Thread: Using Built-In Switches on Linear Actuators
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Re: Using Built-In Switches on Linear Actuators
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Originally Posted by sdhlucny View Post
Short problem description: Is it legal to use the built-in limit switches of aftermarket linear actuators?

Longer, more detailed description:
We bought a linear actuator not realizing that the motor it had on it would be illegal for FRC use. We switched the motor with an AndyMark 9015, making it a viable power source, but we wired it through the body of the linear actuator, which contains circuitry for limiting the travel of the actuator. According to R55, "Custom circuits shall not directly alter the power pathways between the Robot battery, PDP, motor controllers, ... or other elements of the Robot control system." Does this mean that using the built-in limit switches of the actuator between the motor controller and the 9015 is illegal?

If anybody can provide any information/clarification on this issue it would be greatly appreciated!

Can you go a bit more in depth about that linear actuator and motor illegalness? We just ordered some actuators..