Depth of cut control activation system

A drill bit, comprising:

• a bit body;
• and
• a blade extending from the bit body, wherein the blade comprises:
• a plurality of cutting elements protruding from a surface of the blade;
• a first pocket formed in the surface of the blade, wherein a first element is disposed within the first pocket protruding from the surface of the blade, wherein the first element is a depth of cut control (DOCC) element or a non-cutting gauge element and is configured to extend or retract relative to the surface of the blade;
• a second pocket formed in the surface of the blade, wherein a second element is disposed within the second pocket protruding from the surface of the blade, wherein the second element is a DOCC element or a non-cutting gauge element and is configured to extend or retract relative to the surface of the blade, and wherein the first element is coupled to the second element such that when the second element retracts relative to the surface of the blade, the first element extends relative to the surface of the blade;
• a communication channel formed between the first pocket and the second pocket;
• a rod disposed through the communication channel, wherein the rod contacts the first element and the second element;
• wherein one of the first element or the second element includes a tapered surface;
• and the rod bears against the tapered surface.