When docked with a SPARK Flex the NEO Vortex's phase and sensor connections are kept securely together. This eliminates intermediate wiring that can fail if not secured properly.

Docking Materials

Docking the NEO Vortex with the SPARK Flex is simple and only requires the following materials and tools:

• NEO Vortex Brushless Motor

• SPARK Flex Motor Controller

• Docking Hardware

  • 4 - M3 x 25 mm Socket Head Screws (included with SPARK Flex)

• 2.5 mm Hex Key

Docking Procedure

Follow these steps to ensure a secure and proper docking:

1. Ensure that power is disconnected from the SPARK Flex.

2. Align the motor phase bullets between the NEO Vortex and SPARK Flex.

3. Allowing the bullets to guide the two together, press the NEO Vortex and SPARK Flex together until their bodies meet. There may be a small gap between the motor and the controller opposite the bullets. This is normal.

4. Insert the included docking screws into the counterbored Docking Screw Clearance Holes on the SPARK Flex.

5. 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 SPARK Flex. If you have a torque wrench, the ideal torque is 11.5 ±0.9 in-lb (1.3 ±0.1 Nm).

Undocking Procedure

Follow these steps to undock the NEO Vortex and SPARK Flex:

1. Ensure that power is disconnected from the SPARK Flex.

2. Completely remove the four docking screws from the assembly.

3. Gently pull the NEO Vortex and SPARK Flex apart until the bullets release. Try to maintain their relative orientation to each other while pulling them apart.

Shaft Installation Materials

Installing a Vortex Shaft is simple and requires the following materials and tools:

• NEO Vortex (docked or undocked)

• Desired Vortex Shaft

• #10-32 Shaft End Screw

• 5/32 in Hex Key

Shaft Installation Procedure

Follow these steps to ensure a secure shaft installation:

1. Insert the shank of the desired shaft into the Vortex Spindle from the front mounting face of the motor.

2. While inserting, you may need to rotate the shaft or rotor slightly to align the hexagonal portion of the shank with the hexagonal bore of the spindle.

3. Once the shaft is fully inserted, install the Shaft End Screw through the back side of the spindle and thread into the shank.

4. Tighten the Shaft End Screw with the 5/32 in hex key to draw the taper into a locked and centered position. If you have a torque wrench, the ideal torque is 25 ±5 in-lb (2.8 ±0.6 Nm).

Shaft Removal Procedure

1. Remove the Shaft End Screw with the 5/32 in hex key.

2. Remove the Vortex Shaft from the motor.

NEO Vortex Overview

The NEO Vortex Brushless Motor (REV-21-1652) is a high-power, high-performance, and high-resolution sensored brushless motor from REV Robotics. It features a dockable controller interface that can be mounted directly to the SPARK Flex Motor Controller (REV-11-2159) or a NEO Vortex Solo Adapter (REV-11-2828) allowing control from any brushless motor controller, like the SPARK MAX. Its through-bore rotor is the heart of its unique interchangeable shaft system, facilitating easy integration with various robot mechanisms.

Features

• High-resolution encoder

• Integrated motor parameter and calibration memory

• Through-hex bore with taper for numerous quick-change shafts

• No motor wires - reliable and robust docking connections for motor phases and sensor

• Dual sensor, direct contact winding temperature sensing

• 560KV (RPM per volt)

• 640 Watts (375 @ 40A)

• #10-32 threaded holes on a 2in bolt circle

• The motor and motor controller's silhouette fits behind a standard 2in rectangular tube

• 1/2in hex through-bore rotor compatible with any length hex shaft or application-specific Vortex Shafts:

  • 8mm keyed

  • Falcon compatible spline

  • MAXSwerve with integrated key

  • 7-tooth 20DP gear

  • MAXPlanetary input

  • Others to be announced

NEO Vortex Anatomy

Motor Specifications

Mechanical Specifications

NEO Vortex Motor Curve

NEO Vortex Shaft Features

Vortex shafts feature a 1/2 in hex section for transferring torque, and a locating taper section for effortless self-centering. When the shaft is secured with a #10-32 Shaft End Screw, the taper keeps your shaft perfectly centered as it's drawn in and locked into place within the NEO Vortex Spindle.

NEO Vortex Shaft Anatomy

NEO Vortex Shaft Options

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.

Specifications

The following items are included with each NEO Vortex Solo Adapter

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:

1. Ensure that power is disconnected from the NEO Vortex Solo Adapter.

2. Align the motor phase bullets between the NEO Vortex and NEO Vortex Solo Adapter.

3. 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:

1. Ensure that power is disconnected from the NEO Vortex Solo Adapter.

2. Completely remove the four docking screws from the assembly.

3. 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.