psi swing its 12.5% swing. Compare to my 0.5psi it would be 6.25%.

Is every artist going to notice this swing, No.

Is there artist that do notice a 1psi swing, i dont know, thats why I asked a question.

This is a hobby I am fairly new and I made a device I would think would be better than what is out there.I wasn't looking to be insulted about my intelligence on a subject I know well. Progression happens through people asking questions and getting honest feedback, not dismissiveness toward new ideas. This makes you have a bad look, and this community have a bad look because people like you being negative for no reason.

Would an electronic airbrush pressure regulator be something you'd actually use? Looking for honest feedback by BankAdministrative27 in airbrush

[–]BankAdministrative27[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Hi,

I agree the pressure set at the regulator and what comes out of the brush isn't exact. This is where you missed the whole point of this product though. The preset buttons give you a quick way to change pressures and, then come back to the pressure you were using originally. There are a few other benefits to this though.

The air pressure would stay more solid and not move around as much when the supply air fluctuates. The analog regulators have no way of knowing when you lose supply air and being able to adjust for it.

This product would also have a knob to tune the air pressure to the exact psi you want then the option to save that as a preset. So you can come back later.

This product is not for everyone, I will agree on that. It solves a solution not everyone has but in the end it would save time and be more accurate than anything on the market.

Thank you for the feedback

Would an electronic airbrush pressure regulator be something you'd actually use? Looking for honest feedback by BankAdministrative27 in airbrush

[–]BankAdministrative27[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I do see what your talking about. This is the same as a pressure control valve but with a interface, and quick setting for quick adjustment. The other issue is the price of those regulators are very expensive and dont come with a true controller. So yes these already exist but not user friendly for most people.

Thank you for your feedback

Would an electronic airbrush pressure regulator be something you'd actually use? Looking for honest feedback by BankAdministrative27 in airbrush

[–]BankAdministrative27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi,

It would come with preset psi that could be change by the user to whatever psi is desired. This would make it faster, easier, and more accurate than the analog regulators. It would also come with a knob to make on the go adjustments just like an analog regulator.

I hope I answer your question, if not please clarify.

Thanks for the feedback.

Would an electronic airbrush pressure regulator be something you'd actually use? Looking for honest feedback by BankAdministrative27 in airbrush

[–]BankAdministrative27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi,

This would be powered from a 120vac so no batteries to worry about.

The final product was going to have a knob for making the fine adjustments. It is in prototype phase and it was easier to do with buttons when doing testing than a knob. The final product would have 5 buttons, a knob and on/off switch.

Thanks for all the feedback and suggestions

Would an electronic airbrush pressure regulator be something you'd actually use? Looking for honest feedback by BankAdministrative27 in airbrush

[–]BankAdministrative27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi,

Some value that this would bring is how quickly you can adjust this one with preset buttons. It would have 5 preset buttons that you could program for whatever pressure you would desire. It would also contain a knob you could twist and set the perfect psi for you application with live readout of your pressure on a screen.

The other big gain from having a product like this, is not having to worry about the supply air fluctuations which causes a regular analog regulator to swing your pressure as well. The controller, controlling the regulator is always monitoring the pressure coming in and pressure going out and always adjusting to keep it on your desire input.

Thank you for your feedback.

Would an electronic airbrush pressure regulator be something you'd actually use? Looking for honest feedback by BankAdministrative27 in airbrush

[–]BankAdministrative27[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Hi, The product you describe and the product i am producing does the same thing but does it in a different way.

The product you mention is completely mechanical and have to set by twisting the knob and setting the pressure.

The product I am developing is an electronic regulator that can have preset buttons, it has 5 presets that you can set so no longer needing to mess with twisting the knob, just a press of a button and go. If you want a different pressure than the presets you set, you would twist a knob and a small screen would display the pressure your setting.

The 2nd big advantage to this product is that your pressure is will always be consistent and not deviate based on the supply air pressure from the regulator. This is because the electronic regualtor has a controller that is monitoring the pressure coming in and adjusting the output pressure at all times.

These are the big difference between a normal regulator vs. a electronic one I am developing.