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Page 2 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Table of Contents What is the GreyT Elevator V3? ��4 Recommended Tools ��5 Tubing Cut Guide ��6 Hex Shaft Cut Guide ��8 Bearing Block Assembly Instructions ��9 Step 1 �� 10 Elevator Assembly Instructions �� 11 Step 1 ��...
Page 3 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Step 18 �� 29 Step 19 �� 30 Step 20 - Falcon/CIM/MiniCIM Version �� 31 Step 21 - 775Pro Version �� 32 Step 22 �� 33 Step 23 �� 34 Step 24 �� 35 Step 25 ��...
Page 4 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) What is the GreyT Elevator V3? The Greyt Elevator is back with a third iteration! Elevators can be used to lift objects high above the robot without extending reach and center of gravity outside the robot the way an arm does.
Page 5 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Recommended Tools Picture Name 3/8” and 7/16” Wrench SAE/Inch Allen Set Drill and Drill Bit Set Rivet Gun (Pneumatic version recommended) Table of Contents Page 5 wcproducts.com...
Page 6 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Tubing Cut Guide The overall length for these tubes is for the elevator represented in the CAD model. This can be changed to fit the requirements of any design. Ensure that when cutting tubes, the distance from the last hole to the end of the tube is the same as the image below.
Page 7 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Tubing Cut Guide (Continued) The overall length for these tubes is for the elevator represented in the CAD model. This can be changed to fit the requirements of any design. Ensure that when cutting tubes, the distance from the last hole to the end of the tube is the same as the image below.
Page 8 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Hex Shaft Cut Guide “Pulley Shaft” “Ratcheting Shaft“ lengths are universal regardless of the size of the elevator made. “VersaPlanetary Connecting Shaft” should be measured and cut after the motors have be installed to ensure the shaft is not too long. This shaft can have up to a 1/4” gap between it and the VersaPlanetary output shaft.
Page 9 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Bearing Block Assembly Instructions Eight of the Clamping Bearing Blocks will be assembled without the 1/4” ID x 3/4” OD radial bearings. This is so the stages can be assembled seperately. Note: Blue Loctite (McMaster P/N 1004A12) is recommended on all bolts that thread into a tapped hole�...
Page 10 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Step 1 Install all bearings as shown in the image below. The 6mm ID x 12mm OD radial bearing will sit on the 1/4” shoulder on the bearing block, and the #8-32 x 3/8”L bolt will be used to retain the bearing.
Page 11 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Elevator Assembly Instructions For the purpose of this manual, all tubes were cut to dimensions used in the CAD model. However, the tubes can be cut to any length desired. See the page labeled Tubing Cut Guide for more detailed instructions.
Page 12 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Step 1 Assemble the Elevator Mast Vertical Tube with an aluminum tube plug and appropriate plastic tube plug sleeve. The tube plug can be installed using #10-32 x 3/8”L bolts. Repeat this step for both Elevator Mast Vertical Tubes.
Page 13 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Step 2 Bolt the assembled vertical tubes for the mast to the Elevator Base Tube. The holes indicated in green should be drilled clearance for #10-32 bolts. The bottom face of the tube should be drilled to 3/8”...
Page 14 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Step 3 Attach the Elevator Mast Cross Tube to the Elevator Mast Vertical Tubes using four #10-32 bolts and 1” long spacers. The distance from the top of the main tube to the top of the cross tube is determined by the Sprocket Mounting Plate installed in step 5.
Page 15 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Step 4 Install the Bearing Blocks as shown in the image below. The holes indicated in green must be drilled clearance for #10-32. The Bearing Blocks use 1/2” hole spacing. Repeat this step for both sides of the Elevator Mast.
Page 16 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Step 5 Press the 1/2” ThunderHex bearing into the Sprocket Mounting Plate. Repeat this step for the other plate, and make sure that the bearings are on opposite sides of the plate.
Page 17 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Step 6 Assemble the 1st Stage Horizontal Tube with an aluminum tube plug and appropriate plastic tube plug sleeve. The tube plug can be installed using #10-32 x 3/8”L bolts. Repeat this step for both ends of the tube and for both 1st Stage Horizontal Tubes.
Page 18 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Step 7 Bolt the 1st Stage Vertical Tubes to the assembled 1st Stage Horizontal Tubes. The holes in the vertical tube must be drilled clearance for #10-32 bolts with the outside face drilled to 3/8”, similar to how the Elevator Base Tube is done.
Page 19 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Step 8 The bearings should be a slip or a light press fit into the Centered Bearing Plates. Install the bearings into the plates before installing the plates onto the 1st stage. Use two #10-32 x 2-1/2”L bolts to attach each pair of bearing plates to the 1st stage horizontal tubes.
Page 20 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Step 9 Bolt the chain spacer plate to the back of the 1st stage in the orientation shown in the image below. The spacer plate will be installed using #8-32 x 2-1/4”L bolts.
Page 21 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Step 10 Install the Bearing Blocks as shown in the image below. The holes indicated in green must be drilled clearance for #10-32. The Bearing Blocks use 1/2” hole spacing. Note: Make sure to install the bearing blocks with the 3/4” radial bearings on the front of the 1st Stage and the bearing blocks without the 3/4”...
Page 22 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Step 11 Assemble the Carriage Horizontal Tube with aluminum tube plugs and appropriate plastic tube plug sleeves. The tube plugs can be installed using #10-32 x 3/8”L bolts. Repeat this step for both Carriage Horizontal Tubes.
