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.
While the NEO Vortex Solo Adapter allows you to use the motor independently, it may not fully support certain advanced functionalities of the NEO Vortex Brushless Motor.
Specifications
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The following items are included with each NEO Vortex Solo Adapter
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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
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.
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.
The mounting face of the NEO Vortex Solo Adapter features six #10-32 threaded mounting holes on a 2 in bolt circle. Each hole has an absolute maximum depth of 0.25 in.
Similar to the SPARK Flex, the NEO Vortex Solo Adapter has depth gauges laser-etched into body to make it easy to check that the chosen screw length will not violate the maximum depth.
Just like you would with a SPARK Flex, simply check the screw length against the intended stack-up of structure and motor controller, and verify that it does not violate the maximum depth.
6-Pin JST Cable
1
4 - M3 x 25 mm Socket Head Screws (included with SPARK Flex)
2.5 mm Hex Key
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).
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
REV-21-2828
NEO Vortex Solo Adapter
1
REV-21-3204-PK4
M3 x 25mm Socket Head Screw - 4 Pack
Kit Contents
Docking a NEO Vortex Solo Adapter
Docking Materials
Docking Procedure
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.
Undocking Procedure
Mounting Holes
DO NOT exceed the maximum mounting screw depth of 0.25 in when mounting the NEO Vortex Solo Adapter. Doing so will result in permanent damage to the Solo Adapter and will void the warranty.
Docking a NEO Vortex to a SPARK Flex/NEO VortexSolo Adapter
NEO Vortex Solo Adapter Mounting Screw Depth Gauge
Checking Screw Length with the Mounting Screw Depth Gauge
