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.
Assembly Type
Hardware Size
Head Type
550 Motor Plate (required for all configurations)
M3x8mm
Button
Output Only
M3x10mm
Socket
1 Cartridge and Output
M3x20mm
Socket
2 Cartridges and Output
M3x30mm
Socket
3 Cartridges and Output
M3x40mm
Socket
5mm Hex Shaft Mounting
M3x6mm
Set
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.
Assembly Instructions
Choose which configuration you plan to assemble from the tabs below.
Take the UltraPlanetary Mounting Plate and press it against the motor with pinion.
Take the two M3 x 8mm Button head screws and insert them into the mounting plate. Tighten the mounting plate to the motor. Note: Using any other screws then the M3 x 8mm Button head screws may lead to issues with your gearbox.
Take the Output Cartridge and place it onto the pinion.
Take 6 of the M3 x 10mm screws and insert them into the outer recessed ring of the UltraPlanetary Gearbox. Evenly tighten them in a star-pattern until they are hand tight. Note: Take care not to over tighten the gearbox housing screws. Hand tight is enough to keep the gearbox assembled.
UltraPlanetary Gearbox assembly is complete and ready for mounting and shaft selection.
Note: If using a 5mm Hex Shaft an M3 Set Screw is recommended to secure the hex shaft in the output.
Take the UltraPlanetary Mounting Plate and press it against the motor with pinion.
Take the two M3 x 8mm Button head screws and insert them into the mounting plate. Tighten the mounting plate to the motor. Note: Using any other screws then the M3 x 8mm Button head screws may lead to issues with your gearbox.
Take your gear Cartridge and place it onto the input pinon.
Note: Placing a finger on the output of the Cartridge helps for placement.
Take the Output Cartridge and place it onto the output of the gear Cartridge.
Note: Placing a finger on the output of the Cartridge helps for placement.
Take 6 of the M3 x 20mm screws and insert them into the outer recessed ring of the UltraPlanetary Gearbox. Evenly tighten them in a star-pattern until they are hand tight. Note: Take care not to over tighten the gearbox housing screws. Hand tight is enough to keep the gearbox assembled.
UltraPlanetary Gearbox assembly is complete and ready for mounting and shaft selection.
Note: If using a 5mm Hex Shaft an M3 Set Screw is recommended to secure the hex shaft in the output.
Take the UltraPlanetary Mounting Plate and press it against the motor with pinion.
Take the two M3 x 8mm Button head screws and insert them into the mounting plate. Tighten the mounting plate to the motor. Note: Using any other screws then the M3 x 8mm Button head screws may lead to issues with your gearbox.
Take the higher gear ratio of the two gear Cartridges and place it onto the input pinon.
Note: Placing a finger on the output of the Cartridge helps for placement.
Repeat the above step with the second gear Cartridge and place it onto the output of the previous cartridge.
Note: Placing a finger on the output of the Cartridge helps for placement.
Take the Output Cartridge and place it onto the output of the second gear Cartridge.
Note: Placing a finger on the output of the Cartridge helps for placement.
Take 6 of the M3 x 30mm screws and insert them into the outer recessed ring of the UltraPlanetary Gearbox. Evenly tighten them in a star-pattern until they are hand tight. Note: Take care not to over tighten the gearbox housing screws. Hand tight is enough to keep the gearbox assembled.
UltraPlanetary Gearbox assembly is complete and ready for mounting and shaft selection.
Note: If using a 5mm Hex Shaft an M3 Set Screw is recommended to secure the hex shaft in the output.
Take the UltraPlanetary Mounting Plate and press it against the motor with pinion.
Take the two M3 x 8mm Button head screws and insert them into the mounting plate. Tighten the mounting plate to the motor. Note: Using any other screws then the M3 x 8mm Button head screws may lead to issues with your gearbox.
Take the highest gear ratio of the gear Cartridges and place it onto the input pinon.
Note: Placing a finger on the output of the Cartridge helps for placement.
Repeat the above step with the second highest ratio gear Cartridge and place it onto the output of the previous cartridge.
Note: Placing a finger on the output of the Cartridge helps for placement.
Repeat the above step with the third gear Cartridge and place it onto the output of the previous cartridge.
Note: Placing a finger on the output of the Cartridge helps for placement.
Take the Output Cartridge and place it onto the output of the last gear Cartridge.
Note: Placing a finger on the output of the Cartridge helps for placement.
Take 6 of the M3 x 40mm screws and insert them into the outer recessed ring of the UltraPlanetary Gearbox. Evenly tighten them in a star-pattern until they are hand tight. Note: Take care not to over tighten the gearbox housing screws. Hand tight is enough to keep the gearbox assembled.
UltraPlanetary Gearbox assembly is complete and ready for mounting and shaft selection.
Note: If using a 5mm Hex Shaft an M3 Set Screw is recommended to secure the hex shaft in the output.
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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