Are Firgelli linear actuators legal?

[Patrick Smith]

Originally Posted by Joe Johnson

These actuators also have build in end of travel switches that appear to actually carry motor current (or rather, interrupt current at the end of travel -- watch the video). This would not be legal for a FIRST robot even it had a FIRST legal motor.

At least that is how I read the rules.

Dr. Joe J.

What rule are you referring to that would prohibit this sort of end-of-travel safety switch? I'm looking at the rules regarding motors and actuators right now and I'm not seeing anything regarding this sort of switch. Am I missing something?

Our team is hoping to buy a similar linear actuator and swap out the motor for a FRC legal one.

Thanks