MAXSwerve Compatibility

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.

Drivetrain Modifications

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

Get: 2 - MAXTube - 2x1 - 1/8in Wall Cut to 20in 8 - Button Head Hex Drive Screw #10-32 x 2-1/2in 8 - #10-32 Low Profile Nylon Lock Nut 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.
Get: 2 - MAXTube - 2x1 - 1/8in Wall Cut to 20in 2 - MAXTube Internal Support - 2x1 - 1/8in Wall 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.

Intake Modifications

18.5 Get: 1 - MAXTube - 1x1 - 1/16in Wall - Grid Pattern Cut to 2in 2 - Button Head Hex Drive Screw #10-32 x 2-1/4in 2 - #10-32 Low Profile Nylon Lock Nut Attach a section of MAXTube to the arm assembly with 2 screws and locknuts.
24.5 Get: 1 - MAXTube - 1x1 - 1/16in Wall - Grid Pattern Cut to 2in 2 - Button Head Hex Drive Screw #10-32 x 2-1/4in 2 - #10-32 Low Profile Nylon Lock Nut Attach a section of MAXTube to the arm assembly with 2 screws and locknuts.