Just successfully tested with my AirCannon & a "rapid paintball distribution" adaptor which shoots 10 paintballs in all directions, using a 100mS pulse of about 40psi.
The important bit is that the valve closes fast enough to keep enough air in the 24 litre tank to do 2 more shots. Maybe 4 shots in total when I fully charged to 90psi next time.
As an interesting side-effect, when it goes off, it's *much* quieter than an uncontrolled release.
Also tried a bit of spot-welding recently, using a repurposed microwave transformer. Unfortunately the FOTEK SSR I had was only going ON with quite a high resistance - presumably a flakey fake. So while not thinking properly, I tried it on the WiFive55 board with the inline SSR which is only rated at 3A. Handy note: that SSR fails-ON, so beware. Fortunately I bought 2 inline SSRs so I replaced it for the above AirCannon test. Still waiting on another FOTEK, hopefully genuine!
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