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.

Channel Drivetrain Resources
Channel Drivetrain CAD - Onshape
Channel Drivetrain CAD - STEP

Video Build Guide

Kit Options

The Channel Drivetrain is built out of the following kits:

FTC Starter Kit V3 Base

Part Number	Description	QTY.
REV-45-1883	FTC Starter Kit V3	1

FTC Starter Kit V2 Base

Part Number	Description	QTY.
REV-45-1270	FTC Starter Kit V2	1
REV-45-1884	V2 To V3 Update Bundle	1

Full Bill of Materials

PART NUMBER	DESCRIPTION	QTY.
REV-41-1762	45MM X 15MM C CHANNEL - 408MM	4
REV-41-1767	45MM X 15MM C CHANNEL - 248MM	1
REV-41-1687	U CHANNEL ENDCAP	4
REV-41-1432	15MM EXTRUSION - 420MM	2
REV-41-1348	5MM X 90MM HEX SHAFT	6
REV-41-1324	3MM SPACER	12
REV-41-1323	15MM SPACER	2
REV-41-1326	THROUGH BORE BEARING - SHORT	14
REV-41-1329	THROUGH BORE BEARING - LONG	4
REV-41-1338	10 TOOTH #25 SPROCKET	8
REV-41-1365	#25 ROLLER CHAIN - 10 FT	1
REV-41-1492	M3 STANDOFF - 40MM	8
REV-41-1702	TENSIONING BUSHING - 39MM	8
REV-41-1327	SHAFT COLLAR	12
REV-41-1600	ULTRAPLANETARY GEARBOX KIT & HD HEX MOTOR	2
REV-41-1621	ULTRAPLANETARY OUTSIDE MOUNTING BRACKET	2
REV-41-1305	15MM PLASTIC 90 DEGREE BRACKET	12
REV-41-1267	90MM GRIP WHEEL	4
REV-41-1190	90MM OMNI WHEEL	2
REV-41-1359	M3 X 8MM HEX CAP SCREWS - 100 PACK	1
REV-41-1361	M3 NYLOC NUTS - 100 PACK	1

Sub-Assembly Links

Single Sprocket Shaft Assembly

Double Sprocket Shaft Assembly

Drive Shaft Assembly

UltraPlanetary Gearbox Assembly

Making the Chain Links

Drive Rail Assembly

Final Assembly