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  • Structure
    • Introduction to Structure
      • 15mm Extrusion
      • 15mm x 30mm Extrusion
      • 15mm x 45mm C Channel
      • 45mm x 45mm U Channel
      • Flat Plate
      • Flat Beam
      • L Beam
    • Brackets
    • Corrugated Plastic Sheets
    • M3 Hardware
  • Motion
    • Introduction to Motion
      • Hex Shaft and Spacers
      • Bearings
    • Sprockets and Chain
      • Advanced Sprockets and Chain
      • Chain Tool
    • Timing Belts and Pulleys
    • Gears
      • Advanced Gears
    • Wheels
    • Linear Motion
    • Choosing an Actuator
    • Motors
      • HD Hex Motor
        • Pinion Pressing Guide
        • Pinion Removal Guide
      • Core Hex Motor
    • Servos
      • Smart Robot Servo
  • Building Techniques
    • Tips and Tricks for Building
    • Supporting Motion
    • Constraining Motion
    • Compatibility
  • Build Guides
  • Linear Motion Kit
    • Three Stage Cascading Lift
    • Three Stage Continuous Lift
  • Channel Drivetrain
    • Single Sprocket Shaft Assembly
    • Double Sprocket Shaft Assembly
    • Drive Shaft Assembly
    • UltraPlanetary Gearbox Assembly
    • Making the Chain Links
    • Drive Rail Assembly
    • Final Assembly
  • Channel Drivetrain - Mecanum Upgrade
    • 90mm Single Sprocket Shaft Assembly
    • 75mm Single Sprocket Shaft Assembly
    • Drive Shaft Assembly
    • UltraPlanetary Gearbox Assembly
    • Making the Chain Links
    • Drive Rail Assembly
    • Final Assembly
    • Mecanum Wheel Setup and Behaviour
  • Mecanum Drivetrain V2
    • UltraPlanetary Gearbox Assembly
    • Drive Rail Assembly
    • Final Assembly
    • Mecanum Wheel Setup and Behavior
    • Mecanum Drivetrain Example Code
  • Mecanum Drivetrain Kit
    • UltraPlanetary Gearbox Assembly
    • Drive Rail Assembly
    • Final Assembly
    • Mecanum Wheel Setup and Behavior
    • Mecanum Drivetrain Example Code
  • Extrusion Chain Drivetrain
    • Pre-Loading Brackets
    • Traction Wheel Assembly
    • Omni Wheel Assembly
    • UltraPlanetary Gearbox Assembly
    • Internal Chassis Frame Assembly
    • Making the Chain Links
    • Final Assembly
  • Extrusion Gear Drivetrain
    • Pre-Loading Brackets
    • Omni Wheel Assembly
    • Middle Grip Wheel Assembly
    • Front Grip Wheel Assembly
    • Gear Idler Assembly
    • UltraPlanetary Gearbox Assembly
    • Internal Chassis Frame Assembly
    • Final Assembly
  • Class Bot V2
    • Pre-Loading Brackets
    • Internal Robot Frame Assembly
    • External Robot Frame Assembly
    • Wheel Assemblies
    • Arm Gear Assemblies
    • Arm Assemblies
    • Final Assembly
  • Class Bot
    • Pre-Loading Brackets
    • Internal Robot Frame Assembly
    • External Robot Frame Assembly
    • Wheel Assemblies
    • Arm Gear Assemblies
    • Arm Assemblies
    • Final Assembly
  • Electronics and Communication
    • REV Control System
    • Sensors
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  1. Structure

Introduction to Structure

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Structure Basics

The REV DUO Build System has two major structural components, and . REV Extrusion is a rectangular structure rail with slots for on all four sides. The slots in the Extrusion allow for brackets and other items to be adjusted to any position along the rail. REV Channel is a larger structural member featuring a pattern for actuators, brackets, and other elements to be placed at set intervals. Channels have a combination of a fixed pitch based system (known as the Extended Motion Pattern) and an extrusion system for design flexibility.

All REV DUO structural components are M3 hardware compatible.

Extrusion System Versus Pitch System

The 15mm extrusion system allows for a more flexible, iterative process than fixed pitch systems. Fixed pitch based systems have a set pattern of holes to use for mounting; everything that is mounted is spaced on a multiple or a set fraction of the standard pitch. In contrast, the 15mm extrusion system allows for flexible mounting positions along the slots. Simply slide any brackets that need to be mounted into the appropriate slot and adjust to the desired position.

We believe that the easier it is to adjust your design, the easier it is to iterate and improve that design.

See any of the pages linked below to learn more about how to use the extrusion system.

Extended Motion Pattern

While the 15mm Extrusion does not have a fixed pitch other components in the REV DUO Build System do. have M3 holes on an 8mm pitch. While have the Motion Pattern, a circular M3 hole pattern on a 16mm diameter is used to mount to REV Robotics shaft accessories.

, , and feature the Extended Motion Pattern, a modified circular M3 hole Motion Pattern on a 32mm diameter. This repeats down the length of channel to mount bearings, shafts, brackets, and more.

The Extended Motion Pattern starts with M3 holes on an 8mm pitch down the center of the Channel. Each of the holes on the center line pitch forms the "base" for an equilateral triangle with 8mm sides that extends outward towards the edges of the Channel. Every 16mm a center hole is opened up to become a 9mm bearing seat to attach shafts and bearings.

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