Compact Linear Slide

Specifically designed for FTC, (though not limited to FTC), this remarkable system is a quick way to execute a controlled extension. Each stage of the Compact Linear Slide is controlled by a pulley system that can be rigged to power both extension and retraction.

Options:

• 1 Stage has 12.18 inches of stroke 
• 2 Stage has 24.37 inches of stroke
• 3 Stage has 36.56 inches of stroke
• Additional Stages
  • AndyMark officially supports a 3 stage system however teams may elect to add additional stages to increase reach. 
  • Note: Teams should consider the increased wraps of string on the pulley assembly when attempting to add more stages.
  • Load limit of 10 lbs

Suggested Rigging:

• Continuous
  • One string per direction that connects through each stage
  • For more details, see the assembly guide and video 

Included Powering/Gearing:

• NeveRest Orbital 13.7 to 1
  • Speedy, approximately 1 second per stage at full speed. 
  • Enough torque to easily lift multiple stages with a manipulator and game pieces, up to 10lb total. 

Components Included in the base kit (am-4846):

• 1 - SAR330 Aluminum Slide (am-4837)
  
• 3 - Bearing, 3 mm x 12 mm x 4 mm, V-Groove (am-4836)
  
• 4 - Screw, SHCS, M3-0.5 x 35 mm, Zinc Plated (am-1671)
• 4 - Screw, Flat Head M3-0.5 x 5 mm Steel (am-1668)
• 4 - M3-0.5 Nylock Nut (am-1023)
• 1 - Power String, 1.4 mm, 100' Spool (am-3159)
• 1 - 0.115 in. ID 0.187 in. OD 0.188 in. Long Nylon Spacer (am-1473)
• 1 - S3 Extrusion (am-3594-352)
• 1 - S3 Extrusion (am-3594-256)
• 1 - S3 Extrusion (am-3594-128)
• 2 - S3 90 Degree Gusset (am-3602)
• 2 - S3 4x1 Angle Gusset (am-4839)
• 1 - 0.252 in. ID 0.625 in. OD 1.750 in. Long Nylon Spacer (am-1669)
• 1 - NeveRest Orbital and 0.875 in. Bearing S3 Mount Plate (am-4642)
• 15 - 1 in. 6-32 Hex Head Thread Lock Screw for Nubs (am-1565)
• 1 - 1.25 in. 6-32 Hex Head Thread Lock Screw for Nubs (am-1566)
• 12 - 6-32 Nylock Jam Nut (am-1419)
• 4 - M3-0.5 x 5 mm Socket Head Cap Screw (am-1443)
• 1 -  Extension Spring 1 in. x .25 in. x .031 in. (am-4835)
• 1 - 0.257 in. ID 0.625 in. OD 0.500 in. Long Aluminum Spacer (am-3720)
• 1 - Linear Slide System Double Spool Assembly (am-4849)
• 1 - 13.7 to 1 Gear Ratio NeveRest Orbital Gearmotors (am-4610b)
• 2 - 352 mm Pulley Mount (am-4838)

Each Additional Stage Includes:

• 1 - SAR330 Aluminum Slide (am-4837)
• 2 - Bearing, 3 mm x 12 mm x 4 mm, V-Groove (am-4836)
• 4 - Screw, Flat Head M3-0.5 x 5 mm Steel (am-1668)
• 2 - Screw, SHCS, M3-0.5 x 35 mm, Zinc Plated (am-1671)
• 2 - M3-0.5 Nylock Nut (am-1023)
• 1 - 352 mm Pulley Mount (am-4838)

Note: AndyMark recommends the use of medium strength threadlocker such as am-3171 when installing the M3 x 5 mm flat head screws (am-1668).

Further rigging assembly details can be seen in this video.