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Introduction to Drivetrains and Axles/Shafts.

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Today you will be looking at drivetrains in preparation for building our first drivetrain in class.
Navigate to the Drivetrains explanation page on VexRobotics and read through the article.
Article Link: https://kb.vex.com/hc/en-us/articles/360035952771-Drivetrain-Drivetrains-for-VEX-V5

After reading through the article answer the following questions based on the information in the article
Question 1
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In the space below draw a detailed sketch of what a Standard Drive looks like.

Question 2
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In the space below draw a detailed sketch of what a H-Drive looks like.

Question 3
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In the space below draw a detailed sketch of what a Mecanum Drive looks like.

Question 4
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In the space below draw a detailed sketch of what a 4 wheel Holonomic Drive looks like.

Question 5
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In the space below draw a detailed sketch of whatyou think a 3 wheel Holonomic Drive looks like.

Question 6
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Match the correct minimum number of motores required for each drivetrain type

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  • Standard Drive
  • H Drive
  • Mecanum Drive
  • Holonomic Drive
  • Track Drive
Question 7
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Explain how a Standard drive works and the advantages, disadvantages, programming required, and any other important notes.

Question 8
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Explain how an H-Drive works and the advantages, disadvantages, programming required, and any other important notes.

Question 9
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Explain how a Mecanum Drive works and the advantages, disadvantages, programming required, and any other important notes.

Question 10
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Explain how a Holonomic-Drive works and the advantages, disadvantages, programming required, and any other important notes.

Navigate to the Chassis explanation page on VexRobotics and read through the article.

Article Link: https://kb.vex.com/hc/en-us/articles/360035953131-Design-a-Chassis-Structure-for-VEX-V5

After reading through the article answer the following questions based on the information in the article
Question 11
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What are the 5 key things to consider when planning a chassis for a drive train?

Question 12
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What things should be considered before determining what size and shape your drive train will have?

Question 13
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Draw the two good examples of supporting and axle as displayed in the article.

Navigate to the Shafts explanation page on VexRobotics and read through the article.

Article Link: https://kb.vex.com/hc/en-us/articles/360035591372-Shafts-Structure-for-VEX-V5

After reading through the article answer the following questions based on the information in the article
Question 14
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Not only do shafts need to be supported correct but they must have a way two spin smoothly. Explain why this is important and how we can achieve thise smooth spin using VEX parts.

Question 15
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Explain what a Clamping Shaft Collar is and how it works.

Question 16
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Explain what a Rubber Shaft Collar is and how it works.

Question 17
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Explain what a Shaft Collar (Spagetti-O) is and how does it work.