NEO Vortex Solo Adapter
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The NEO Vortex Solo Adapter (REV-11-2828), allows teams to seamlessly integrate the NEO Vortex Brushless Motor with a SPARK MAX. This adapter breaks out the motor sensor connector and phase wire connections for simple backward compatibility.
Phase Wire Gauge
12 AWG
Encoder Port Connector
JST PH 6-pin
Through Bore Diameter
16.5 mm (0.649 in)
Mounting Footprint Narrow Side Width
2 in
Mounting Footprint Rounded Side Diameter
60 mm
Mounting Holes
#10-32 on 2 in bolt circle
Mounting Hole Maximum Depth
0.25 in
Body Length (Not Docked)
28.2 mm
Docking Hardware
M3 SHCS x 25 mm
The following items are included with each NEO Vortex Solo Adapter
REV-21-2828
NEO Vortex Solo Adapter
1
REV-21-3204-PK4
M3 x 25mm Socket Head Screw - 4 Pack
1 Pack, 4 Screws
6-Pin JST Cable
1
When docked with a NEO Vortex Solo Adapter a NEO Vortex can be controlled with a SPARK MAX.
Docking the NEO Vortex with the SPARK Flex is simple and only requires the following materials and tools:
NEO Vortex Brushless Motor
NEO Vortex Solo Adapter
Docking Hardware
4 - M3 x 25 mm Socket Head Screws (included with SPARK Flex)
2.5 mm Hex Key
Follow these steps to ensure a secure and proper docking:
Ensure that power is disconnected from the NEO Vortex Solo Adapter.
Align the motor phase bullets between the NEO Vortex and NEO Vortex Solo Adapter.
Allowing the bullets to guide the two together, press the NEO Vortex and NEO Vortex Solo Adapter together until their bodies meet. There may be a small gap between the motor and the controller opposite the bullets. This is normal.
Insert the included docking screws into the counterbored Docking Screw Clearance Holes on the NEO Vortex Solo Adapter.
Using the 2.5 mm Hex Key, tighten the four screws evenly in a crisscross pattern until the screws are tight and secure. The screw heads should be sub-flush from the mounting face of she NEO Vortex Solo Adapter. If you have a torque wrench, the ideal torque is 11.5 ±0.9 in-lb (1.3 ±0.1 Nm).
DO NOT run the motor without the docking screws installed. These screws ensure a robust and secure electrical connection, and doing so may cause damage to the system.
Follow these steps to undock the NEO Vortex and NEO Vortex Solo Adapter:
Ensure that power is disconnected from the NEO Vortex Solo Adapter.
Completely remove the four docking screws from the assembly.
Gently pull the NEO Vortex and NEO Vortex Solo Adapter apart until the bullets release. Try to maintain their relative orientation to each other while pulling them apart.
