This page pairs with Lesson 2 of the , which provides a more in depth explanation for the different mechanical parts.
The EDU Kit V2 contains over 180 parts! This page is intended to be a brief overview for some of the major part categories to reference while first exploring.
Metal extrusion makes up the core of the structural system for the EDU Kit V2. It is available in different lengths that can be cut to size.
There are many different brackets available designed to fulfill different roles in providing connections between items or extra support. Within the EDU Kit V2 there are structural, motion, and actuator brackets.
Omni Wheels have rollers mounted around the outside that passively rotate at 90 degrees to the powered direction of the wheel. This can aid with the robot turning as the rollers allow the wheel to more easily glide at an angle.
The Traction Wheels in the EDU Kit V2 are standard 90mm wheels with a thread around the outside made of TPU rubber.
Gears are a rotating mechanical part used to transmit motion using the “teeth” around the outer edge to engage with other gears or parts. All the gears in the EDU Kit V2 are spur gears with various numbers of teeth and sizes available.
Pillow Blocks are a form of bracket designed to support a bearing or hex shaft. Hex Pillow Blocks have the same shape opening as the shaft to prevent movement. Bearing Pillow Blocks allow rotation while using a bearing.
Bearings reduce friction to help an axle better rotate within a bracket or other support. A short and long length of the through bore bearing is available in the EDU Kit V2.
5mm Hex Shaft is used with wheels, gears, motors, and servos to create an axle for motion.
The term hardware is commonly used to describe the small parts used to fasten, connect, and secure structural elements together.
The difference in T-Slot Screws and Hex Cap Screws is the shape of their “head” and how they are added to extrusion. Hex Cap screws must slide in from the end of the extrusion while T-Slot screws are able to be added to areas without easy access points.
Nyloc nuts, a type of locknut, are used to secure screws and their attached components with the help of a nylon collar inside the nut.
Shaft Collars use a small set screw to slip onto an axle or shaft and, once tightened, lock into place to prevent sliding.
UltraPlanetary Flat Mounting Bracket
15mm Plastic Motion Bracket
15mm Plastic 45 Degree Bracket
15mm Plastic 120 Degree Bracket
15mm Gearbox Motion Bracket
15mm Plastic Inside Corner Bracket
15mm Metal Bent Core Hex Motor Bracket V2
15mm Metal Bent Servo Bracket V2
UltraPlanetary Bent Mounting Bracket
