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Re: Linear Actuators
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Originally Posted by magnets View Post
Ball screws are pretty overkill for FRC. McMaster's fast travel lead screws are more affordable, and are very smooth running. The brass nuts have very low friction.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#acme-precis...screws/=sy9ith
This is what we used. Ball screws are just too expensive!

That said, you of course still want grease on those brass nuts.
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