VEX Robotics Parts Identification - Weebly

1 -structuresystemAn "L" shaped structure part used to form the"skeleton" of the -motionsubsystemA long, rigid piece through the rotational centerof an object (like a gear or wheel). Square barsare usually used as axles in the VEX pack that provides volts of electricityfor the power system at 2000 pack that provides volts of electricityfor the power system a 3000 (flat)- motionsubsystemA commonly used type of bearing in the VEXsystem. This bearing has three holes in a axle is passed through the center holewhich allows it to spin (pillowblock) -structuresubsystemA piece that is used to hold a moving piece(such as an axle) in place relative to the rest ofthe pop-rivet -structuresystemA plastic fashtener system consisting of twoparts and used to hold the VEX bearing Flatpart in place on the structure -sensorsubsystemA high-durability sensor designed to detectphysical contact . This is a digital Robotics Parts IdentificationStudy online at -motionsubsystemA free-swiveling wheel mounted on a robot toprovide stability while producing a minimum -structuresystemA structure system beam used to form the"skeleton" of the andsprocket -motionsubsystemOptional Parts to provide a chain drive in themotion system of the rail- structuresystemA structure system beam used to form the"skeleton" of the -structuresubsystem,motionsubsystemA vehicle's basic structural frame, plus itslocomotion -motionsubsystemA detachable piece normally mounted to theVEX motors that protects them from shock -structuresubsystemA type of spacer that can be set to remainstationary at any given point along an train -motionsystemAll the Parts involved in the primary locomotionsystem of a robot, including the motors, gears,axles, and -structuresubsystemScrews, nuts.

2 And washers in various diametersand lengths for connecting structure andattachment Parts to the -structuresubsystemA general term for pieces (such as screws) whoseprimary purpose is to hold two or morecomponents -structuresystemA flexible structure part used to form the"skeleton" of the robot or -motionsubsystemSpinning discs with teeth that prevent them fromslipping past each other. Gears are frequentlyused to transfer rotational motion from one pieceto another, and to provide mechanicaladvantage while doing train- motionsubsystemA group of gears that turn together to transmitmotion from one point to another on the robot,often providing mechanical advantage along (claw kit) -An attachment designed to pick up or hold anobject, often by "gripping" it with -structuresubsystemA piece used to strengthen an angled LwrenchAn L-shaped tool used to work with gear -motionsubsystemA gear in the gear train that is neither the drivennot the driving gear, and does not share an axlewith another gear in the -controlsubsystem,logicsubsystemA metal wire contained in a plastic housing thatcan be placed (and removed) by hand tocomplete (make)

3 An electrical Nut -structuresubsystemA standard nut that includes a toothed "crown"designed to bite into a mounting surface andprevent the nut from -structuresystemOne of six "simple machines" that provides amechanical advantage. There are three mainclasses of levers with subtle differences, but ingeneral, they are long pieces that rotate aroundany point on their switchsensor - sensorsubsystemA small contact -sensitive sensor that ismost often used for internal regulation ofmovement. This is a digital up batteryholder - powersubsystemBattery holder for a 9 volt battery thatsupplies back up power to holder -power subsystemThe battery container for themicrocontroller. The battery holdercontains the 8 NiCd AA batteriesrequired to operate the logicsubsystemThe "brain" of the robot. Themicrocontroller contains the robot'sprogram and processes all signals receivedfrom both human operators and on boardsensor systems. It also manages powerallocation on board the robot and directlycontrols the -motionsubsystemElectrical connection between the motorand the microcontroller providing control ofthe direction in which the motor -motionsubsystemElectrical part that is connected between themotor and the microcontroller and providescontrol over the motors (electric) 2-wire - motionsubsystemAn electromechanical device that converts electricalenergy into kinetic (physical) energy on Parts storage container used to keep robot partsseparated and ready for structure- structuresystemA flat structural part used to provide a mountingsurface for other robot sensorsubsystemAn analog sensor which measures angular that can be discharged and recharged forcontinued , hex -structuresubsystemA screw with a hexagon-shaped hole in thehead, allowing the screw to be tightened orloosened with a hex L (3-wire) -motionsubsystemAn electromechanical device that convertselectrical energy into kinetic (physical)

4 Energyon demand. The difference between astandard motor and a servomotor is the waythey respond to joystick -motionsubsystemA motor system part used in between the motorthe drive -powersystemA battery charge capable of charging all of theVEX battery -structuresubsystem,motionsubsystemPlast ic spacers which are designed to slide ontosquare bar axles between other Parts (orbetween Parts and rails) to keep them frommoving too close switch- sensorsubsystem"Single pole, single throw" switch that isactivated by a single contact (single pole) andchanges the state of a single output (singlethrow). The bumper switch sensor is an -structuresystemStructural Parts used to construct the chassis,levers, and sub trackkit -Optional Parts kit to provide tank track motion on -controlsubsystemA cable used to connect the Transmitter directly to -structuresubsystemA threaded piece that has threading on it or in it,which allows a screw to be fastened into kitTools used to assemble the robot, includes two allenwrenches and a (VEXnetJoystick) -controlsubsystemThe primary user interface device for thehuman operator of the robot.

5 The transmittergathers input from its two joysticks and fourbuttons, and transmits them via FM radio waveto the RF receiver mounted on the -powersubsystemA very low-power charger that is used to keepbatteries fully CortexBundleSystem -logicsystemThe complete logic and control system of theVEX Robot including the VEXnet Joystick, VEXnetMicrocontroller, and VEXnet USB adapter information to help the studentunderstand how the robot ProtobotRobotOne of two robots that can be built with theVEX Robot Starter bundle TumblerRobotOne of two robots that can be built with theVEX Robot Starter Bundle USBadapter key -logic systemThe VEXnet key providescommunication between the VEX CortexMicrocontroller and the VEXnet -motionsubsystemWheels of different diameters and tread typefor providing motion or a specific task on gear -motion subsystemAn optional gear part used to provideadvanced gear -A plastic tie for securing wires or otherparts to the robot.