How Linear Slides Work: A Complete Guide

I'll guide you through the mechanics of how a linear slide works and demonstrate how to use motors to extend and retract a slide with the aid of cables in your FTC (First Tech Challenge) robotics builds. Subscribe! bit.ly/SubscribeBMPratt 👉 Watch the Video on Rigging Slides via strings: https://youtu.be/E7MPn3sod5Y 👉 Watch the Video on Rigging Slides via strings: https://www.youtube.com/HZxlZqbDY2c 🔧 1:1 CONSULTING Book a time → https://cal.com/brogan-pratt-a4gcx7 ⚙️ Hardware: - The Best PETG Filament: https://amzn.to/4mnNloY - The Best PLA Filament: https://amzn.to/3SmRuf9 Purchases made through some store links may provide a small compensation to Brogan M Pratt. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 🖥️ CAD Files: - Belt Slides: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1247251-linear-slide-insert-for-misumi-slides-belt-ftc#profileId-1269017 - String Slides: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1246603-linear-slide-insert-for-misumi-slides-string-ftc#profileId-1268407 🚀 What You’ll Learn: 0:00 - Intro 0:21 - 2 Stage Slides 1:08 – 3 Stage Slides 1:55 - Orientation Forces 2:34 - Extension Pulley Logic 4:42 - Retraction Pulley Logic 5:49 - Finished System 3d printed CAD Files available here (https ://www.printables.com/model/1063158-linear-slide-insert-dual-string-for-ftc-misumi) Credits: • Music: VHS Dreams by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com