[FTC]: Is a drawer slider considered a linear slide?

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I’m aware that the rules allow for linear slide systems.

Would a drawer slider be considered a linear slide system under this rule?

I ask because it’s ability to telescope and double it’s length is great, unlike most fixed-length linear slides.

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This one is tough for me. However I would call it legal. Ultimately you will need to ask this on the FTC Q&A for a final standing on your question. But from my interpretation they would be.

  • Andrew

P.S. A custom slide system isn’t as hard as it sounds either.

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I asked this question in the official forum, so we should have the answer soon.

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The answer is “yes”
(looks like quite a few people asked the same question :slight_smile:
http://ftcforum.usfirst.org/showthread.php?1091-Robot-Parts-and-Materials-Answer-Thread&p=3681&viewfull=1#post3681

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