Channel Drivetrain

This section outlines the steps required to build a six-wheel, channel-based, differential drivetrain. This design is a good starting point. However, modification maybe required to address the specific needs of the robot being designed. This design is flexible, allowing for different wheel types depending on the overall requirements of the drive train.

The assembly of this drivetrain is broken into a few sections. This allows for a team of people to work on different tasks to complete the build quicker. Each section begins with what parts and the quantity of parts needed to complete the steps in that section. A list of required materials for all sections is listed below.

Video Build Guide

Kit Options

The Channel Drivetrain is built out of the following kits:

FTC Starter Kit V3 Base

Part Number

Description

QTY.

FTC Starter Kit V3

1

FTC Starter Kit V2 Base

Part Number

Description

QTY.

FTC Starter Kit V2

1

V2 To V3 Update Bundle

1

Full Bill of Materials

PART NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

QTY.

45MM X 15MM C CHANNEL - 408MM

4

45MM X 15MM C CHANNEL - 248MM

1

U CHANNEL ENDCAP

4

15MM EXTRUSION - 420MM

2

5MM X 90MM HEX SHAFT

6

3MM SPACER

12

15MM SPACER

2

THROUGH BORE BEARING - SHORT

14

THROUGH BORE BEARING - LONG

4

10 TOOTH #25 SPROCKET

8

#25 ROLLER CHAIN - 10 FT

1

M3 STANDOFF - 40MM

8

TENSIONING BUSHING - 39MM

8

SHAFT COLLAR

12

ULTRAPLANETARY GEARBOX KIT & HD HEX MOTOR

2

ULTRAPLANETARY OUTSIDE MOUNTING BRACKET

2

15MM PLASTIC 90 DEGREE BRACKET

12

90MM GRIP WHEEL

4

90MM OMNI WHEEL

2

M3 X 8MM HEX CAP SCREWS - 100 PACK

1

M3 NYLOC NUTS - 100 PACK

1

Single Sprocket Shaft AssemblyDouble Sprocket Shaft AssemblyDrive Shaft AssemblyUltraPlanetary Gearbox AssemblyMaking the Chain LinksDrive Rail AssemblyFinal Assembly

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