Vex Robotics PRO VersaPlanetary Dual Input User manual

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VEXpro VersaPlanetary
Dual Input
Assembly Instructions
0114
BAG Motor Input Housing
Input Housing
17mm Unflanged
Bearing
RS-550 Motor Input Housing RS-775 Series
Motor Input Housing
Step 1:
Select the appropriate input housing for your motors. Then insert a 17mm unflanged bearing into the
housing as shown.

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VEXpro VersaPlanetary Dual Input
Step 2:
Mount each motor with the appropriate mounting screws.
Step 3:
Insert the appropriate clamping collar into the input coupler as shown. Take note of the orientation of the collar
(highlighted red). The “split” in the collar should align with the notch in the input coupler as shown.
BAG Motor, RS-775 Series
or RS-550 (2x)
Input Housing
Mounting Screw (4x)
Motor Screws
BAG Motor M4 x 10mm
RS-550 M3 x 8mm
RS-775 M4 x 10mm
BAG Motor Collar (1x)
RS-550 Motor Collar (1x)
RS-775 Series Motor Collar (1x)

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Step 4:
Slide the input coupler over the motor output shaft until gear cannot slide further. Take care to align the set screw
(highlighted green) with the clearance hole before tightening. Repeat for both motors.
Step 5:
Press the alignment pin into the Output Housing. Insert the 17mm unflanged bearing and (2X) 8-32 Nylock nuts as
shown.
Set Screw
Clearance Hole
Output Housing
17mm Unflanged
Bearing
8-32 Nylock
Nut (2x)
Alignment Pin
8-32 Nylock Nut (2x)
Alignment Pin

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Step 7:
Insert the output shaft. At this point, a liberal application of white lithium grease is required on all gears. Connect
the input and output housings using (2X) 8-32 x 3/4” screws and the (2X) 8/32 Nylock nuts inserted in Step 5. Use
of Loctite is not recommended with Nylock nuts.
8-32 x 3/4” Screw (2x)
Output Shaft
10-32 Screws (2x)
User Selected
VersaPlanetary
(not included)
Note: The Dual Input replaces the input slice of the VersaPlanetary. Use of Loctite is recommended with all
screws. Ensure your VersaPlanetary spins freely before installation.
VEXpro VersaPlanetary Gearboxes are not designed for use without grease. Users should add a coating of
white lithium grease on all gears before use.
Step 6:
Assemble and attach the user selected VersaPlanetary (not included) using (2x) 10-32 screws of a length appropriate
for your VersaPlanetary.
Number of Stages Screw
Output Only 10-32 x 3/8”
1 10-32 x 7/8”
2 10-32 x 1-3/8”
3 10-32 x 1-7/8”