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Unread 06-12-2012, 15:24
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Re: VEX Robotics Relaunches VEXpro Product Line with over 120 New & Improved Products

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Originally Posted by Clinton Bolinger View Post
Vex,

After looking at the Ball Shifter STEP file, it looks like the output shaft can be easily exchanged with any custom length 1/2" Hex shaft. However, I can not tell how the 1/2" Hex Output Shaft is retained in the assembly.

Can you please explain how it is retained or what I am missing?

Thanks and I love the subtle features of the products.
-Clinton-

PS. Do the Gears have the sizes laser engraved on each part, similar to the Sprockets?
Hi Clinton,
1. The 1/2" Hex Output shaft is a press-fit into the larger part of the ball shaft (217-2790-003). It isn't "easily exchanged" for any other length of Hex, but this might be possible for more advanced users (I haven't personally tried it, so I don't want to be misrepresent how easy it is).

2. No, the gears do not have the sizes etched into them.

-John
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