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Re: [FTC]: Parts Question

I found the actual post Al Skierkiewicz was mentioning. So are fasteners that are not similar to tetrix fasteners legal?

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10-17-2011, 07:17 PM Originally Posted by FTC4356
We were wondering if the use of a Lead Screw with nut allowed as long as it is under the overall rod size constraint of 0.375in? Such as the lead thread that was included in the 2011 kit of parts for the FRC competition (PN: BZ8M16 x 15").
http://usfirst.org/uploadedFiles/Rob...%20Rev%20E.pdf
(bottom of pg. 13)

A: No, a lead screw is not All-thread. Nor is it a fastener.

UPDATE 10/25/11 - Lead Screws are now allowed. See Post #33 in Parts and Materials

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