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[FTC]: Are Lead Screws allowed?

I would think lead screws aren't allowed, but I saw a video of an FTC team using it last year in their robot.

Is it allowed?

Re: [FTC]: Are Lead Screws allowed?

Yes Lead Screws are allowed, they are to be considered Threaded Rod.

Quote:

In addition to the TETRIX, LEGO, and/or MATRIX components, teams may use additional materials
to construct their robots providing they meet the following constraints:
a. Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) assemblies are not permitted with the exception of the following:
1. Linear Slides.
2. Non-motorized Turntables and Lazy Susans.
3. Lead Screws and threaded rod plus compatible nuts.
4. Servo blocks (e.g. ServoCity Part # SB608SH and SB609SH).
5. #25 chain and compatible connector links and half-links.

Reference to R02

Re: [FTC]: Are Lead Screws allowed?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joyride_67_1902 (Post 1185533)

Yes Lead Screws are allowed, they are to be considered Threaded Rod.

Reference to R02

Sweet, thanks.

Re: [FTC]: Are Lead Screws allowed?

I think I have said this many of times on here but if you are planning to use a lead screw keep that thing well lubricated. My biggest rule of thumb if your lead screw is shiny it isn't lubed enough.