MAXSwerve Module Inspection

We recommend checking the following items before each match to ensure that your MAXSwerve Modules are ready to go!

Inspection Checklist

Please be sure to check all 4 MAXSwerve Modules on your robot for each list item!

• MAXSwerve Wheel wear is within the Green or Yellow range

  • No axial separation of the tread that shows the core's supports

  • More details found at MAXSwerve Wheel Evaluation

• Forks are secure and screws are tight

• Bevel Gears are securely attached

• Wheel Hub bolts are fully screwed in

• Steering Gears and other greased components are free of debris; if any metal shavings or debris are found, clean thoroughly and reapply grease

• Axle Bolt is in place and secure

• UltraPlanetary Bolts (QTY 6 per module) are secure and thread locker has been applied

  • 4 bolts on the bottom of the MAXSwerve Module

  • 2 Bolts on the inside of the MAXSwerve Module

• Both Motors are securely attached

• Wiring is secure and nothing has become unplugged

  • Ensure the Steering NEO 550’s internal encoder and the Through Bore Encoder are both plugged into the steering SPARK MAX.

  • More details found in the Wiring MAXSwerve section

• Manually spin each wheel to ensure the motor key is securely in place and is not in contact with the encoder fork

• MAXSwerve Module's driving rotation and steering rotation move independently and do not affect each other