FTC Tips and Tricks: Comparison of Lift & Linear Movement Mechanisms

Pros and cons (rigidity, weight, cost, size) of linear movement options (extrusions, drawer slides, X rails, MGN slides) along with tips for running cables and better performance. Part 1 video:    • FTC Tips and Tricks: Lifts and Linear...   0:00 - Introduction 0:25 - Comparison attributes 0:45 - REV aluminum extrusions with sliders 1:40 - Misumi SAR230 drawer slides 2:28 - goBILDA aluminum XRAILs with pulleys 3:09 - Steel linear rail (MGN) slides 3:58 - Comparison table 4:30 - Lead screw assembly 4:41 - Powering a lift 5:41 - Detecting lift at bottom with sensors 6:28 - Wiring/Cable management 7:26 - Conclusion Links: REV extrusions: www.revrobotics.com/duo/structure/extrusion/ Misumi SAR2XX slides: us.misumi-ec.com/vona2/detail/110300072130/ Servocity X Rails: www.servocity.com/extrusion/ Linear Rail (MGN) Slides: www.ebay.com/itm/224579331453 ServoCity Lead Screws: www.servocity.com/lead-screws/ Pulleys: www.gobilda.com/3407-series-hub-mount-winch-pulley… Magnet Sensors: www.revrobotics.com/rev-31-1462/ Distance Sensors: www.pololu.com/category/79/sharp-distance-sensors Limit Switches: www.pololu.com/product/1404 wiring docs.revrobotics.com/duo-control/sensors/5v-sensor… Coiled Cables: www.coilcablespecialist.com/coiled-cables/electron… Cable Chain: www.amazon.com/Plastic-Machine-Carrier-Ted-Lele/dp… Wire Loom: www.amazon.com/Alex-Tech-25ft-Tubing-Conduit/dp/B0… Speakers: Ronan Mullan John Fullerton

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