Gas Pistons

It’s time to level up your design skills with a quick lesson on… Gas Pistons!

You see them everywhere—in your kitchen, your car, your garage. But are you using them correctly in your designs? 🤔

If you looked at the images and weren’t sure which setup is right, gas pistons might be trickier than they seem!

🔹 They’re a micro-system within your design.

🔹 They don’t just assist movement—they control force, resistance, and stability.

🔹 To use them effectively, you need to define their role in your system.

📖 A Simple Story:

I needed a piston to:

✅ Assist lifting where it's hardest

✅ Lower the load smoothly

✅ Keep the door closed when down

Ever noticed how your kitchen’s overhead cabinet door resists at first…

then suddenly lifts on its own past a certain angle?

That’s a well-designed gas piston at work!

💡 Now that you know, go implement it in your next design!