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Re: Right Angle Adapter for VersaPlanetary Gearbox

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Originally Posted by s_forbes (Post 1572485)

Awesome! I'll have to remember that these right angle adapters exist, nice little product.

Instead of broaching, I wonder if using a socket adapter for a drill (like this) and a 1/2" socket would be more feasible for most teams.

Should always read all the way to the end. :)

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You can use this same Dewalt adapter in many other robotics applications.



These are some of the many things we have done:



1. Use a standard 1/2" socket adapter and a bronze bushing to create a 90 degree drive to 1/2" hex.



2. Broach a 1/4" bore XL timing pulley and provide bearing support on both sides of adapter for a compact belt drive solution.



3. Create a small hex-hex plug to adapt standard VexPro Hex-core Sprockets and Gears.



All sorts of other things are also now possible:



The 1/4" hex drive is a universal interface in power tool interfaces. Pivot drives, flex shafts and all sorts of other adapters are now available to use once you have a Versaplanetary gearbox which accepts a 1/4" hex drive.



Good Luck in all your robotic creations!

Re: Right Angle Adapter for VersaPlanetary Gearbox

Very cool! We may want to use this at some point in other applications.

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Originally Posted by s_forbes (Post 1572485)

Definitely might be a good option.

Re: Right Angle Adapter for VersaPlanetary Gearbox

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Originally Posted by tr6scott (Post 1572496)

Should always read all the way to the end. :)

Looks like that's referring more towards the output of the gearbox, but I guess it's all the same kind of interface. I think it would be useful on the Versaplanetary side as well.

You could use McMaster parts 52735a21 and 5543A29 (totaling just under $8) to adapt the Versaplanetary to the DeWalt gearbox with no machining at all.

Re: Right Angle Adapter for VersaPlanetary Gearbox

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Originally Posted by s_forbes (Post 1572560)

Or just a single piece nut driver