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Four-bar Linkage Assembly
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Attach the Brackets to the 21in MAXTube as shown using 3/16in rivets. | |
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Attach the 11in MAXTube to the Brackets as shown using 3/16in rivets. | |
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Attach the 19in MAXTube with Grid pattern to the MAXTube with MAX pattern with the Brackets as shown using 3/16in rivets. | |
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Attach the Endcaps to the MAXTube with the screws as shown. Do this twice so that you have two separate pieces. | |
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Secure the MAXTube with Endcaps from previous step to the 21in MAXTube with Grid Pattern using screws as shown. | |
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Attach the MAXSpline Bracket as shown using 3/16in rivets. | |
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Insert the Bearings into the MAXSpline Bore as shown. | |
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Insert the the 1/2in Hex Shaft as shown, with the 52T gear and shaft collars on the inside and the 16T gears and end screws on the outside. | |
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Insert the the 1/2in Hex Shaft as shown, on the outside end(left side of image) slide a 1/4in & 1/8in Spacer, securing with a Shaft End Screw. On the inside(right side of image) slide on the 28T Gear, 1/16 & 1/4 Spacer, securing the end of the shaft with the MAXPlanetary 1/2in Hex Socket Output | |
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Attach the MAXPlanetary system to the 1/2in Hex Socket Output using the MAXPlanetary hardware. Secure the system to the MAXSpline Brackets with a 2-1/2in screw, a 1in spacer between the brackets, and the 3/4in & 1/8in spacers between the brackets and the MAXPlanetary system. | |
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Press a RH Thread Tube Nut into the Dead Axle Tube and then the LH Thread Tube Nut into the other end. You may need to use a mallet to hammer in the Tube Nuts. Place a Washer over the tube nut then screw in a appropriately threaded Jam Nut and Ball Joint Rod End. Do this twice so that you have two Turnbuckle Braces. | |
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Secure the Turnbuckle Braces to the MAXTube as shown. |
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Attach the MAX Pattern Plate and the 64T Gear to the end of the MAXTube with two screws and nuts. Please note: the MAX Plate is the gear and MAXTube. | |
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On the other end of the of the same MAXTube from the previous step attach a 1in Pivot Joint with four screws | |
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Attach the 90deg Brackets as shown using 3/16in rivets. The Bracket and first rivet start on the 14th hole from the Pivot Joint. Put this to the side, you will use it in a later step. | |
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Attach the MAX Pattern Plate and the 64T Gear to the end of the MAXTube with two screws and nuts. Please note: the MAX Plate is the gear and MAXTube. | |
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On the other end of the of the same MAXTube from the previous step attach a 1in Pivot Joint with four screws | |
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Attach the 90deg Brackets as shown using 3/16in rivets. The Bracket and first rivet start on the 14th hole from the Pivot Joint. Put this to the side, you will use it in a later step. | |
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Insert the the 1/2in Hex Shaft as shown, with the both 1/2in spacers on the right side. Securing the shaft with Shaft Collars. | |
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Attach the two arms from the previous steps to the 1/2in Hex Shaft as shown, with a 1/8in spacer and screw on each side. | |
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Attach the MAXTube to90deg Brackets as shown using 3/16in rivets. Set this aside for final assembly. | |
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Attach a 1in Pivot Joint with four screws. | |
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Attach the 90deg Brackets as shown using 3/16in rivets. | |
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Attach the MAXTube to the 90deg Brackets as shown using 3/16in rivets. | |
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Attach a 1in Pivot Joint with the two 1/2in screws through the Bracket and MAXTube and the 3/8in screw through just the MAXTube. | |
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Attach the 1in Brackets as shown using 3/16in rivets. Put this to the side, you will use it in a later step. | |
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Attach a 1in Pivot Joint with four screws. | |
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Attach the 90deg Brackets as shown using 3/16in rivets. | |
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Attach the MAXTube to the 90deg Brackets as shown using 3/16in rivets. | |
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Attach a 1in Pivot Joint with the two 1/2in screws through the Bracket and MAXTube and the 3/8in screw through just the MAXTube. | |
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Attach the 1in Brackets as shown using 3/16in rivets. Put this to the side, you will use it in a later step. |
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Slide the MAXTube and Shaft Collar onto the MAXSpline Shaft as shown. Attach the shaft collar to a MAXTube using the Button Head Screws and Lock Nuts. Please note: do not tighten the shaft collar yet, you will need to adjust these MAXTubes when mounting to your chosen drivetrain. | |
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Insert the the 1/2in Hex Shaft as shown, with the both 1/2 spacers on the right side. Securing the shaft with Shaft Collars. | |
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Attach the two arms from the previous steps to the 1/2in Hex Shaft as shown, with a 1/8in spacer and screw on each side. | |
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Attach the MAXTube to the T Brackets as shown using 3/16in rivets. Set this aside for final assembly. |
Intake Assembly
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Attach the the end caps to both ends of MAXTube. Make sure the side without a screw is the same with both Endcaps. Do this twice so that you have two separate pieces. | |
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Insert the Internal Supports into the MAXTube, hold them in place with the screws. Do this twice so that you have two separate pieces. | |
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Screw these together with the Button Head Hex Drive Screw #10-32 x 1-1/2in from the previous step. Make sure the side of the 1x1 MAXTube without a screw is flush with the 2x1 MAXTube. | |
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Attach the 1in T Brackets as shown using 3/16in rivets. | |
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Attach the 90deg Brackets and MAXTube as shown using 3/16in rivets. Put this to the side, you will use it in a later step. | |
