VEX Robotics Relaunches VEXpro Product Line with over 120 New & Improved Products

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by JVN

While the traction wheels are designed to use their own tires (which, I think lots of people will be VERY happy with once they have the opportunity to play with them) you can easily attach traditional roughtop or wedgetop treads.

The method I used:
1. Assemble the wheel.
2. Cut the tread to length.
3. Hold the tread in place with a few zip ties or a belt.
4. Drill holes through the ends of the tread through the wheel rim using a small pilot bit.
5. Fasten the tread to the wheel using rivets, or self-tapping plastic screws.
6. Remove the zip-ties.

I am experimenting with some self-tapping screws that work REALLY well. While I would personally use the VEXpro traction tires, we will make sure there will be good options available for those who want to use their own tread.

-John

The tires are very exciting to me, I can't wait for the results of your traction tests!

[billbo911]

Originally Posted by JVN

While the traction wheels are designed to use their own tires (which, I think lots of people will be VERY happy with once they have the opportunity to play with them).......While I would personally use the VEXpro traction tires, we will make sure there will be good options available for those who want to use their own tread.

-John

OK, maybe I missed something, but where are the Traction Tires listed? I no longer see them on the VexPro site.

Whaaa happened?

[Joe G.]

Originally Posted by billbo911

OK, maybe I missed something, but where are the Traction Tires listed? I no longer see them on the VexPro site.

Whaaa happened?

The old style traction wheels appear to have been discontinued and replaced with these.

[Shu]

Originally Posted by JVN

While the traction wheels are designed to use their own tires (which, I think lots of people will be VERY happy with once they have the opportunity to play with them) you can easily attach traditional roughtop or wedgetop treads.

The method I used:
1. Assemble the wheel.
2. Cut the tread to length.
3. Hold the tread in place with a few zip ties or a belt.
4. Drill holes through the ends of the tread through the wheel rim using a small pilot bit.
5. Fasten the tread to the wheel using rivets, or self-tapping plastic screws.
6. Remove the zip-ties.

I am experimenting with some self-tapping screws that work REALLY well. While I would personally use the VEXpro traction tires, we will make sure there will be good options available for those who want to use their own tread.

-John

Can the Andy Mark alligator clips (am-0894) be used to attach the tread to the traction wheels?

http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-0894.htm

[Travis Covington]

I am experiencing some super slow page load times on the site. Is this a known issue or isolated to me? I sent an e-mail to Ricky as well, but figured I would post it here. I am getting 8+ second load and update times in my cart when I change quantities, or calculate shipping, etc. Something doesn't seem right.

[ksafin]

Hey, I have a quick inquiry about the Mecanum wheels..

I read on the description that they're optimized for the FRC carpet. This is good and all, but how do they fare on other surfaces, like concrete? We like to demo our robots in the courtyard of our school, which is concrete.

I'm just concerned that the rubber rollers may not fare too well, and I'd love to know before I put in my order.

Thanks!

[Gregor]

Any word on if 1/2" hex bearings will be back in stock?

[Paul Copioli]

The hex bearings have been in stock since last month. We have been shipping over 1,000 bearings per week.

[Akash Rastogi]

Originally Posted by Paul Copioli

The hex bearings have been in stock since last month. We have been shipping over 1,000 bearings per week.

Awesome. Thanks, Paul!

[Gregor]

Originally Posted by Paul Copioli

The hex bearings have been in stock since last month. We have been shipping over 1,000 bearings per week.

The Canadian website still lists them as out of stock. Are they not available from the Pickering location yet?http://www.vexrobotics.com/vexpro/sh.../bearings.html

[Michael Blake]

Originally Posted by Paul Copioli

The hex bearings have been in stock since last month. We have been shipping over 1,000 bearings per week.

Paul... NOT SURE why the interest in hex bearings at this time?

Did I miss something, should we be stocking-up pre-season? Are the supply problems from last season resolved?

THANKS!

--Michael Blake

[Ricky Q.]

Originally Posted by Gregor

The Canadian website still lists them as out of stock. Are they not available from the Pickering location yet?

We'll be getting some up to Canada this week and they'll move back In Stock once they arrive.

Originally Posted by Michael Blake

Paul... NOT SURE why the interest in hex bearings at this time?

Did I miss something, should we be stocking-up pre-season? Are the supply problems from last season resolved?

THANKS!

--Michael Blake

Issues with our bearings have been resolved. Not sure on the early interest, but feel free to order when you're ready!

Best,
Ricky

[Gregor]

Originally Posted by Ricky Q.

We'll be getting some up to Canada this week and they'll move back In Stock once they arrive.

1/2" Hex bearings are still out of stock from the Canadian store.

Any updates?

[Karthik]

Originally Posted by Gregor

1/2" Hex bearings are still out of stock from the Canadian store.

Any updates?

Check back tomorrow. We're reopening after the Christmas holiday, and should have everything ready to go!