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TETRIX MAX Hardware Components Overview

The following mechanical parts overview includes elements from the TETRIX MAX R/C Robotics Set.

TETRIX MAX structural elements are identified by length. For example, a 32 mm channel or a 288 mm
flat bar. Use the centimeter ruler at the bottom of this spread to measure part lengths.

32 mm Channel 39065

96 mm Channel 39066

160 mm Channel 39067

288 mm Channel 39068

Structural Elements

Set Components

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Page 1: ...44715 R C Builder s Guide...

Page 2: ...ion are protected by copyright and are distributed under licenses restricting their use copying and distribution No part of this product or related documentation may be reproduced in any form by any m...

Page 3: ...ntrol Setup 16 1 Channel Placement 17 2 Tool Use 18 3 Take Advantage of Design Features 19 20 4 Assembly of Specialty Parts 21 22 Build Instructions TETRIX MAX RangerMAX Bot Assembly 23 50 TETRIX MAX...

Page 4: ...and can be expanded with additional materials Gives users the opportunity to master the concepts of wiring motor control and much more Fosters teamwork creativity ingenuity and persistence among user...

Page 5: ...ating mechanical devices with moving or rotating parts and assemblies Electrical Make sure the power is turned off when the robot is not in operation Do not operate the robot in a wet environment Alwa...

Page 6: ...Note In order to complete the three builds shown in this book you must have the TETRIX MAX R C Robotics Set 41990 R C Robotics Set 4 Set Components 2021 Pitsco Inc All rights reserved...

Page 7: ...2 TETRIX MAX Flat 160 mm x 27 mm 2 39271 TETRIX MAX Flat 288 mm x 27 mm 2 41791 TETRIX MAX Adjustable Angle Flat Bracket 6 Axles Hubs Spacers Part No Part Name Quantity 39079 TETRIX MAX Motor Hub 2 39...

Page 8: ...ETRIX MAX structural elements are identified by length For example a 32 mm channel or a 288 mm flat bar Use the centimeter ruler at the bottom of this spread to measure part lengths 32 mm Channel 3906...

Page 9: ...le 39072 288 mm Angle 39071 Flat Building Plate 39073 Flat Bracket 39061 L Bracket 39062 Inside Corner Bracket 39281 Inside C Connector 39270 Adjustable Angle Corner Bracket 41790 Set Components 7 202...

Page 10: ...ound Spacer 39387 Structural Elements Stand Off Post 6 32 x 1 39102 Stand Off Post 6 32 x 2 39103 Stand Off Post 6 32 x 32 mm 39107 Stand Off Post 6 32 x 16 mm 41253 Kep Nut 39094 Socket Head Cap Scre...

Page 11: ...le Set Collar 39092 100 mm Axle 39088 Bronze Bushing 39091 Gear Hub Spacer 39090 Axle Spacer 1 8 39100 Axle Spacer 3 8 39101 Motion Elements Gear 40 Tooth 39028 Gear 80 Tooth 39086 Set Components 9 20...

Page 13: ...ard Scale Pivot Arm with Bearing 39593 Standard Scale Servo Motor 39197 Servo Extension 39081 Servo Y Connector 39082 Standard Servo Mounting Kit 41789 Adjustable Servo Bracket 39280 Motion Elements S...

Page 14: ...ry Clip 38009 12 volt 3 000 mAh Battery 39057 4 in 1 Screwdriver 36404 2 in 1 Screwdriver 42991 Hex Key Pack 39104 Miniature Ball Point Hex Driver 40341 Zip Tie 31902 Global NiMH Battery Pack Charger...

Page 15: ...eless Joystick Gamepad System with Receiver 40239 On Off Switch Kit 43169 Control Elements R C Motor Controller with 3 Pin Channel Input Cables 45849 Set Components 13 2021 Pitsco Inc All rights reser...

Page 16: ...Setup Construction Tips TETRIX MAX R C Motor Controller Wiring Illustrated Tank Drive Mode Input 1 connects here Input 2 connects here 14 Setup Construction Tips 2021 Pitsco Inc All rights reserved...

Page 18: ...operation When the TETRIX MAX R C Motor Controller is powered on you should see the LED flash three times The LED will then either stay on or go off depending on which mode the controller is in After...

Page 19: ...nd tighten everything before moving on to the next step A little planning and forethought about how structural elements go together can make your building experience easier quicker and more efficient...

Page 21: ...ger screws for the places where they are necessary This is the proper orientation for kep nuts The self locking feature of the kep nut should always be against the flat surface of the structural eleme...

