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VersaChassis Mini User Guide
VersaChassis Mini Introduction
The VersaChassis Mini is a versatile and lightweight
drivetrain system specifically designed for use by
FIRST® Tech Challenge and VEX U teams. This
versatility allows teams to easily re-configure their
drivetrains, giving them the ability to quickly iterate
through different drive systems. For example, the
VersaChassis Mini can be used to create 4
different types of drive systems right out of the box.
Teams have the option of buying different add-on
kits that allow them build up to 8 different types of
drivetrains.
Weight is an important factor in the design of the VersaChassis Mini system. However, lightweight does not
mean low strength. Many of the components used in the VersaChassis Mini system have been battle tested
by FIRST® Robotics Competition, FIRST® Tech Challenge and VEX Robotics Competition teams for years.
VersaFrame
The use of 1" x 1" x 0.040" Wall VersaFrame tubing gives teams a
rigid, yet lightweight structural member for their chassis. Each piece
of aluminum VersaFrame tubing comes with a scribe line in the
middle of the 1" wide face. This gives teams an easy way to drill
holes in the center of the tube.
Every VersaFrame tube comes with pre-drilled holes. These holes
are clearanced for a 5/32" rivet or a #8-32 screw and are located on a 1" pitch. This allows them to easily
mate with VersaFrame Gussets. This gives teams a construction system that can be bolted (or riveted)
together and is easily machined for more sophisticated mechanisms.
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