# MAXSwerve Compatibility

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The 2026 REV ION FRC Starter Bot is easily be built with a MAXSwerve Drivetrain with only a couple of small modifications. Please see the Build Guide steps below that are small variations to the standard build guide.&#x20;

## Drivetrain Modifications&#x20;

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The length of the MAXTube - 2x1 - 1/8in Wall should be cut to 20in. For Step 2 and Step 5.&#x20;

| <ol start="2"><li>Get:</li></ol><ul><li>2 - MAXTube - 2x1 - 1/8in Wall Cut to 20in</li><li>8 - Button Head Hex Drive Screw #10-32 x 2-1/2in</li><li>8 - #10-32 Low Profile Nylon Lock Nut</li></ul><p>Attach the polycarb panel to the 1in face of two pieces of MAXTube. The panel will be centered, and about 8 holes in from the end on each side.</p> | ![](https://3121122208-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPP9b2YgIlk32c1jr049F%2Fuploads%2FRwa3s4uoEaZeo8Tk7z4E%2FChassis_%20MAXSwerve%20\(2\).png?alt=media\&token=be53f4a1-46b7-4d89-8612-f720401ba0c6) |
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| <ol start="5"><li>Get:</li></ol><ul><li>2 - MAXTube - 2x1 - 1/8in Wall Cut to 20in</li><li>2 - MAXTube Internal Support - 2x1 - 1/8in Wall</li></ul><p>Slide one MAXTube Internal Spacer into each end of the 2x1 section of MAXTube. The internal support should be aligned with the 7th hole from each side.</p>                                        | ![](https://3121122208-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPP9b2YgIlk32c1jr049F%2Fuploads%2FLVKspjL6bqPLuOJFWH05%2FChassis_%20MAXSwerve%20\(1\).png?alt=media\&token=6201a8e6-1499-461a-9f6e-f1a3ca52e79f) |

## Intake Modifications

| <p>18.5 Get:</p><ul><li>1 - MAXTube - 1x1 - 1/16in Wall - Grid Pattern Cut to 2in</li><li>2 - Button Head Hex Drive Screw #10-32 x 2-1/4in</li><li>2 - #10-32 Low Profile Nylon Lock Nut</li></ul><p>Attach a section of MAXTube to the arm assembly with 2 screws and locknuts. </p> | ![](https://3121122208-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPP9b2YgIlk32c1jr049F%2Fuploads%2Fg9vSo6NUpQdM09c11oXM%2FIntake_%20MAX%20Swerve.png?alt=media\&token=43f794e3-4d4c-4cc4-ba17-968cb5e128c7)         |
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| <p>24.5 Get:</p><ul><li>1 - MAXTube - 1x1 - 1/16in Wall - Grid Pattern Cut to 2in</li><li>2 - Button Head Hex Drive Screw #10-32 x 2-1/4in</li><li>2 - #10-32 Low Profile Nylon Lock Nut</li></ul><p>Attach a section of MAXTube to the arm assembly with 2 screws and locknuts. </p> | ![](https://3121122208-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPP9b2YgIlk32c1jr049F%2Fuploads%2FZJVgmNVVtFxHCW0XOhhN%2FIntake_%20MAX%20Swerve%20\(1\).png?alt=media\&token=a08d2fe0-220c-4ce7-81fe-8122f7399320) |


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