Digital to Analog Air Compressor Conversion

About this Project

Problem: The digital controller on my family’s Kobalt air compressor failed, rendering the air compressor useless.

Solution: I replaced the digital control components with analog components and created a support for them. This was much less expensive than buying a new compressor, and kept our compressor out of the landfill. Eight years later, it still works perfectly.

Relevant Skills

• CAD Modeling: Designed supports for analog components using FreeCAD
• Systems Integration: Sourced and integrated pressure switch, regulator, tank pressure gauge and manifold into existing air compressor