that is because in a prior life this was a control pedal for a sewing machine. [wozlaser] found it cheap at a thrift store. After the internals were taken out, he added a few key parts.

Larger actuators may also provide a higher thrust that will damage internal valve parts. Actuators tend to be oversized because of safety factors but smaller sizes function just as well when the built ...

Water valves are designed to handle and control hot water, cold water, ground water, potable water, salt water and/or wastewater. Valves are a part of many daily-used machines and can perform a ...

And when the second-generation LEAF launched in 2018, it continued to revolutionise driving with a new system called e-Pedal, which allows the driver to control vehicle acceleration and ...

Valve, the renowned gaming company behind Steam, has officially announced plans to develop new gaming hardware, building on the success of previous products like the Steam Deck, Steam Controller ...

Choked flow in control valves is a subject of serious concern for industrial users. The term is usually associated with destructive process conditions that can damage valve internals or expose ...

At the heart of those advancements is Kia's new i-Pedal 3.0 system. It's an evolution of the adjustable regenerative braking found on the Hyundai, Kia and Genesis EVs. And it not only fixes their ...

Mechanical valves last longer, but blood can clot on them. A patient may need long-term medication that prevents blood clots developing. Biological valves are more likely to wear out.