Mecanum Drivetrain Kit
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This section outlines the steps required to build a mecanum drivetrain using parts from the Mecanum Drivetrain Kit (REV-45-1877). The Mecanum Drivetrain Kit uses Belts and Pulleys rather than the standard Chain and Sprocket. For instructions on how to build a mecanum drivetrain with Chain and Sprocket instead checkout the Channel Drivetrain - Mecanum Upgrade.
This design is a good starting point. However, modification maybe required to address the specific needs of the robot being designed.
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.
Full Assembly CAD File - STEP Format
This drivetrain can be built out of the following kits:
Part Number
Description
QTY.
Mecanum Drivetrain Kit
1
Part Number
Description
QTY.
FTC Starter Kit V3
1
75mm Mecanum Wheel Set
1
UltraPlanetary Gearbox Kit & HD Hex Motors
2
24 tooth GT2 3mm Pitch Pulley
4
120 tooth GT2 3mm Pitch Belt
2
5mm Hex Bearing Block
8
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 75MM HEX SHAFT
2
5MM X 90MM HEX SHAFT
4
3MM SPACER
16
15MM SPACER
4
THROUGH BORE BEARING - SHORT
6
24 TOOTH GT2 3MM PITCH PULLEY
4
120 TOOTH GT2 3MM PITCH BELT
2
5MM HEX BEARING BLOCK
8
SHAFT COLLAR
10
ULTRAPLANETARY GEARBOX KIT & HD HEX MOTOR
4
ULTRAPLANETARY OUTSIDE MOUNTING BRACKET
4
15MM PLASTIC 90 DEGREE BRACKET
12
75MM MECANUM WHEEL SET
1
M3 X 8MM HEX CAP SCREWS - 100 PACK
2
M3 NYLOC NUTS - 100 PACK
1
This build also requires a number of tools.
Part Number
Description
2mm Allen Wrench
1.5mm Allen Wrench
5.5mm Combination Wrench
5.5mm Nut Driver
2.5mm Allen Wrench*
*The 2.5mm Allen Wrench is needed for final assembly of the UltraPlanetary Gearbox and not included in the Mecanum Drivetrain Kit
*