Assembly Instructions
The REV Robotics UltraPlanetary standard configuration comes with the gearbox deconstructed allowing for the user to modify the total reduction needed for the application. Each cartridge is pre-assembled and lubricated allowing for easier customization. Below are steps for assembling a three stage, nominally 54:1 reduction, gearbox. For specifics on final gear reductions are in Cartridge Details.
Hardware Kit Information
The UltraPlanetary Hardware Kit comes with four different lengths of M3 socket head bolts and one length M3 button head bolts for assembling the gearbox. Different lengths of socket head bolts are needed to complete the assembly depending on the number of cartridges chosen. See the table below for more information.
The M3x6mm Set Screw is used to mount 5mm Hex Shaft in the Female Output. This is not needed if a wheel, gear, sprocket, or pulley is face-mounted to the output.
Greasing Guide
UltraPlanetary Gearbox Cartridges are pre-lubricated and sealed. If during maintenance you find that a cartridge needs more grease, we recommend using a Molybdenum Grease to apply more lubrication such as Synthetic NLGI #2 Molybdenum Grease or MOLYKOTE® G-2008 Synthetic Tool Gear Grease.
Three Stage Assembly
For a Three Stage Assembly you will need all of the parts in the UltraPlanetary Gearbox Kit and a 2mm Allen Wrench.
Output Mounting Options
The Output Cartridge of the UltraPlanetary Gearbox allows for two different methods of powering motion by either attaching any length of 5mm hex shaft or attaching a sprocket, gear, pulley, or wheel to the motion pattern on the Output Cartridge. For adding a shaft on the UltraPlanetary Gearbox just loosen the set screw, slide in a hex shaft, and tighten the set screw.
REV wheels, sprockets, and gears all have the motion pattern on them. To attach a REV wheel, sprocket, or gear, line up the motion profile and add M3 hardware to bolt it into place.
When attaching Motion Components directly to UltraPlanetary Output do not insert the M3 set screw into the Female 5mm Hex Output.
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