The Junctions are vital to scoring points in the 2022-2023 FIRST® Tech Challenge POWERPLAY℠ Presented by Raytheon Technologies. There are four junction variations, relating to height. This page has the Tall, Medium, and Low Junctions. The fourth option is the Ground Junction.

The Junctions are vital to scoring points in the 2022-2023 FIRST® Tech Challenge POWERPLAY℠ Presented by Raytheon Technologies. There are four junction variations, relating to height. This page has the Tall, Medium, and Low Junctions. The fourth option is the Ground Junction.

The Junctions are vital to scoring points in the 2022-2023 FIRST® Tech Challenge POWERPLAY℠ Presented by Raytheon Technologies. There are four junction variations, relating to height. This page has the Tall, Medium, and Low Junctions. The fourth option is the Ground Junction.

This Ground Junction is a way to score points in the 2022-2023 FIRST® Tech Challenge game POWERPLAY℠ Presented by Raytheon Technologies. 

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.

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

This kit can be used in addition to the Compact Linear Slide to add length to the extension limit of the device. 

Each Additional Stage Includes:

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

Want to ensure your robot is within its legal size? Remove all doubt with the FIRST approved FIRST Tech Challenge Sizing Tool. Simply slide the sizing jig over and around your robot. If the tool hits your robot, OOPS, time to make some changes to the robot. This nifty tool collapses into a flat pack making it easy to store for teams and easy to transport for event coordinators.

Features:

• A light weight tool less than seven pounds
• Collapsible easily transportable design
• Outriggers provide stability
• Elevator bolts double as guides for sizing tool to ride along
• Officially approved by FIRST as a means to measure robots for FIRST Tech Challenge

Specifications

• Material: Clear polycarbonate (~0.25 in. thick)
• Weight: 8 lbs