REV ION was created to minimize the required tools, hardware, and cost to build a robot. To accomplish this the REV ION System has standardized the following throughout its products:
All hardware is #10-32 sized
Any tapped holes are #10-32
Can use 3/16in rivets
Linear pattern or grid on structural components
Radial pattern on circular components
Some circular components also have the linear pattern for ease of attaching to structure
Combined with MAX Spline to form the MAX Pattern
13.75mm diameter rounded corners for ease of assembly in bearings
Fits standard 1.125in OD Bearings
Components together along a shaft always have a total width on a fractional interval
Threadlocker is an oil-tolerant, removable, medium-strength seal for threaded fasteners. Use on nuts, bolts, and mounting or support screws in high vibration environments.
Perfect for bolting down anything that needs to be secured.
These Low Profile Nylon Lock Nuts are thin enough to fit inside the channel of the REV 1" Extrusion. The embedded nylon ring provides tight vibration resistant hold on the threads of the screw.
Whether you are distributing the load of your bolt, spacing your build evenly, or any of the many other uses for washers, it's always good to have some on hand.
This stretchy latex rubber tubing can be used as a low-tech retraction device for pivot arms or to increase tension in a linear motion kit.
Nylon Zip Ties with rounded edges to help prevent snagging. Length of the product linked is ideal for cable management, but Zip Ties are available in many other sizes as well.
Securely attach your robot parts without the need for bulky fasteners with 3M VHB (Very High Bond) Tape. Works with metal and plastics.
Prototype and plan out your designs ahead of time so you can measure twice and cut once with some cardboard.
Easily remove, replace and secure control system components without having to cut and rerun zip ties or refashion nuts and bolts
Used to isolate solder joints and other electrical connections on your robot.
A multipurpose adhesive tape for when you need things to stick together.
Easy to cut, drill and sand smooth plywood is a great material to use as a base to mount control systems or as structural elements.
A material most builders prefer for intakes, polycarbonate is a unique mixture of flex and strength allowing it bend and deflect when hit instead of breaking.
Quickly repair broken plastic, rubber, wood and metal with super glue. And for when you or a team member accidentally glues their fingers together, you may want to pick up a tube of this as well - Super Glue Remover
This is a longer 2 meter length version of the USB-A to USB-C cable included with most of our Control System Components. The added length of this cable becomes extremely handy if you are connecting to a control component that may be buried deep inside your build.
Below is a suggested base set of tools you will need to work effectively with the ION build system. If brand names are shown, they are not intended to be endorsements or requirements.
The 1/8" Bondhus ProHold Ball End Hex Driver is the right hex screwdriver for the demanding pace of FIRST build seasons. 1/8in hex is commonly used in #10 button and countersunk hex head hardware.
With #10 Hardware standardized across the REV ION Build System, a #10 Nut Driver is a must have item for your toolbox.
22 in 1 small magnetic screwdriver set, an all-in one multi-function pocket repair tool. This set has the right attachment for whatever small screws you need to tighten or remove.
A Cordless Power Drill/Driver kit is a great tool for working in tight spaces, like on your robot. Quickly fasten nuts or drill holes with ease.
Drills holes perfectly sized for your #10 hardware with a 3/16in drill bit.
For everything else the 3/16in drill bit can't handle, there is the multi-size step bit!
Small and portable, a hack saw is perfect for making cuts through aluminum extrusion.
From set screws to the bolts that hold together your robot, always be prepared with the right sized Hex Key when you have the whole set.
For cutting bumper fabric, trimming surgical tubing, and all of your cutting needs, be sure to invest in a good pair of scissors.
Wire cutters, or diagonal cutting pliers, can go a long way when cutting wires to length for your control system.
Cleanly strip and cut wire to prepare it for use in your control system with a pair of wire strippers.
Used to smooth out rough cuts, sharp corners, uneven grooves and to open up holes that need a little more coaxing.
Drill and thread your own 10-32 holes with a tap set like this one.
150 grit medium-cut sandpaper sheets are ideal for sanding wood, metal and plastics.
A staple gun is great for tacking down thin materials like plywood, fabric, and corrugated plastic quickly.