Page 22: ...e hubs can be used only on axles because of size the motor hub could be incorrectly used on an axle and cause problems with function and attachment of wheels or gears The image on the left shows an ax...

Page 23: ...back view Omni Wheel Setup Parts Needed Tires Wheels Part No Part Name Quantity 36466 TETRIX MAX 4 OmniWheel Pack Assembly 1 Axles Hubs Spacers Part No Part Name Quantity 39091 TETRIX MAX Bronze Bushi...

Page 24: ...3 Tip To get proper offset of rollers between the two wheels remove screws from Step 1 3 and rotate the wheel shown in either direction Reattach screws 22 Setup Construction Tips 2021 Pitsco Inc All...

Page 25: ...ghlight the versatility of this type of assembly Students can explore the performance dynamic created by the differential drive and omni wheel combination with the wireless remote control Students are...

Page 26: ...el elements Remember channels are identified by length Channels Part No Part Name Quantity 39068 TETRIX MAX 288 mm Channel 4 Nuts Screws Fasteners Part No Part Name Quantity 39094 Kep Nut 8 39098 Sock...

Page 27: ...Step 1 0 Step 1 1 Tip It s a good idea to only snug the nuts and screws until all four channels are connected TETRIX MAX RangerMAX Bot Assembly 25 2021 Pitsco Inc All rights reserved...

Page 29: ...he RangerMAX Bot following our step by step video tutorial To view it visit video pitsco com TETRIX Click TETRIX MAX in the right navigation to find the TETRIX MAX Ranger Build TETRIX MAX RangerMAX Bo...

Page 30: ...Tip After all four channels are connected and the square frame is created don t forget to go back and tighten all the screws and nuts 28 TETRIX MAX RangerMAX Bot Assembly 2021 Pitsco Inc All rights r...

Page 31: ...5 16 16 Stand Off Posts Part No Part Name Quantity 39107 TETRIX Stand Off Post 6 32 x 32 mm 4 Plates Brackets Part No Part Name Quantity 39073 TETRIX MAX Flat Building Plate 2 Plates Brackets Part No...

Page 33: ...ket Head Cap Screws 39097 Tip It does not matter in which direction the TETRIX On Off Switch Kit is mounted in the plate It is strictly a matter of personal preference TETRIX MAX RangerMAX Bot Assembl...

Page 37: ...xles Hubs Spacers Part No Part Name Quantity 39079 TETRIX MAX Motor Shaft Hub 2 39172 TETRIX MAX Axle Hub 4 39088 TETRIX MAX 100 mm Axle 2 39091 TETRIX MAX Bronze Bushing 4 39100 TETRIX MAX Axle Space...

Page 40: ...orget to tighten the set screw Tip Align the set screw in the axle hub to the flat side of the 100 mm axle Tip Refer to Omni Wheel Set Up on pages 21 22 to see how to assemble the omni wheel 38 TETRIX...

Page 44: ...holds the motor in place and position To insert motor and move into position this screw must be loose Don t forget to tighten this screw after the motor has been inserted and moved into the desired po...

Page 46: ...holds the motor in place and position To insert motor and move into position this screw must be loose Don t forget to tighten this screw after the motor has been inserted and moved into the desired po...

Page 48: ...look like this Nuts Screws Fasteners Part No Part Name Quantity 39094 Kep Nut 4 39098 Socket Head Cap Screw 6 32 x 5 16 8 Battery Charger Part No Part Name Quantity 38009 TETRIX MAX Battery Clip 2 390...

Page 49: ...ep 4 1 Tip For additional resources for the RangerMAX Bot visit video pitsco com TETRIX Tip This step uses the 32 mm Stand Off Post 39107 TETRIX MAX RangerMAX Bot Assembly 47 2021 Pitsco Inc All right...

Page 53: ...e Mode button on the R C motor controller to change the drive mode to single stick drive In single stick drive the LED near the Mode button should be on For visual help in wiring the circuit refer to...

Page 54: ...mooth surface in which orientation can the robot pull the most weight a front wheel drive orientation or a rear wheel drive orientation Make predictions beforehand as to which way will be more efficie...

Page 55: ...to highlight the usefulness of this type of assembly Servo motors mounted at shoulder and neck joints help create a humanoid aspect beyond just the physical structure Students can explore the perform...

Page 56: ...ghten everything before moving on to the next step Step 1 Parts Needed Channels Part No Part Name Quantity 39067 TETRIX MAX 160 mm Channel 4 Plates Brackets Part No Part Name Quantity 39281 TETRIX MAX...

