Vex Robotics Pro VersaChassis Mini, Assembly Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...217 6327 752 VersaChassis Mini 4 Wheel Drive Assembly Instructions vexpro com Copyright 2018 VEX Robotics Inc 2018 06 15 1 VersaChassis Mini 4 Wheel Drive Assembly Instructions ...

Page 2: ...EX Robotics Inc 2018 06 15 2 Table of Contents Introduction 3 Required Tools 4 Part 1 Chassis Preparation 6 Part 2 Chassis Assembly 11 Part 3 VersaPlanetary Lite Assembly 18 Part 4 VersaPlanetary Lite Installation 29 Part 5 Wheel Installation 35 Bill of Materials Where to Get More 42 Support 45 ...

Page 3: ...ve VersaChassis Mini This guide will help you build one of the following VersaChassis Mini configurations 2 2 Drivetrain Top Left Mecanum Drive Top Right 4 Traction Wheel Drive Bottom Left 4 Omni Directional Wheel Drive Bottom Right Once you ve built your VersaChassis Mini we recommend looking at the VersaChassis Mini Tips Tricks Guide that you can use to improve and or add functionality to your V...

Page 4: ...ded 9 64 Hex Key Customer Provided 2 5mm Hex Key Customer Provided 3 32 Hex Key 276 1382 X 7 64 Hex Key Customer Provided T15 Screw Driver 276 5236 276 5011 X 11 32 Wrench 276 1382 276 4350 X 1 Phillips Screw Driver Customer Provided Flat Head Screw Driver Customer Provided Pliers Customer Provided 7 8 Step Drill Customer Provided Power Drill Customer Provided ...

Page 5: ...eel Drive Assembly Instructions vexpro com Copyright 2018 VEX Robotics Inc 2018 06 15 5 Picture Name Kit Included Ruler or Measuring Tape Customer Provided 5 32 or 11 64 Drill Bit Customer Provided White Lithium Grease Customer Provided ...

Page 6: ...u will need to drill holes in the chassis side rail where your wheels will be located These holes were not pre drilled to give teams the ability to pick exactly where they want their wheels to be located When completed with Part 1 you will end up with two 15 5 Long VersaFrame members with wheel holes and optional set screw access holes See Step 2 for more information about set screw access holes ...

Page 7: ...e Assembly Instructions vexpro com Copyright 2018 VEX Robotics Inc 2018 06 15 7 What You Will Need Picture Name QTY Kit 7 8 Step Drill 1 N A Power Drill 1 N A Ruler or Measuring Tape 2 N A 15 5 Long 1 x 1 x 0 040 Wall VersaFrame Tube 2 217 3426 ...

Page 8: ...n every piece of VersaFrame tubing This scribe line not only shows you where the center of the tube is but also makes it harder for your drill bit to walk or shift while you re drilling the hole These holes must go through both sides of the tube As indicated below one of these holes will be pre drilled into the frame The other will require you drill a new hole Note The instructions below allow tea...

Page 9: ...ter holes 2 50 from the end of the tube on the faces that are perpendicular to the wheel holes These holes allow you to access the set screw that holds the 3 long 1 4 Square Shaft in place As mentioned in the VersaChassis Mini User Guide these set screws can vibrate loose over time Drilling these holes in your chassis side rail allows you to check and tighten these screws without having to disasse...

Page 10: ...mbly Instructions vexpro com Copyright 2018 VEX Robotics Inc 2018 06 15 10 Step 3 Repeat on Second 15 5 Long VersaFrame Member Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the second 15 5 Long VersaFrame Member When finished you should have two pieces that look like this ...

Page 11: ...ction covers how to bolt together your VersaChassis Mini frame with the 8 32 Star Drive Screws provided in the kit Teams can also choose to use 5 32 rivets instead of screws If you are using rivets you can still use this section as a guide for how to assemble your chassis When completed with Part 2 you will end up with an assembled VersaChassis Mini frame ...

Page 12: ...rew Driver 1 276 5236 276 5011 11 32 Wrench 1 276 1382 276 4350 Power Drill 1 N A 5 32 or 11 64 Drill Bit 1 N A Ruler or Measuring Tape 2 N A 17 5 Long 1 x 1 x 0 040 Wall VersaFrame Tube 2 217 3426 15 5 Long 1 x 1 x 0 040 Wall VersaFrame Tube With Wheel Holes 2 217 3426 VersaChassis Gusset 8 217 3557 8 32 Nyloc Nut 20 275 1028 8 32 x 1 500 Star Drive Screws 20 276 4998 ...

