pitsco 79289, Build Instructions

Page 1: ...79289 Flex Build Robot Chassis Build Instructions ...

Page 2: ...ation are protected by copyright and are distributed under licenses restricting their use copying and distribution No part of this product or related documentation may be reproduced in any form by any means without prior written authorization of Pitsco Education LLC All other product names mentioned herein might be the trademarks of their respective owners Check https www pitsco com TETRIX Flex Bu...

Page 3: ...troduction 2 Safety Information 3 Set Components TETRIX Flex Build Robot Chassis Components 4 7 TETRIX Flex Build Robot Chassis Assembly Robot 1 Standard TETRIX Wheels with short wheelbase 8 17 Robot 2 Mecanum Wheel Chassis 18 26 ...

Page 4: ...exibility in build design and can be expanded with additional materials Gives users the opportunity to master the concepts of wiring motor control and much more Fosters teamwork creativity ingenuity and persistence among users groups and students of all experience and skill levels Develops real world engineering and problem solving skills Additional parts tools and elements can be utilized to crea...

Page 5: ...g filing or sanding or when operating mechanical devices with moving or rotating parts and assemblies Electrical Make sure the power is turned off when the robot is not in operation Do not operate the robot in a wet environment Always power down the robot before making any changes Use caution when working with bare wires to avoid creating a short circuit situation Route wires carefully and secure ...

Page 6: ...Back to Table of Contents Flex Build Robot Chassis 4 Set Components ...

Page 7: ...X Robo Rail 11 hole 16 mm x 32 mm x 192 mm 2 92316 TETRIX Robo Rail 17 hole 16 mm x 32 mm x 288 mm 4 DC Motors and Hardware 44260 TETRIX MAXTorqueNADO Motor 4 39376 TETRIX MAX DC Motor Mount 37 mm 4 39079 TETRIX MAX Motor Hub pkg of 2 2 Nuts Screws and Fasteners 92368 Socket Head Cap Screw 7 8 pkg of 100 1 39097 Socket Head Cap Screw 1 2 pkg of 100 1 Tools and Accessories 39104 Hex Keys 1 40341 Mi...

Page 8: ...tified by length in millimeters or by the number of large holes down their face For example a 128 mm Robo Rail has 7 large holes Use the ruler at the bottom of this spread to measure part lengths 128 mm Robo Rail 7 hole 92311 288 mm Robo Rail 17 hole 92316 192 mm Robo Rail 11 hole 92313 Structural Elements Power Tools and Accessories Elements Hex Key Pack 39104 Miniature Ball Point Hex Driver 4034...

Page 9: ... DC Motor Mount 39376 Motion Elements Motor Hub 39079 Socket Head Cap Screw 6 32 x 7 8 92368 TorqueNADO Motor 44260 4 Wheel 39055 Mecanum Wheel Set 4 wheels with hub 45320 Socket Head Cap Screw 6 32 x 1 2 39097 Set Components 7 ...

Page 10: ...eels such as mecanum wheels The chassis orientation can be flipped either way With the motors underneath the chassis the robot has higher ground clearance to better navigate over uneven terrain With the chassis flipped so the motors are on top of the chassis the chassis is lowered bringing accumulators and pushing mechanisms closer to the ground The shorter wheelbase allows for more up front space...

Page 11: ...Back to Table of Contents Finished chassis should look like this TETRIX Flex Build Robot Chassis Assembly 9 ...

Page 12: ...Back to Table of Contents Step 1 Step 2 Tip You can identify the correct length of Robo Rail by counting the large holes 10 TETRIX Flex Build Robot Chassis Assembly ...

Page 13: ...nto the motor mounts to make it easier to put the screw in from the side Then retighten all screws Tip Loosen the top screws into the motor mounts to make it easier to put the screw in from the side Then retighten all screws TETRIX Flex Build Robot Chassis Assembly 11 ...

Page 14: ...Back to Table of Contents Step 5 Step 6 12 TETRIX Flex Build Robot Chassis Assembly ...

Page 15: ...Back to Table of Contents Step 7 Step 8 Tip Rotating the motor in the motor mount will impact the final height of the chassis due to the off set motor shaft TETRIX Flex Build Robot Chassis Assembly 13 ...

Page 16: ...ip Tighten the set screw on the motor hubs against the flat side of the D shaped motor output shaft Tip Tighten the set screw on the motor hubs against the flat side of the D shaped motor output shaft 14 TETRIX Flex Build Robot Chassis Assembly ...

Page 17: ...Back to Table of Contents Step 11 Step 12 TETRIX Flex Build Robot Chassis Assembly 15 ...

Page 18: ...Back to Table of Contents Finished chassis 16 TETRIX Flex Build Robot Chassis Assembly ...

Page 19: ...Back to Table of Contents Variations on Robot 1 Standard TETRIX Wheels long and short wheelbase TETRIX Flex Build Robot Chassis Assembly 17 ...

Page 20: ...the chassis orientation can be flipped either way the vertical rails just need to be attached to the other side With the motors underneath the chassis the robot has higher ground clearance to drive over obstacles With the chassis flipped so the motors are on top of the chassis the chassis is lowered bringing mechanisms closer to the ground The mecanum wheels can be swapped out for standard wheels ...

Page 21: ...Back to Table of Contents Finished chassis should look like this TETRIX Flex Build Robot Chassis Assembly 19 ...

Page 22: ...Back to Table of Contents Step 1 Step 2 Tip You can identify the correct length of Robo Rail by counting the large holes 20 TETRIX Flex Build Robot Chassis Assembly ...

Page 23: ...nto the motor mounts to make it easier to put the screw in from the side Then retighten all screws Tip Loosen the top screws into the motor mounts to make it easier to put the screw in from the side Then retighten all screws TETRIX Flex Build Robot Chassis Assembly 21 ...

Page 24: ...Back to Table of Contents Step 5 Step 6 22 TETRIX Flex Build Robot Chassis Assembly ...

Page 25: ...Back to Table of Contents Step 7 Step 8 Tip Rotating the motor in the motor mount will impact the final height of the chassis due to the off set motor shaft TETRIX Flex Build Robot Chassis Assembly 23 ...

Page 26: ...ip Tighten the set screw on the motor hubs against the flat side of the D shaped motor output shaft Tip Tighten the set screw on the motor hubs against the flat side of the D shaped motor output shaft 24 TETRIX Flex Build Robot Chassis Assembly ...

Page 27: ...Back to Table of Contents Finished chassis TETRIX Flex Build Robot Chassis Assembly 25 ...

Page 28: ...Back to Table of Contents Variations on Robot 2 Mecanum Wheel Chassis 26 TETRIX Flex Build Robot Chassis Assembly ...

Page 29: ...Flex Build Robot Chassis Call Toll Free 800 835 0686 Visit Us Online at Pitsco com ...