Page 60: ...e Quantity 39055 TETRIX MAX 4 Wheel 2 36466 OmniWheel Pack Assembly 2 Nuts Screws Fasteners Part No Part Name Quantity 39094 Kep Nut 14 39097 Socket Head Cap Screw 6 32 x 1 2 22 39098 Socket Head Cap...

Page 62: ...holds the motor in place and position To insert motor and move into position this screw must be loose Don t forget to tighten this screw after the motor has been inserted and moved into the desired po...

Page 69: ...step uses the Axle Set Collar 39092 Don t forget to tighten the set screw Tip Refer to Omni Wheel Set Up on pages 21 22 to see how to assemble the omni wheel TETRIX MAX MiniMAX Bot Assembly 67 2021 Pi...

Page 77: ...et 2 Bars Angles Part No Part Name Quantity 39072 TETRIX MAX 144 mm Angle 2 Posts Standoffs Part No Part Name Quantity 39102 TETRIX Stand Off Post 6 32 x 1 4 39107 TETRIX Stand Off Post 6 32 x 32 mm 2...

Page 79: ...Step 3 0 Step 3 1 Tip This step uses the 16 mm Stand Off Post 41253 Tip This step uses the 16 mm Stand Off Post 41253 TETRIX MAX MiniMAX Bot Assembly 77 2021 Pitsco Inc All rights reserved...

Page 87: ...Step 3 15 Step 3 16 Tip Don t forget to make sure all nuts and screws are tight before moving on to the next step TETRIX MAX MiniMAX Bot Assembly 85 2021 Pitsco Inc All rights reserved...

Page 88: ...tity 39172 TETRIX MAX Axle Hub 2 39092 TETRIX MAX Axle Set Collar 1 39088 TETRIX MAX 100 mm Axle 1 39091 TETRIX MAX Bronze Bushing 3 39090 TETRIX MAX Gear Hub Spacer 1 39100 TETRIX MAX Axle Spacer 1 8...

Page 90: ...hannel is at a slight angle compared to the 144 mm angles This angle determines how the arm hangs in relation to the body This angle can be adjusted for personal preference 88 TETRIX MAX MiniMAX Bot A...

Page 92: ...s the Axle Hub 39172 Don t forget to tighten the set screw Tip Tighten the 1 1 4 socket head cap screws completely to make room for axle spacers in subsequent steps 90 TETRIX MAX MiniMAX Bot Assembly...

Page 104: ...le Set Collar 1 39088 TETRIX MAX 100 mm Axle 1 39091 TETRIX MAX Bronze Bushing 3 39090 TETRIX MAX Gear Hub Spacer 1 39100 TETRIX MAX Axle Spacer 1 8 3 39101 TETRIX MAX Axle Spacer 3 8 1 39387 TETRIX M...

Page 107: ...l is at a slight angle compared to the 144 mm angles This angle determines how the arm hangs in relation to the body This angle can be adjusted for personal preference TETRIX MAX MiniMAX Bot Assembly...

Page 108: ...the Axle Hub 39172 Don t forget to tighten the set screw Tip Tighten the 1 1 4 socket head cap screws completely to make room for axle spacers in subsequent steps 106 TETRIX MAX MiniMAX Bot Assembly...

Page 115: ...Step 5 17 Step 5 18 Tip Don t forget to make sure all nuts and screws are tight before moving on to the next step TETRIX MAX MiniMAX Bot Assembly 113 2021 Pitsco Inc All rights reserved...

Page 116: ...00 mm Axle 1 39091 TETRIX MAX Bronze Bushing 1 39101 TETRIX MAX Axle Spacer 3 8 1 Posts Standoffs Part No Part Name Quantity 39102 TETRIX Stand Off Post 6 32 x 1 2 39103 TETRIX Stand Off Post 6 32 x 2...

Page 121: ...Step 6 6 Step 6 7 Tip This step uses the 16 mm threaded spacer from the Single Standard Scale Servo Motor Bracket 39060 TETRIX MAX MiniMAX Bot Assembly 119 2021 Pitsco Inc All rights reserved...

Page 125: ...Step 6 14 Step 6 15 Tip Don t forget to make sure all nuts and screws are tight before moving on to the next step TETRIX MAX MiniMAX Bot Assembly 123 2021 Pitsco Inc All rights reserved...