Page 13: ...saFrame Member Use 2x 8 32 x 1 5 Star Drive Screws and 2x 8 32 Nyloc Nut to attach 4x VersaChassis Gussets to the 15 5 Long VersaFrame Member With Wheel Holes You will need to repeat this step for both 15 5 VersaFrame Members Note For this step leave the screws and nuts finger tight This will make it easier for the gussets to line up with the 17 5 Long VersaFrame Member 2X ...

Page 14: ... 2018 06 15 14 Step 2 Slide the 17 5 Long VersaFrame Member Between the VersaChassis Gussets Slide the 17 5 Long VersaFrame Member between the VersaChassis Gussets attached to the 15 5 Long VersaFrame Members The ends of the 17 5 VersaFrame Members should be 2 from the outer face of the 15 5 VersaFrame Member ...

Page 15: ...holes on the 17 5 VersaFrame Member Install an 8 32 x 1 500 Star Drive Screw and 8 32 Nyloc Nut through each of these holes Once all 12 of the 8 32 x 1 5 Star Drive Screw and 8 32 Nyloc Nuts have been installed and are finger tight use the T15 Star Drive Screwdriver and an 11 32 open wrench to tighten all the screws including the 4 that are holding the VersaChassis Gusset to the 15 5 VersaFrame Me...

Page 16: ...right 2018 VEX Robotics Inc 2018 06 15 16 Step 4 Match Drill 4 Additional Holes In The 15 5 VersaFrame Member Use a 5 32 or 11 64 drill bit to match drill 4 additional holes in the 15 5 VersaFrame Member The location of these holes are indicated by the red arrows in the picture below ...

Page 17: ...Step 5 Install the last 8 32 x 1 5 Star Drive Screws Install 4x 8 32 x 1 500 Star Drive Screws and 8 32 Nyloc Nuts in the 4 holes that were match drilled in Step 4 These screws can be tightened all the way with the T15 Star Drive Screwdriver When completed with Part 2 you will end up with an assembled VersaChassis Mini frame ...

Page 18: ...ors you plan on using should have any pre installed pinions and gearbox mounting plates removed If you haven t done this please refer to the guide Preparing FTC Motors For Use With The VersaPlanetary for more information Note These steps will need to be performed for each of the VersaPlanetary Lite gearboxes being used with the VersaChassis Mini When completed with Part 3 you will end up with four...

Page 19: ...Name QTY Kit 9 64 Hex Key 1 N A 2 5mm Hex Key 1 N A 3 32 Hex Key 1 276 1382 7 64 Hex Key 1 N A VersaPlanetary Lite Base Kit 1 1 Universal Female Output Shaft 4 217 5995 VersaPlanetary Lite Ring Gear 8 217 5832 5 1 VersaPlanetary Gear Set 4 217 2819 4 1 VersaPlanetary Gear Set 4 217 2818 3 Long ThunderSquare Shaft 4 276 3522 White Lithium Grease 1 N A ...

Page 20: ...te While these instructions show the AndyMark NeveRest motor the VersaChassis Mini can be used with many different types of motors that are legal in FIRST Tech Challenge Each motor will need to be prepped to be used with the VersaPlanetary Lite For detailed instructions on how to prepare motors to be used with the VersaPlanetary Lite please look at the guide XXXXXXXXXX ...

Page 21: ...Instructions vexpro com Copyright 2018 VEX Robotics Inc 2018 06 15 21 Step 2 Mount Motor to Motor Mounting Plate Use a 2 5mm Hex Key and 2x M3 x 8mm SHCS Socket Head Cap Screws to attach the motor to the VersaPlanetary Motor Mounting Plate Step 2 Completed ...

Page 22: ...ter and VersaPlanetary input coupler onto the motor shaft Next install the 10 32 Set Screw in the VersaPlanetary Input Coupler Make sure the 10 32 Set Screw is perpendicular to the split in the shaft adapter This will maximize the clamping force of the shaft adapter Lastly make sure the motor shaft still spins freely and that the VersaPlanetary Input Coupler doesn t drag or rub against the motor m...

Page 23: ...heel Drive Assembly Instructions vexpro com Copyright 2018 VEX Robotics Inc 2018 06 15 23 Step 4 Attach Motor to Input Block Use a 9 64 Hex Key and 2x 10 32 x 0 500 to attach the motor to the VersaPlanetary Input Block Step 4 Completed ...

