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Originally Posted by Jon Stratis
The term "Linear Actuator" is a little vague... there are many types of linear actuators. All the term means is that it's something that creates motion in a straight line. It's something teams do quite frequently with cams or winches. Most commonly available linear actuators are really just motors connected to a lead screw... they would require some disassembly and replacement of the motor, but could be made to work.
I would guess, however, that you're thinking more along the lines of an electric solenoid actuator, which have been legal for a couple of years.
If you had a specific product to link to, you could probably get better discussion over what you want to discuss.
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Sorry for not being specific. I had been talking about electric lead screw acutators. Here's a quick example of the kind that I am thinking of.
http://www.bosch-ibusiness.com/boaae...%20Spindle/357
When talking about changing angles on our robot from 2013 this came up as an option. It would be able to change the position of the heavy shooter while being very precise. Also, it could have pulled shooter springs on a 2014 robot to varying tensions and differant shots. Do you think it could come in handy in similar ways in the future of First?