Hi everyone,
My team recently bought the Neo 550 motors for the shooter, and we realized that the output shaft is thinner than we thought. We don’t know how to mount it to the versa planetary gearboxes. Is there a way to do it? If not which gearboxes did you guys use for it?
The mounting geometry and shaft diameter should match a normal 550 size motor and allow you to follow this motor mounting guide under docs and downloads here:
Is there anything from Andy Mark that can use the 550 geometry?
The 57 sport gearboxes from AndyMark come with everything you need also. https://www.andymark.com/products/57-sport-options
On the REV side, the UltraPlanetary is also a good option http://www.revrobotics.com/rev-41-1600/
Greg, I’ve seen several images and posts about using an Ultra with these. How heavily have you guys tested that setup? Aren’t the Ultras designed for lighter use than FRC?
We’ve done some testing with a NEO 550 through a 10:1 VP in the last week, the gearbox has worked great so far.
-Mike
Same here. The NEO 550s being compatible with our existing VP hardware from the get go is awesome.
Sidenote: these motors are adorable!
While the UltraPlanetary is designed for use in FTC we have done some load testing for the NEO 550 that will be published soon. The UltraPlanetary works with the NEO 550 in any single or two stage configuration.
quick note: with the wires coming out diagonally, I recommend thinking carefully about the assembly order. Took us three times to finally get it right (through our own faults)
Are there any plans to sell the UltraPlanerary gearboxes standalone? Having to buy it with a motor that isn’t legal for FRC and will likely get chucked in the recycle pile seems kind of wasteful.
You can buy all the individual components on the REV website.
If you are using 550’s you may want to manufacture a cage for them. Anything contacting them spinning at their max rpm would likely destroy them.
Added load rating testing data for the NEO 550 and the HD Hex Motor to the User’s Manual for the UltraPlanetary so this should help as you are weighing different options.
Nice. 30:1 I can work with! Add a 5:1 belt stage, and it makes a pretty tiny & cheap ($60 for motor and gearbox) steering package for a Swerve 
(not doing this for 2020 btw)
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