Page 24: ...DUCE FRICTION BETWEEN THE PIN AND THE PLANET GEAR WHICH WILL IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND LONGEVITY OF THE GEARBOX BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVER LUBRICATE THE GEARBOX TO THE POINT WHERE THE GEARBOX BECOMES DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN Next install the 5 1 Gear Set so that the sun gear is engaged with the VersaPlanetary Input Coupler Once the 5 1 Gear Set is installed slide the VersaPlanetary Lite Ring G...

Page 25: ... BETWEEN THE PIN AND THE PLANET GEAR WHICH WILL IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND LONGEVITY OF THE GEARBOX BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVER LUBRICATE THE GEARBOX TO THE POINT WHERE THE GEARBOX BECOMES DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN Next install the 4 1 Gear Set so that the sun gear is engaged with the 5 1 Gear Set s carrier plate Once the 4 1 Gear Set is installed slide the VersaPlanetary Lite Ring Gear over the ...

Page 26: ...put Block into the rest of the VersaPlanetary Assembly The spline on the output shaft is engaged with the carrier plate of the 5 1 Gear Set Lastly make sure that the Output Block is seated all the way into the 5 1 Gear Set s VersaPlanetary Lite Ring Gear Lastly install use a 9 64 Hex Key and 2x 8 32 x 1 875 SHCS Socket Head Cap Screw to hold the gearbox together Step 7 Completed ...

Page 27: ...ini uses the VersaPlanetary Lite with Universal Female Output Shaft This kit comes with three different types of adapters 1 4 Square 3 8 Hex and 1 2 Hex Find the 1 4 Square adapter and slide it into the VersaPlanetary Lite s output shaft Next use a 7 64 Hex Key to install the 6 32 x 0 500 SHCS Socket Head Cap Screw through the 1 4 Square adapter and into the VersaPlanetary Lite s output shaft Step...

Page 28: ...Copyright 2018 VEX Robotics Inc 2018 06 15 28 Step 9 Install 1 4 Square Shaft Slide the 1 4 Square Shaft into the 1 4 Square adapter Next install the 10 32 set screw into the 1 4 Square adapter Tighten the set screw until the 1 4 Square Shaft cannot be pulled out Step 9 Completed ...

Page 29: ...ary Lite Installation In this section you will install the VersaPlanetary Lite gearboxes and getting your VersaChassis Mini ready for its wheels Note These steps should be performed for all 4 VersaPlanetary Lite gearboxes When completed with Part 4 you will end up with a VersaChassis Mini frame with 4x VersaPlanetary Lite gearboxes installed ...

Page 30: ...18 06 15 30 What You Will Need Picture Name QTY Kit T15 Screw Driver 1 276 5236 276 5011 Assembled VersaPlanetary Lite Gearboxes 4 N A Assembled VersaChassis Mini Chassis Frame 1 N A VersaBlock Mini 2 217 5995 302 1 4 ThunderSqaure ID x 0 875 OD Flange Bearing 4 217 5830 8 32 x 1 500 Star Drive Screws 8 276 4998 ...

Page 31: ... Mini 4 Wheel Drive Assembly Instructions vexpro com Copyright 2018 VEX Robotics Inc 2018 06 15 31 Step 1 Install Bearings in VersaBlock Mini Push a 1 4 ThunderHex bearing into the half of a VersaBlock Mini Step 1 Completed 4X ...

Page 32: ...expro com Copyright 2018 VEX Robotics Inc 2018 06 15 32 Step 2 Slide the VersaPlanetary into the 1 4 ThunderSquare Bearing Slide the 1 4 Square shaft through the VersaChassis Mini chassis and into the 1 4 ThunderSquare Bearing in the VersaBlock Mini Step 2 Completed 4X ...

Page 33: ...2018 06 15 33 Step 3 Clamp VersaPlanetary Lite to Chassis Frame Use the T15 Star Drive Screw Driver to install 2x 8 32 x 1 500 Star Drive Screw through the VersaBlock Mini and into a VersaPlanetary Lite Tighten these screws until the assembly can no longer slide on the 15 5 VersaFrame Member Step 3 Completed 4X ...

Page 34: ...yright 2018 VEX Robotics Inc 2018 06 15 34 Step 4 Repeat for Each VersaPlanetary Lite Gearbox Repeat Steps 1 3 for the remaining 3 VersaPlanetary Lite Gearboxes When completed with Part 4 you will end up with a VersaChassis Mini frame with 4x VersaPlanetary Lite gearboxes installed ...

