Originally Posted by DRow (Post 1617406)

Announcing the VersaPlanetary v2! This updated design is now held together with screws that install on the "back" (motor side) of the housing. The VersaPlanetary v2 assembly is now held together with screws that install on the "back" (motor side) of the housing. This means that the gearbox can be disassembled to change gearsets without removing the gearbox output from the robot. Bosses have been added to the sides of the gearbox so when it is side-mounted you can "crank down" on the mounting screws without accidentally misaligning a ring-gear stage.

Note: The v1 & v2 input and output blocks cannot be mixed and matched - A v2 input block must be used with a v2 output block. Ring gears and gear kits are compatible between v1 & v2

In addition, base VersaPlanetary kits now include an optional pilot ring that will allow users to pilot the VersaPlanetary on a 0.75" hole, instead of relying on screw clearances to locate the gearbox. The plastic motor mounting plates now pilot on the input block.

The VersaPlanetary v2 is in stock now! Be sure to order yours now to prepare for the upcoming season. Check out this link for more information: http://www.vexrobotics.com/vexpro/mo...planetary.html

Originally Posted by saikiranra (Post 1617418)

It is mentioned that old and new blocks can't be mixed, but is it safe to assume we can use the old versa encoder with this?

Originally Posted by AdamHeard (Post 1617408)

These look like some nice tweaks to make the Versaplanets even better.

Are there any other new products this year?

Originally Posted by Jon Stratis (Post 1617416)

How do the new mounting screws work with the larger motors? Different mounting plates to account for bolt access? I'm sure you guys figured it out, but it would be nice to see some pictures of the access with each of the different compatible motors attached!

Originally Posted by Karthik (Post 1617422)

Hi Jon,

I think you'll find what you're looking for in these two documents, including some handy charts to let you know exactly which screws are needed with each motor and stage combination.

VersaPlanetary v2 User Guide
VersaPlanetary v2 Screw Guide

These documents and more can be found on the VersaPlanetary product page in the "Docs & Downloads" section.

Originally Posted by Karthik (Post 1617422)

Hi Jon,

I think you'll find what you're looking for in these two documents, including some handy charts to let you know exactly which screws are needed with each motor and stage combination.

VersaPlanetary v2 User Guide
VersaPlanetary v2 Screw Guide

These documents and more can be found on the VersaPlanetary product page in the "Docs & Downloads" section.

Originally Posted by Munchskull (Post 1617428)

Echoing what everyone has said, looks like very solid changes to an amazing product. My one question is, weather or not shafts will be inter changeable between the two.

Originally Posted by DRow (Post 1617406)

Note: The v1 & v2 input and output blocks cannot be mixed and matched - A v2 input block must be used with a v2 output block. Ring gears and gear kits are compatible between v1 & v2

Originally Posted by Rob Stehlik (Post 1617435)

Did you fix the issue with the pins coming out of the carrier plates? This is a problem on the 7:1, 9:1, and 10:1 stages. We fought this all last season, and even tried epoxy and welding with mixed results.

Originally Posted by Nuttyman54 (Post 1617415)

Good Stuff!

Am I correct that the changes are all maintenance and assembly related and the are no changes to load ratings, etc?

Originally Posted by saikiranra (Post 1617418)

It is mentioned that old and new blocks can't be mixed, but is it safe to assume we can use the old versa encoder with this?

Originally Posted by Munchskull (Post 1617428)

Echoing what everyone has said, looks like very solid changes to an amazing product. My one question is, weather or not shafts will be inter changeable between the two.

Originally Posted by Rob Stehlik (Post 1617435)

Did you fix the issue with the pins coming out of the carrier plates? This is a problem on the 7:1, 9:1, and 10:1 stages. We fought this all last season, and even tried epoxy and welding with mixed results.

Originally Posted by frcguy (Post 1617429)

I think that's what you're looking for.

Originally Posted by Mike Schreiber (Post 1617443)

I think you're getting the block and the shaft mixed up. A lot of people don't do it, but the shaft can be removed from the output block via snap ring. This allows you to modify and reinstall.

Originally Posted by frcguy (Post 1617445)

Yep. It had crossed my mind that he might have been referring to the shaft specifically but I assumed he was talking about the block assembly as most people don't mess with changing the output shaft - as you said.

Originally Posted by Munchskull (Post 1617516)

Nope I was talking about the shaft.

Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery (Post 1617707)

Particularly looking at the WCP gearboxes.

Originally Posted by Andrew_L (Post 1617748)

Give it a couple of weeks - I believe RC mentioned something about stock coming in within the next two to three weeks in another thread.

Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery (Post 1617753)

We're running out of a "couple of weeks" to give.

Originally Posted by Andrew_L (Post 1617828)

What's your deadline? I don't have any inside info, but from previous years most of the suppliers have their stock ready by early to mid December.

Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery (Post 1617707)

Any dates as to when the VexPro line-up will be fully restocked? Particularly looking at the WCP gearboxes.

Originally Posted by AdamHeard (Post 1617408)

Are there any other new products this year?