Robotc VEX SWERVEBOT Instruction Manual

Swervebot 1.1 • 1
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SWERVEBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS
SWERVEBOT BUILDING
INSTRUCTIONS
USING THE
VEX CORTEX

Swervebot 1.1 • 2
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SWERVEBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS
1Collect parts and tools from the lists below:
Materials Quantity
Screw, 8-32 x 1/4” Long 13
Screw, 8-32 x 1/2” Long 5
Screw, 8-32 x 3/8” Long 21
Screw, 8-32 x 3/4” Long 2
Motor Screw, Short [1/4”] 4
Nut, 8-32 Keps 25
Shaft, 3” long 2
Shaft, 2” long 2
Shaft Collar 8
Shaft Spacer Thin (4.6mm) 9
Shaft Spacer Thick (8mm) 1
Bearing, Flat 7
Bearing Pop Rivets 6
Standoff, 2” Long 2
Standoff, 1” Long 2
Standoff, .5” Long 6
Gear, 36 tooth 1
Chassis Rail, 16 hole 2
Chassis Bumper, 15 hole 2
Plate, 5 x 15 hole 1
Small Low Friction VEX Wheel 2
Small Omni Wheel* 1
VEX Cortex Microcontroller* 1
LCD Display* 1
VEX 2-Wire Motor 269 2
Motor Controller 29 2
Optical Shaft Encoder* 2
Ultrasonic Rangender* 1
Potentiometer* 1
Bumper Sensor* 2
Line Tracking Sensor* 3
Yaw Rate Gyro* 1
9V Battery* 1
Backup Battery Holder* 1
3-Wire Extension Cable* 1
Serial Y-Cable* 1
Tools Quantity
Zip Tie, 4” Long 4
Rubber Bands 2
Allen Wrench 3/32” 1
Allen Wrench 5/64” 1
Open End Wrench 1/4” 1
Pliers* 1
Hacksaw* 1
* Not included in Protobot Robot Kit

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Modications
2
x1
A
B
CAUTION - Bending VEX Metal
The following step involves permanent alterations to the materials in the VEX Kit. Make sure you have permission
before continuing.
ALL APPLICABLE SAFETY PROCEDURES MUST BE OBSERVED WHILE PERFORMING THIS STEP. IF YOU ARE
UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO USE THE TOOLS OR PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE SAFELY, DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS
STEP ALONE. SEEK QUALIFIED ASSISTANCE BEFORE PROCEEDING.

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Modications (continued)
2
x2
A
B
CAUTION - Cutting Tools
The following step involves cutting tools and permanent alterations to the materials in the VEX Kit. Make sure you
have permission before continuing.
ALL APPLICABLE SAFETY PROCEDURES MUST BE OBSERVED WHILE PERFORMING THIS STEP. IF YOU ARE
UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO USE THE TOOLS OR PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE SAFELY, DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS
STEP ALONE. SEEK QUALIFIED ASSISTANCE BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Perform this step 2x

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x1
A
B
CAUTION - Cutting Tools
The following step involves cutting tools and permanent alterations to the materials in the VEX Kit. Make sure you
have permission before continuing.
ALL APPLICABLE SAFETY PROCEDURES MUST BE OBSERVED WHILE PERFORMING THIS STEP. IF YOU ARE
UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO USE THE TOOLS OR PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE SAFELY, DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS
STEP ALONE. SEEK QUALIFIED ASSISTANCE BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Modications (continued)
2

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A
B
CAUTION - Cutting Tools
The following step involves cutting tools and permanent alterations to the materials in the VEX Kit. Make sure you
have permission before continuing.
ALL APPLICABLE SAFETY PROCEDURES MUST BE OBSERVED WHILE PERFORMING THIS STEP. IF YOU ARE
UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO USE THE TOOLS OR PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE SAFELY, DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS
STEP ALONE. SEEK QUALIFIED ASSISTANCE BEFORE PROCEEDING.
x1
Modications (continued)
2

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Base Frame Construction
3
x1 x2x2
1/4” 1/2”
x1

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Base Frame Construction (continued)
3
x2
1/4”
1”
x2

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4Drivetrain Assembly
x4 x4 x2x2
1/4” 6-32

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4Drivetrain Assembly (continued)
Building Tip - Using Shaft Collars
3”
x2x2