Page 35: ...ed chassis it s time to install the wheels Please reference the VersaChassis Mini User Guide for more information about what wheels and wheel configurations to use on your VersaChassis Mini Note This step will need to be repeated for all 4 wheels If you are using mecanum wheels please refer to the Mecanum Wheel Arrangement section at the end of Part 5 When completed with Part 5 you will have a fin...

Page 36: ... 1 N A Assembled VersaChassis Mini Chassis Frame with VersaPlanetary Lite Gearboxes 1 N A VEX EDR Wheels Note Select which wheel to use You can use 4x of 276 3525 and or 276 3526 or 4x of 276 6298 and or 276 6299 Or 4x of 276 1447 4 276 3525 276 3526 or 276 6298 276 6299 or 276 1447 High Strength Clamping Shaft Collar 4 276 3520 1 4 Long High Strength Shaft Spacer 4 276 3441 ...

Page 37: ...2 VersaChassis Mini 4 Wheel Drive Assembly Instructions vexpro com Copyright 2018 VEX Robotics Inc 2018 06 15 37 Step 1 Put Spacer on Shaft Slide a 1 4 Long High Strength Shaft Spacer onto the 1 4 Square shaft 4X ...

Page 38: ... 4 Wheel Drive Assembly Instructions vexpro com Copyright 2018 VEX Robotics Inc 2018 06 15 38 Step 2 Put Wheel on Shaft Slide a wheel onto the 1 4 Square shaft until it bottoms out against the 1 4 Long High Strength Shaft Spacer 4X ...

Page 39: ...tions vexpro com Copyright 2018 VEX Robotics Inc 2018 06 15 39 Step 3 Install Clamping Shaft Collar Slide a High Strength Clamping Shaft Collar onto the 1 4 Square shaft until it bottoms out against the wheel Then use a 3 32 Hex Key to tighten the shaft collar 4X ...

Page 40: ...Mini 4 Wheel Drive Assembly Instructions vexpro com Copyright 2018 VEX Robotics Inc 2018 06 15 40 Step 4 Repeat for Each Wheel Repeat Steps 1 3 for each wheel When completed with Part 5 you will have a finished VersaChassis Mini ...

Page 41: ...is Mini 4 Wheel Drive Assembly Instructions vexpro com Copyright 2018 VEX Robotics Inc 2018 06 15 41 Mecanum Wheel Arrangement When using mecanum wheels you must arrange the wheels properly for the wheels to work correctly OR ...

Page 42: ...s Mini and its corresponding part number To order more parts visit vexpro com Picture Name QTY SKU S 1 x 1 x 0 040 Pre Drilled VersaFrame Tubing 15 5 2 217 3426 1 x 1 x 0 040 Pre Drilled VersaFrame Tubing 17 5 2 217 3426 VersaPlanetary Lite Base Kit 1 1 with Universal Female Output Shaft 4 217 5995 VersaPlanetary 4 1 Gear Kit 4 217 2818 VersaPlanetary 5 1 Gear Kit 4 217 2819 VersaPlanetary Lite Ri...

Page 43: ...Y SKU S VersaChassis Gusset 8 Pack 1 217 3557 VersaBlock Mini Kit 2 217 5852 High Strength Shaft 3 Long 4 Pack 1 276 3522 High Strength Clamping Shaft Collar 10 Pack 1 276 3520 302 1 4 ThunderSquare ID x 0 875 OD x 0 280 WD Flange Bearing 4 217 5830 High Strength Shaft Spacer Kit 1 276 3441 8 32 x 1 500 Star Drive Screw 50 Pack 1 276 4998 ...

Page 44: ... Drive Assembly Instructions vexpro com Copyright 2018 VEX Robotics Inc 2018 06 15 44 Picture Name QTY SKU S 8 32 Nylock Nut 100 Pack 1 275 1027 T15 Star Screwdriver 5 Pack 1 276 5236 Tool Kit 1 276 1382 VersaChassis Mini Sticker Pack 1 N A ...

Page 45: ...y Instructions vexpro com Copyright 2018 VEX Robotics Inc 2018 06 15 45 Support Please send any questions comments or concerns to VEX Robotics Sales sales vex com Support prosupport vex com Phone 1 903 453 0802 Fax 1 214 722 1284 Office Hours 7am 5pm CT ...