Prop Setup & Use Instructions



This picture displays a common 24v DC Valve Setup which includes a 24V DC 4 way valve, power supply, push in fittings, tubing, and flow controls (where applicable).

To use any of the the armatures below simply follow these four steps:

  1. Secure your prop to the mounting plate.
  2. Bolt mechanism to a sturdy mounting surface
  3. Add air (connect female threaded compressor fitting, then insert into compressor coupler)
  4. Connect electrical and trigger! (manual or automated)
All mechanisms designed to operate at 40-100PSI, while being rated up to 125PSI  

* Ready to run requires an air compressor with constant 60PSI flow, and a 1/4" npt female airline fitting (from compressor hose to valve feed line) which are not included.

**Valves and Cylinders may be varied depending on price and availability.
See "Accessories" page for pneumatic parts and complete kits.
Downloadable Setup Instructions:
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DC Prop Instructions:
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  2. DC Torso Erector
  3. DC Torso Erector w/ Arms
  4. DC Air Cannon
  5. DC Mini Air Cannon
  6. DC Light Lifter
  7. DC Medium Lifter
  8. DC Heavy Lifter
  9. DC Barrel Lifter
  10. DC Trash Can Lifter
  11. DC Half Torso Kicker
  12. DC Half Torso Erratic Kicker
  13. DC Scissor Extender
  14. DC Horizontal Mover
  15. DC Vertical Mover
  16. DC Spitter Mechanism
  17. DC Ankle Tickler

 

 

 Controller Instructions:
  1. Animation Maestro 1 Use
  2. Animation Maestro 1 PIR
  3. Animation Maestro 1 Hookup
  4. Animation Maestro 2 Use
  5. Animation Maestro 2 PIR
  6. Animation Maestro 2 Hookup
  7. PIR Instructions
  8. PIR V1.1
  9. Hand Held Trigger
  10. Key Banger Instructions
  11. MiniBrick 4
  12. Minibrick 8
  13. SD Keybanger OEM
  14. SD Midi Interface (midi setup instructions)
  15. Prop 1 Microcontroller
  16. RC-4 Relay Board
  17. Configuring Cubase SX for Midi Use

Sound Player Instructions:

  1. AP8 Audio Board
  2. AM Mono Player
  3. AM MP3 Player
  4. SD-10 (non-amplified)
  5. SD-25 (amplified)

Discontinued Controller Instructions:

  1. IO Geek
  2. PET III
  3. PuppetMaster
  4. Puppetmaster 3
  5. UDT
  6. UDT IR
  7. Vari-Pet