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JVN 07-12-2012 11:37

Re: VEX Robotics Relaunches VEXpro Product Line with over 120 New & Improved Products
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by LedLover96 (Post 1199540)
Are the screws for the VersaHubs included the the purchase? Or do we have to buy those separately?

The mounting hardware is not included with the hub.

JB 07-12-2012 12:17

Re: VEX Robotics Relaunches VEXpro Product Line with over 120 New & Improved Products
 
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Originally Posted by Nuttyman54 (Post 1199255)
John, are there any plans to provide an adapter for gates belt pulleys to the versahub system? I could see that being a very popular addition.

I am also very curious about this, I think a lot of teams are going to start using belts in the future and was wondering if there were plans to make any "versahub" styled pulleys. Would love some insight if possible.

pfreivald 07-12-2012 12:24

Re: VEX Robotics Relaunches VEXpro Product Line with over 120 New & Improved Products
 
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Originally Posted by jb1403 (Post 1199547)
I am also very curious about this, I think a lot of teams are going to start using belts in the future and was wondering if there were plans to make any "versahub" styled pulleys. Would love some insight if possible.

If you hex broach the Gates pulley, then all you need is a clip ring or a spacer and you're good to go, right? (It's possible -- always -- that I'm missing something...)

JB 07-12-2012 12:38

Re: VEX Robotics Relaunches VEXpro Product Line with over 120 New & Improved Products
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by pfreivald (Post 1199549)
If you hex broach the Gates pulley, then all you need is a clip ring or a spacer and you're good to go, right? (It's possible -- always -- that I'm missing something...)

Yes that should work... but it would be cool to have it lock in place the the gears do, just a thought. On a side note I absolutely love the entire product line and can't with to see these things in action.

Chris is me 07-12-2012 12:58

Re: VEX Robotics Relaunches VEXpro Product Line with over 120 New & Improved Products
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jb1403 (Post 1199552)
Yes that should work... but it would be cool to have it lock in place the the gears do, just a thought. On a side note I absolutely love the entire product line and can't with to see these things in action.

I don't really get what this adapter would do. If you're going through a hex broached pulley, you already have a system to both transmit torque and pilot your sprocket. If you wanted to go dead axle, you'd have to mill VersaPockets yourself. I don't really see how you could add something to make it work.

Either way, you need to machine the Gates part, so pick your poison.

Jared Russell 07-12-2012 13:13

Re: VEX Robotics Relaunches VEXpro Product Line with over 120 New & Improved Products
 
Yeah, a 5mm pitch, 15mm wide GT2 pulley (say 30 tooth? something big enough to have a 1.125 bore and VersaKeys) that was injection molded out of glass-filled nylon would be a fantastic addition. See what you've done to me VexPro...now all I want is more!

Timz3082 07-12-2012 14:36

Re: VEX Robotics Relaunches VEXpro Product Line with over 120 New & Improved Products
 
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Originally Posted by JVN (Post 1199544)
The mounting hardware is not included with the hub.

Just wondering if a selection of #8 bolts will be available through vex pro? It would simplify the wondering process and cut on shipping costs!

I also just wanted to say, nice work! You can tell that the whole line has room for expansion, and the available products, well, are irresistible!

Great job guys, you will be a major player this year, and I expect to see VexPro items on all winning robots ;)

JVN 07-12-2012 14:41

Re: VEX Robotics Relaunches VEXpro Product Line with over 120 New & Improved Products
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Timz3082 (Post 1199571)
Just wondering if a selection of #8 bolts will be available through vex pro? It would simplify the wondering process and cut on shipping costs!

We have a few of those available already. :)
http://www.vexrobotics.com/vex/produ...rews-8-32.html

Every VEX Robotics Design System screw is 8-32.

Akash Rastogi 07-12-2012 15:34

Re: VEX Robotics Relaunches VEXpro Product Line with over 120 New & Improved Products
 
I was interested in the mecanum wheels for a personal project and was wondering what type of rubber is used for the rollers as well as the hardness. Is it a material someone can commonly find and use to cast a mold?

Thanks!

M. Mellott 07-12-2012 15:38

Re: VEX Robotics Relaunches VEXpro Product Line with over 120 New & Improved Products
 
Love the new product lines, especially the VersaPlanetary Gearboxes! Do these gearboxes require any grease/lubricant, and if so, is it already applied to the gearbox when we receive it? I didn't see this mentioned in the product description, so I wanted to be sure.

Many thanks and much success on this new venture!

Ricky Q. 07-12-2012 16:06

Re: VEX Robotics Relaunches VEXpro Product Line with over 120 New & Improved Products
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by timytamy (Post 1199504)
Curious about what kind of lead time/cut off you will have for international orders. Will you be able to ship to Aus before kickoff? If so when is the cut off date.

We will be able to ship items before kickoff, but please keep in mind the extended shipping times for international orders.

Shoot me a PM or contact our sales team directly and we can work with you.

Best,
Ricky

PAR_WIG1350 07-12-2012 16:24

Re: VEX Robotics Relaunches VEXpro Product Line with over 120 New & Improved Products
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by scottandme (Post 1199434)
Current draw would be right under 40A at stall in low gear, which is ideal. Would have been near perfect for the 2012 game.

Current draw at stall does not change based on the gearbox. That means the stall current is 133 Amps per CIM at 12 volts.

=Martin=Taylor= 07-12-2012 17:57

Re: VEX Robotics Relaunches VEXpro Product Line with over 120 New & Improved Products
 
About the VersaWheels:

Quote:

Custom "W" tread pattern is specially designed to maximize traction on FRC carpet.
I'm interested to hear more about the reasoning and research behind this.

There has been a lot of talk on these forums about the interaction between tread shape and the carpet.

Given the weight and cost, I would love to use these.

Andrew Lawrence 07-12-2012 20:24

Re: VEX Robotics Relaunches VEXpro Product Line with over 120 New & Improved Products
 
I'm having problems with the .STEP file for the VersaWheel. It opens fine, except I keep getting the error telling me to 'check entities'. I'm using Solidworks 2013 on Windows 7 (run via Bootcamp on a Macbook). Everything else worked perfectly except the wheel. Is anyone else having this problem? If someone has successfully converted the .STEP file to a .sldprt file, I'd like to see if I can open that without error, since I haven't gotten far enough to the point where I can save as a .sldprt file.

Thanks!

O'Sancheski 07-12-2012 20:37

Re: VEX Robotics Relaunches VEXpro Product Line with over 120 New & Improved Products
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperNerd256 (Post 1199698)
I'm having problems with the .STEP file for the VersaWheel. It opens fine, except I keep getting the error telling me to 'check entities'. I'm using Solidworks 2013 on Windows 7 (run via Bootcamp on a Macbook). Everything else worked perfectly except the wheel. Is anyone else having this problem? If someone has successfully converted the .STEP file to a .sldprt file, I'd like to see if I can open that without error, since I haven't gotten far enough to the point where I can save as a .sldprt file.

Thanks!

When I downloaded the .step file it came with a separate folder labeled MAC OSX. I don't have a Mac so I couldn't tell you if that would solve the issue.


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