VEXpro 2016

[Knufire]

Originally Posted by timytamy

Has anyone heard of the "Hero Gadgeteer"?

Page 18 of http://content.vexrobotics.com/vexpr...User-Guide.pdf shows the encoder being connected to this.

It looks like some sort of CAN enabled IO board or controller, designed to interface with TalonSRX style IO connectors.

http://www.ctr-electronics.com/control-system/hro.html

[Chris is me]

Originally Posted by asid61

Of all of the new products, the one I most can't wait for is the 775pro! I want to check out the plastic versaframe too, but I want to see some specs on it, particularly when compared to 0.040" or 0.0625" aluminum box tubing.

I expect that it will behave similarly to polycarbonate 1x1 tubing teams used in 2014 - fairly strong, somewhat flexible, great for applications outside the frame perimeter. I'm glad that there's finally a great source for this stuff!

Great products all around from Vexpro this year, very excited to see what teams can do with the new 775, drop modules, etc.

[Michael Hill]

I love all the motor data.

I also would REALLY like to see the data on the BB RS-550. After using them in our elevator last year, I feel like the published specs weren't quite...right.

[jman4747]

I think there is a typo on the 775pro page. It says the shaft size is 5mm (.0157in) 5mm is roughly 0.196 inches. The drawing has it right.

[Aren Siekmeier]

Will it be possible to purchase the Versaplanetary encoder housing separately from the encoder? We'll be getting some encoders to play with in other applications as well, wondering if we can later assemble them into VP housings without buying the whole kit.

(Looks like from the manuals the encoder is not modified to fit the VP, correct me if I'm wrong.)

[R.C.]

Originally Posted by jman4747

I think there is a typo on the 775pro page. It says the shaft size is 5mm (.0157in) 5mm is roughly 0.196 inches. The drawing has it right.

That is correct, the shaft is 5mm @ .196 ish and not 4mm @ .157.

[JVN]

Originally Posted by Michael Hill

I love all the motor data.

I also would REALLY like to see the data on the BB RS-550. After using them in our elevator last year, I feel like the published specs weren't quite...right.

This is a common request, but unfortunately when we went to purchase BB550's for testing, they were unavailable.

[Jay O'Donnell]

Originally Posted by JVN

This is a common request, but unfortunately when we went to purchase BB550's for testing, they were unavailable.

I'm sure you could find some unused ones from teams that are willing to part with them.

[Grant Cox]

Originally Posted by jman4747

I think there is a typo on the 775pro page. It says the shaft size is 5mm (.0157in) 5mm is roughly 0.196 inches. The drawing has it right.

Oops! This has been fixed, thanks for pointing it out.

[JVN]

Originally Posted by Jay O'Donnell

I'm sure you could find some unused ones from teams that are willing to part with them.

Sure thing, any team with (8) or more unused BB550 motors should email prosupport@vex.com

We're happy to test them.

[Nuttyman54]

Great stuff as usual!

Any chance the brackets from the VersaDrop kit will be available for individual purchase? Specifically the piston mount bracket would be super handy for general piston mounting, but I'm not going to buy a kit if I'm only using that.

[jeremylee]

VersaDrop is perfect for h-drive.

[Caleb Sykes]

Really excited for the versaplanetary encoder stage. We will certainly be getting a few of those along with more gearboxes.

[Ginger Power]

Originally Posted by jeremylee

VersaDrop is perfect for h-drive.

Yes it is. VersaDrop makes it so much easier to build a nonadrive, or as I like to call it, butterslide drive. My favorite part about the VersaDrop is that because it's COTS, you can bring extra modules with to competition without them counting against your withholding allowance.

[Tottanka]

Any idea on when the new items should be available for order?