http://www.servocity.com/html/standard_hitec_servoblocks.html
We came up with the perfect design, or so we thought, until it was pointed out that it contained too many off the shelf components. This brought the group back to reading the rules.... it has been a few months. The FTC rules contain a short list of allowable components:
We came up with the perfect design, or so we thought, until it was pointed out that it contained too many off the shelf components. This brought the group back to reading the rules.... it has been a few months. The FTC rules contain a short list of allowable components:
(Rule: R02) In addition to the TETRIX, LEGO, and/or MATRIX components, teams may use additional materials to construct their robots providing they meet the following constraints:
a. Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) assemblies are not permitted with the exception of the following:
- 1. Linear Slides.
- 2. Non-motorized Turntables and Lazy Susans.
- 3. Lead Screws and threaded rod plus compatible nuts.
- 4. Servo blocks (e.g. ServoCity Part # SB608SH and SB609SH).
- 5. #25 chain and compatible connector links and half-links.
I decided to check ServoCity to see what these Servo Blocks do. You can see the parts that make up the servo block in the picture above. Basically the aluminum fastens to the servo and provides an external bearing to support any loads that aren't strictly rotational. It is a great idea. Cost is $26.99.