# Upgrades

Looking for inspiration for where to take your 2026 REV ION FRC Starter Bot next? Upgrades listed in this section serve as inspiration for ways for your team improve your robot! 

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Upgrades for FRC Kickoff Concepts do not include code support or full build guides. 
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## Slap Down Intake

Perfect for controlling exactly when your robot extends outside the frame perimeter, this optional upgrade includes a NEO Vortex deployed intake with custom MAXComposite side plates for fast and consistent pickup! 

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### Onshape Model

Select the checkbox for "MAXComposite Intake" on our configurable [2026 REV ION FRC Starter Bot Onshape Model](https://cad.onshape.com/documents/d84ec3031fa4c4519bf001d4/w/1069624f8c18db5dad8e5a52/e/3984948177edcdba1dc10a7b) for access to the CAD on both EasySwerve and MAXSwerve Drivetrains!

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### Bill of Materials&#x20;

#### BOM Spreadsheet Download

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<table><thead><tr><th width="177.800048828125">Part Number</th><th width="476.2000732421875">Description</th><th>QTY</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Custom Spacer 1</td><td>3D Printed, Approximately 7/16in wide</td><td>1 †</td></tr><tr><td>Custom Spacer 2</td><td>3D Printed, Approximately 5/16in wide</td><td>1 ††</td></tr><tr><td>REV-11-2159</td><td>SPARK Flex Motor Controller</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>REV-21-1135</td><td>1/2in Rounded Hex Shaft</td><td>2 or 3 †††</td></tr><tr><td>REV-21-1652</td><td>NEO Vortex Brushless Motor</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>REV-21-1916-PK4</td><td>Flanged Bearing for 1/2in Rounded Hex</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>REV-21-1964</td><td>#25 Plate Sprocket - MAXSpline - 48T</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>REV-21-2003-PK10</td><td>1/2in Hex Shaft Spacer - 1/16in</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>REV-21-2004-PK10</td><td>1/2in Hex Shaft Spacer - 1/8in</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>REV-21-2016</td><td>#25 Hub Sprocket - 1/2in Hex - 16T - Single</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>REV-21-2031-PK4</td><td>2in Compliant Wheel - 1/2in Hex Bore - Hard</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>REV-21-2036-PK2</td><td>MAXHub - 1/2in Hex - Plastic</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>REV-21-2101</td><td>MAXPlanetary 3:1 Cartridge</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>REV-21-2102</td><td>MAXPlanetary 4:1 Cartridge</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>REV-21-2130</td><td>Vortex MAXPlanetary Input Kit</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>REV-21-2286-PK10</td><td>Bearing Retaining Plate</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>REV-21-2520</td><td>MAXSpline Shaft - 47in Long</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>REV-21-2547-PK4</td><td>MAXSpline Spacer with MAX Pattern - 0.250in Long</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>REV-21-2581</td><td>MAXSpline Shaft Collar - 2-Piece - Aluminum</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>REV-21-2589</td><td>MAXSpline Shaft Endcap - 1/2in Hex - Aluminum</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>REV-21-2805-PK25</td><td>#10 Shaft End Screw V2 - 0.5in</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>REV-21-3095</td><td>0.2in - 47in x 23in - MAXComposite Sheet</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>REV-21-3197-PK4</td><td>1/2in Rounded Hex Bearing - Flanged - 1in OD</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>REV-21-3410</td><td>Polycarbonate Sheet - 3mm - 1/2in Grid Pattern</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>REV-21-3663</td><td>Motor Mounting Block (REV-21-3663)</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>REV-21-3738-PK25</td><td>#10 Shaft End Screw V2 - 1.25in</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>REV-21-6555-PK10</td><td>2in - MAXSpline - Medium - Complaint Wheel</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>REV-25-2109</td><td>MAXPlanetary Base Kit</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>REV-25-2224</td><td>RT25 Pulley - MAXSpline - 24T - Modular</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>REV-21-4056</td><td>RT25 Belt - 1/2in Width - 56 Tooth</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>REV-29-1016-PK100</td><td>#10-32 Low Profile Nylon Lock Nut</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>REV-29-2943-PK50</td><td>Button Head Hex Drive Screw #10-32 x 1/2in</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>REV-29-2945-PK50</td><td>Button Head Hex Drive Screw #10-32 x 5/8in</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>REV-29-2947-PK50</td><td>Button Head Hex Drive Screw #10-32 x 3/4in</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>REV-29-2953-PK50</td><td>Button Head Hex Drive Screw #10-32 x 1-1/4in</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>REV-29-2956-PK25</td><td>Button Head Hex Drive Screw #10-32 x 1-5/8in</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>REV-41-1365</td><td>#25 Roller Chain</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table>

|  †  | Can substitute QTY 7 - (REV-21-2003-PK10) 1/2in Hex Shaft Spacer - 1/16in                            |
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|  †† | Can substitute QTY 5 - (REV-21-2003-PK10) 1/2in Hex Shaft Spacer - 1/16in                            |
| ††† | May be able to use leftover 1/2in Rounded Hex Shaft from Starter Bot Build, see cut list for details |

### Cut List

<table><thead><tr><th width="344">Stock Type</th><th>Length</th><th>QTY</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1/2in Rounded Hex Shaft (REV-21-1135)</td><td>22-13/16 in</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>1/2in Rounded Hex Shaft (REV-21-1135)</td><td>22-1/4 in</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>1/2in Rounded Hex Shaft (REV-21-1135)</td><td>1-7/16 in</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>1/2in Rounded Hex Shaft (REV-21-1135)</td><td>1-14/16 in</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>MAXSpline Shaft (REV-21-2520)</td><td>22-1/16 in</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>MAXSpline Shaft (REV-21-2520)</td><td>1/2 in</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>MAXComposite Panel</td><td>see CAD</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Polycarbonate</td><td>see CAD</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table>


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