Compact Linear Slide Add on Stage Kit

This is a single sheet of 1/8 inch thick polycarbonate (PC) plastic, cut to a 24x24 inch square. This single sheet of PC will be shipped with the protective covering on both sides of the plastic sheet. 

Polycarbonate was invented in 1963 by Dan Fox at General Electric. GE's trade name for this plastic is LEXAN, but it also is sold under other trade names (Makrolon, Hyzod, Cyrolon).

This material is NOT plexiglas or acrylic, as we don't suggest that you use that material on a mobile robot, since acrylic will easily shatter.

Specifications:

• Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Width: 24 inches
• Length: 24 inches
• Material thickness: 0.118 inch
• Material: Clear Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate is a terrific material to use. Bolt it to two separate components to add some rigidity or use it to cover an area to keep items out while being able to see inside.

This is a single sheet of polycarbonate (PC) plastic, cut to a 24x24 in. square. This single sheet will be shipped with the protective covering on both sides of the plastic.

Polycarbonate was invented in 1963 by Dan Fox at General Electric. GE's trade name for this plastic is LEXAN, but it also is sold under other trade names (Makrolon, Hyzod, Cyrolon). This material is NOT plexiglas or acrylic, as we don't suggest that you use that material on a mobile robot, since acrylic will easily shatter.

Specifications

• Length: 24 in. (+/- 0.25)
• Material: Polycarbonate
• Thickness: 0.093 in.
• Weight: 2.3 lbs
• Width: 24 in. (+/- 0.25)

This Tool Set includes everything you need to assemble the 2023-2024 FIRST Tech Challenge game, CENTERSTAGE℠ presented by Raytheon Technologies.

We also offer a CENTERSTAGE℠ Tape Set.

Components in am-5100_tool:

• 1 - 5/32 Ball End Hex Driver (am-2751)
• 1 - 3/8 Nut Driver (am-3877)
• 1 - 3/8 Combination Wrench (am-4961)

Polycarbonate is a terrific material to use when constructing robots. Bolt it to two separate components to add some rigidity or use it to cover an area to keep items out while being able to see inside.

This is a single sheet of polycarbonate (PC) plastic, cut to a 24x24 in. square. This single sheet will be shipped with a protective covering on both sides of the plastic.

Polycarbonate was invented in 1963 by Dan Fox at General Electric. GE's trade name for this plastic is LEXAN, but it also is sold under other trade names (Makrolon, Hyzod, Cyrolon). This material is NOT plexiglas or acrylic, as we don't suggest that you use that material on a mobile robot, since acrylic will easily shatter.

Specifications

• Length: 24 in. (+/- 0.25)
• Material: Polycarbonate
• Thickness: 0.375 in.
• Weight: 9.6 lbs
• Width: 24 in. (+/- 0.25)

Clear polycarbonate perforated sheet. 

Useful in many applications, with the original design intent is to act as a floor for the chassis of a robot.

Perfect for helping mount nearly anything quickly with cable ties, or use for cable management.

Holes are made to be a standard 1/2 in. apart, and this sheet can be cut down to any size needed.

Specifications

• Hole Pattern: 0.25 in. holes on 0.50 in. grid
• Material: Polycarbonate
• Size: 31.5 in. x 23.5 in.
• Thickness: 0.125 in.
• Weight: 3.1 lbs

Documents

Layout Print(s)

am-4262 am-14U4 Family Perforated Polycarbonate.PDF

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.

This 7075 T6 Aluminum shaft stock is 0.375 in. from flat to flat. This stock may be a tight fit in some of our 3/8 in. hex products.

Specifications

• Length: You specify
• Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
• Weight: 0.25 lbs/ft
• Width: 0.375 in. Hex

Do you have a hard time finding some strong hex stock aluminum? We have it! This is 7075 series aluminum, which is great for use in transmission shafts.

Specifications:

• Material: 7075 Aluminum
• Width: 1/2" hex (0.496-0.499 inches)
• Weight: 0.27 pounds/ft
• Length: You specify, 1 foot, 3 feet or 6 foot in length, +/- 1"

The AndyMark Climber in a Box is a robust, lightweight, configurable and affordable solution for climbing challenges historically present in FRC end game periods. The design of Climber in a Box has been inspired by many team designs along the way including 254 and 2056. The final prototype for this climber was developed in partnership with FRC Team 3940 CyberTooth for the 2020/2021 Infinite Recharge season. This mechanism has been battle tested with hundreds of climbs on a full weight FRC Robot without failures, both in development and real match play. Available in single and two stage configurations, this product should help teams of all levels elevate their team's performance at competitions.

This product uses a "spring out, winch back" powertrain strategy, using off-the-shelf 3.5lb constant force springs to raise the included Hook Kit, and 3mm Dyneema Rope to retract it with the included Winch Kit. Simply unspool the included rope using a planetary gearbox to raise the hook(s), drive the robot up to the bar, and winch it back to elevate your robot. The AndyMark Climber in a Box does not include a motor or gearbox, but is compatible with many off-the-shelf planetary gearboxes on the market that have a 2" bolt circle mounting pattern and support a 2" long 1/2" hex output shaft, including the highly durable blue Sport Gearboxes.

The bearing kits within this product are designed to go from 2" square 1/16" wall aluminum tubing, down to a 1" square 1/16" wall tube, with a 1.5" square 1/16" wall tube in between for the 2 stage flavor of this product. A combination of durable 608 bearings and custom molded plastic components provide the bearing surfaces for a free-flowing telescoping tube mechanism with no 3D printed parts. Each stage has a maximum travel of 24.5."

The AndyMark Climber in a Box is an unassembled kit of everything you need (besides a gearmotor) that is designed to not require any precision machining in order to make your FRC robot climb. The plates included within the Hook Kit, Bearing Kits and Winch Kit are all designed to be assembled and used as drill guides for match drilling their mounting locations onto the aluminum tubes. Each tube is pre-cut to a 30" length so no cutting of the tubes is required to achieve maximum travel.

Watch the teaser video here

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