VEXpro 2017

[DRow]

Announcing the VersaPlanetary v2! This updated design 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

[AdamHeard]

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

Are there any other new products this year?

[cad321]

And to think I just bought the now v1 versa planetaries last week. Oh well. Time to stock up on new parts again. Very nice tweaks to the already great product line.

[Brandon Holley]

Solid improvements! Nice job Vex team.

-Brando

[sportzkrazzy]

Why did they get rid of the headphone jack though? =p

[Nuttyman54]

Good Stuff!

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

[Jon Jack]

Originally Posted by Nuttyman54

Good Stuff!

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

Correct, the load ratings are the same as the VersaPlanetary v1.

Originally Posted by saikiranra

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?

Yes, the integrated encoder is compatible with the VersaPlanetary v2

Originally Posted by Munchskull

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.

Yes, output shafts are interchangeable between v1 and v2.

Originally Posted by Rob Stehlik

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.

Only the base kits were changed in VersaPlanetary v2.

[Jon Stratis]

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!

[saikiranra]

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?

[cad321]

Originally Posted by saikiranra

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?

They say that the stages are interchangeable between the two revisions. Because the versa encoder is a stage and not an input/output block, I would assume we can still use them in the v2.

[Karthik]

Originally Posted by Jon Stratis

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!

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.

[bdaroz]

Originally Posted by Karthik

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.

Thanks Karthik,

One note - Pg 9 of the user's guide has everything called a "CIM Motor Output Shaft" in the tables, despite the different header names. (Copy-and-paste fail )

[Lil' Lavery]

Do you anticipate getting any dual-motor input adapters into stock for the v2 prior to the start of build season?

[Lil' Lavery]

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

[Andrew_L]

Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery

Particularly looking at the WCP gearboxes.

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.