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Re: [FTC]: FTC Expands the kit of parts option for next season

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Originally Posted by Andrew Schuetze View Post
Besides the cool U-Joint, inclusion of timing belt & pulleys, I am interested in what appears to be modular connectors for angle and plates. Do I see two types in these images? A set of flat gusset plates and then 3 dimensional gussets for corners?
I believe there are 3 different joiners in addition to the beams (flat and L) and the plates (flat gusset and flanged).
Straight beam connector:

Angled 2D beam connector:

Corner 3D beam connector:


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Originally Posted by Andrew Schuetze View Post
Other question, is the axle shaft square 1/8 inch or the D round shaft of the Tetrix? That would impact mixing and matching from the two sets in terms of motion elements.
This is something I overlooked when I was at the demo booth, but am now curious about myself.
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