Offset Robotics BTSK-STR-330-PO 2 Stage Box Tube Slide Kit (330, Pocketed) is a ready-to-use engineering kit for creating a reliable and efficient two-stage linear actuator. The pocketed version offers an optimal strength-to-weight ratio due to strategic cutouts in the profile tubes, making it an ideal choice for most FTC competition tasks.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Optimized Strength-to-Weight Ratio: The pocketed design with calculated cutouts reduces the overall weight of the mechanism without significantly compromising rigidity, which is critical for maintaining the robot's weight limit and its dynamics.
- Extended Length: The base length of the guide is 330 mm (versus 300 mm for the standard version) allows you to create elevators with even greater working strokes or provides an additional reserve of rigidity.
- Full factory kit: The kit includes all the necessary components: profile tubes with cutouts, linear carriages, bearings, fasteners and tensioning system elements for Belt drive.
- Two-stage kinematics: Provides significant linear movement in a compact folded size, ideal for vertical lifts and retractable manipulators.
- Smooth and accurate movement: The use of linear bearings guarantees minimal friction and backlash, ensuring precise positioning.
- Ease of integration: The design is designed for quick assembly and is compatible with a wide range of geared motors and drive systems.
For whom: For FTC teams who need a high-quality, ready-to-assemble elevator for lifting game elements or placing manipulators. This kit is especially relevant for teams looking to maximize robot weight without compromising structural reliability.
Comparison with other versions:
- BTSK-STR-330-PO (Pocketed): Optimal balance of weight and strength. Choose this version for most competition tasks.
- BTSK-STR-300-UP (Unpocketed): Maximum strength and rigidity at the expense of greater weight. Choose for extreme loads.
- BTSK-STR-300-PO: A shorter (300 mm) version with a lightweight design.
What else is needed: To create a functioning mechanism, you will need to separately purchase a power drive (gear motor), a drive element (belt, cable) and, if necessary, positioning sensors.