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Attach the Half MAXSpline Bearing Block to the NEO using the Button head screws. | |
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Slide two spacers, install key into keyway, and the the 12T pulley onto the NEO Shaft, secure the pulley with a retaining clip. Put this to the side, you will use it in a later step. | |
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Put the belt around the pulley, then slip both into the MAXTube. | |
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Insert the NEO's shaft through the MAX Spline bore and wrap the belt around the pulley. | |
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Attach the other half of the MAXSpline Bearing Block to the NEO using the Button head screws. Please note: do not tighten these screws as the motor will need to be adjusted for tension later. | |
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Press a Bearing into the MAX Spline Bore with a 1/8in spacer in-between. Do this on both sides. | |
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Insert a screw through the MAXTube as shown, secure it with a lock nut. Put this to the side, you will use it in a later step. | |
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Insert the Bearings into the MAXSpline Bore as shown. | |
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Install the MAXHubs with a Socket Head screw and a 1-1/4in button head screw. The socket head should be one the outside half of the Hub for clearance. Insert the Hex Shaft, securing with the 1/2in button head screw. Slide the 1/8in spacer onto the Hex shaft. | |
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Insert the 22.125in Hex Shaft through the upper bearing on the left side frame and the 22.875in through the middle bearing on the same side. Slide onto these shafts the RT25 Pulleys and Belt at the same time for tension. Secure the pulleys with Shaft Collars and then slide on 8 Grip wheels on each shaft. Center the upper shaft an secure it with a shaft collar on the right, then both ends with Shaft End Screws. Slide onto the Middle shaft, a shaft collar and the free floating gearbox assembled in previous steps. Slide the shaft to leave the excess on left side of the frame as shown. Screw a Shaft End Screw into the right side of the shaft. Please Note: Adjust MAXSpline Bearing Block on the free floating gearbox to create tension on the the belt. You may also choose to secure the gearbox to the frame of the intake with the fastener of your choice. i.e. zip ties. Please Note: A little bit of tape in-between each grip wheel will keep them from sliding on the shaft. | |
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Insert the 22.875in Hex Shaft through the lower bearing on the left side frame. Slide onto the shaft the Compliant wheels, intake flaps, and shaft collars as shown. Slide the shaft to leave the excess on left side of the frame as shown. Screw a Shaft End Screw into the right side of the shaft. Slide onto excess of these shafts the RT25 Pulleys and Belt at the same time for tension securing with Shaft End Screws. Tighten all shaft collars. Please Note: A little bit of tape in-between each grip wheel will keep them from sliding on the shaft. | |
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Secure the polycarbonate slider bed as shown. |
Launcher Assembly
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Screw the MAXTube Endcaps into the MAXtube. | |
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Screw the 11in MAXTube into the MAXTube with Grid Pattern with the 1-1/2in screws and internal supports. | |
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Rivet the brackets as shown. | |
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Insert the bearings as shown | |
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Attach the Half MAXSpline Bearing Block to the NEO using the Button head screws. Slide onto the shaft of the NEO both spacers, install key into keyway, the pulley with belt, and secure it with the retaining clip. | |
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Mount the NEO using the MAXSpline Bearing Block as a clamp to the frame. Make sure to leave enough belt to wrap around it's pulley in later steps. | |
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Attach the Half MAXSpline Bearing Block to the NEO using the Button head screws. Slide onto the shaft of the NEO all three spacers, install key into keyway, pulley with belt, and secure it with the retaining clip. | |
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Mount the NEO using the MAXSpline Bearing Block as a clamp to the frame. Make sure to leave enough belt to wrap around it's pulley in later steps. | |
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Insert a MAXHub into both sides of a 3in Grip Wheel. Screw the hubs together with the Socket Head Screws. Please Note: Do this 12 times so that you 12 wheels with MAXHubs. | |
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Insert the Hex Shaft through the upper bearing on the left side frame. Slide onto the shaft the 1/8 and 1/16 spacers, the pulley with belt wrapped around, then the shaft collars and wheels as shown. Slide both 1/2in spacers on the end through the 72T belt. Secure with Shaft End Screws. Tighten all shaft collars. Please Note: You may need to adjust the NEO up or down to get the shaft and pulley through. Then adjust it for tension. | |
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Insert the Hex Shaft through the upper bearing on the left side frame. Slide onto the shaft the shaft collars and wheels as shown. Then the pulley with belt wrapped around and the 1/8 and 1/16 spacers. Secure with Shaft End Screws. Tighten all shaft collars. Please Note: You may need to adjust the NEO up or down to get the shaft and pulley through. Then adjust it for tension. |
Final Assembly
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Use 2-1/2in Screws to secure the Four-Bar assembly to the Drivetrain. You will be using the 11th and 13th holes from the edge of drivetrain. Please Note: This is assembly with our MAXSwerve Drivetrain. | |
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Use 2-1/2in Screws and nuts to secure the Four-Bar assembly to the Drivetrain. You will be using the 16th and 20th holes from the edge of drivetrain. Please Note: This is assembly with our MAXSwerve Drivetrain. | |
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Use 2in Screws, nuts and spacers to secure the Turnbuckle Angle Braces to the Drivetrain. The spacer should go between the Ball Joint Rod End and the frame. You will be using the 19th Please Note: This is assembly with our MAXSwerve Drivetrain. | |
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Rivet the Launcher Assembly to the Intake Assembly as shown. Please Note: This is assembly with our MAXSwerve Drivetrain. | |
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Slide the Pivot Joints on the Four-Bar assembly onto the Hex Shafts and secure them with Shaft End Screw. Please Note: This is assembly with our MAXSwerve Drivetrain. |
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