Page 23 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Step 12 Bolt the Carriage Vertical Tubes to the assembled Carriage Horizontal Tubes. The holes in the vertical tubes must be drilled clearance for #10-32 bolts with the outside face drilled to 3/8”, similar to how the Elevator Base Tube is done. When assembled, the #10-32 x 3/8”L bolts should sit inside the Carriage Vertical Tube.
Page 24 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Step 13 The bearings should be a slip or a light press fit into the Centered Bearing Plates. Install the bearings into the plates before installing the plates onto the carriage. Use two #10-32 x 2-1/2”L bolts to attach the pair of bearing plates to the carriage. Note: All the holes in the bearing plates are tapped� On one plate the tapped holes need to be drilled clearance for #10-32 bolts�...
Page 25 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Step 14 Install the Bearing Blocks as shown in the image below. The holes indicated in green must be drilled clearance for #10-32. The Bearing Blocks use 1/2” hole spacing. Repeat this step for both sides of the carriage.
Page 26 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Step 15 Slide the carriage assembly into the 1st stage assembly from the front. It may help with installation to lift the carriage up from the bottom and angle it forward a bit. Slide the carriage down and return it to a vertical position.
Page 27 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Step 16 Bolt the 3/4” OD radial bearings into the bearing blocks on the backside of the carriage. The bearing blocks where they must be installed are indicated in green in the image below.
Page 28 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Step 17 Slide the assembly from Step 15 into the elevator mast assembly from the front. It may help with installation to lift the assembly from Step 15 up from the bottom and angle it forward a bit.
Page 29 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Step 18 Bolt the 3/4” OD radial bearings into the bearing blocks on the backside of the 1st stage and the front side of the elevator mast. The bearing blocks where they must be installed are indicated in green in the image below.
Page 30 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Step 19 Slide the 1/2” ThunderHex shaft through the bearings and slide all components onto the shaft as shown in the image below. Use shaft collars to constrain the sprockets and shaft. Sprocket teeth should be aligned with the chain pacer plate.
Page 31 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Step 20 - Falcon/CIM/MiniCIM Version Before installing power transmission components, use the motor mount plate as a jig to drill the desired holes. Use the lower images as a reference as to where to place the motor mount plate.
Page 32 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Step 21 - 775Pro Version Before installing power transmission components, use the motor mount plate as a jig to drill the desired holes. Use the lower images as a reference as to where to place the motor mount plate.
Page 33 Step 22 Install the #25H chain and chain tensioner. Either the Spartan #25 Chain Tensioner (WCP-0051) or the #25 Chain Turnbuckle (WCP-0247) are compatible with this setup. The recommended spot for the tensioner is within the green circles. Other locations may be used as well.
Page 34 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Step 23 Install ThunderHex shaft and polycord pulley. Constrain the components with two 1/2” hex collars. Repeat this same setup in the other set of bearings on the bottom of the 1st stage of the elevator.
Page 35 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Step 24 Install the hex shaft with the cross drilled hole on the same side as the other polycord pulleys. Install the 1/2” ratcheting wrench on the opposite side and constrain it with a shaft collar.
Page 36 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Step 25 Follow the diagram below for running the rope. The beginning of the rope can be looped around the shaft with the hex wrench but the end must be ran through the drilled hole. This ensures that only one end is being wound A few wraps of string are recommended before the string begins to get tight.
Page 37 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Step 26 Center the rope clamp blocks on the rope. Match drill the holes through the plates and into the elevator mast cross tube. When looking from the front of the elevator, the clamp block goes on the left most rope.
Page 38 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Available Kits Kit Number Name KIT-0032 GreyT Cascade Elevator V3 (2 Stage) KIT-0033 GreyT Cascade Elevator V3 Gearbox (Falcon, 20:1) KIT-0034 GreyT Cascade Elevator V3 Gearbox (775pro, 63:1) KIT-0032: GreyT Cascade Elevator V3 (2 Stage)
Page 39 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) KIT-0033: GreyT Cascade Elevator V3 Gearbox (Falcon, 20:1) Part Number Name 217-6515 Falcon 500 217-4973 VersaPlanetary v2 Base Kit, 1:1, 1/2" Hex Output 217-4018 VersaPlanetary v2 CIM Adapter 217-2816 VersaPlanetary Ring Gear...
Page 40 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) WCP-0442: GreyT Cascade Elevator V3 Part Number Name WCP-0442-010 Top Sprocket Mount WCP-0442-011 Chain Spacer WCP-0442-013 VP Mount WCP-0442-017 Cable Clamp WCP-0442-020 Chain Plate WCP-0442-021 Cable Washer 217-3259 1/4" Acetal Spacer - 1/2" Hex WCP-0252 #10-32 x .375"...
Page 41 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Q: How square do the tubes need to be? A: They don’t need to be perfectly square, but we recommend making sure they are as SQUARE as possible. Use a chop saw or mill to cut these tubes. Q: What is the recommended way to jig everything? A: We recommend to drill one hole and then use Cleco’s to hold the part is place as the...
Page 42 GreyT Elevator V3 - User Guide (Rev 1) Revision Table Revision Date Revision # Description 1/7/2022 First revision created. Table of Contents Page 42 wcproducts.com...