Page 126: ...Nuts Screws Fasteners Part No Part Name Quantity 39094 Kep Nut 6 39097 Socket Head Cap Screw 6 32 x 1 2 10 39111 Button Head Cap Screw 3 8 4 Battery Charger Part No Part Name Quantity 39057 TETRIX MA...

Page 131: ...e is to the outside of the receiver Connect the battery to the on off power switch Connect the Powerpole wire from the switch to one of the 12 volt power inputs on the R C motor controller Press the M...

Page 132: ...ot should look like Would you rather build a humanoid type robot or the traditional mobile driving platform It s time for an open ended building challenge With the permission of your teacher modify Mi...

Page 133: ...e maintaining a very stable platform Two servo motors are used in the lifting and gripping subsystem The lift arm allows for a solid exploration of levers and mechanical advantage while the gripper is...

Page 134: ...and Off Post 6 32 x 1 4 Channels Part No Part Name Quantity 39066 TETRIX MAX 96 mm Channel 1 39067 TETRIX MAX 160 mm Channel 1 39068 TETRIX MAX 288 mm Channel 2 Plates Brackets Part No Part Name Quant...

Page 135: ...te any substructure it s a good idea to only snug nuts and screws until you are sure all elements fit together Then go back and tighten everything before moving on to the next step TETRIX MAX RotoGrip...

Page 140: ...Step 1 10 Step 1 11 Tip Don t forget to make sure all nuts and screws are tight before moving on to the next step 138 TETRIX MAX RotoGrip Bot Assembly 2021 Pitsco Inc All rights reserved...

Page 141: ...TETRIX MAX 4 OmniWheel Pack Assembly 1 Nuts Screws Fasteners Part No Part Name Quantity 39094 Kep Nut 4 39097 Socket Head Cap Screw 6 32 x 1 2 4 39098 Socket Head Cap Screw 6 32 x 5 16 10 Gearing Par...

Page 142: ...ly should look like this Step 2 0 Assemble two like this Tip This step uses the button head cap screw that comes with the omni wheel assembly 140 TETRIX MAX RotoGrip Bot Assembly 2021 Pitsco Inc All r...

Page 150: ...Tip Don t forget to tighten the set screw Tip Don t forget to make sure all nuts and screws are tight before moving on to the next step 148 TETRIX MAX RotoGrip Bot Assembly 2021 Pitsco Inc All rights...

Page 151: ...2 x 1 2 17 39098 Socket Head Cap Screw 6 32 x 5 16 22 Gearing Part No Part Name Quantity 39028 TETRIX MAX Gear 40 Tooth 1 39086 TETRIX MAX Gear 80 Tooth 1 Posts Standoffs Part No Part Name Quantity 39...

Page 162: ...is step uses the Axle Set Collar 39092 Don t forget to tighten the set screw Tip This step uses the Axle Hub 39172 Don t forget to tighten the set screw 160 TETRIX MAX RotoGrip Bot Assembly 2021 Pitsc...

Page 164: ...Part No Part Name Quantity 39274 TETRIX MAX Flat 64 mm x 27 mm 2 39273 TETRIX MAX Flat 96 mm x 27 mm 2 41791 TETRIX MAX Adjustable Angle Flat Bracket 6 Axles Hubs Spacers Part No Part Name Quantity 3...

Page 165: ...Step 4 0 Step 4 1 Tip This step uses the 16 mm Stand Off Post 41253 Tip This step uses the 1 Stand Off Post 39102 TETRIX MAX RotoGrip Bot Assembly 163 2021 Pitsco Inc All rights reserved...

Page 178: ...Mount gripper to arm Tip Don t forget to make sure all nuts and screws are tight before moving on to the next step Step 4 25 176 TETRIX MAX RotoGrip Bot Assembly 2021 Pitsco Inc All rights reserved...

Page 179: ...m 1 Nuts Screws Fasteners Part No Part Name Quantity 39094 Kep Nut 14 39097 Socket Head Cap Screw 6 32 x 1 2 1 39098 Socket Head Cap Screw 6 32 x 5 16 13 39111 Button Head Cap Screw 3 8 8 Partial asse...

Page 180: ...Step 5 0 Step 5 1 Tip This step uses one 1 2 Socket Head Cap Screw 39097 and one 5 16 Socket Head Cap Screw 39098 178 TETRIX MAX RotoGrip Bot Assembly 2021 Pitsco Inc All rights reserved...

Page 186: ...C motor controller Press the Mode button on the R C motor controller to change the drive mode to single stick drive In single stick drive the LED near the Mode button should be on For visual help in...

Page 187: ...e time without dumping the ball think capping hazardous waste and then disposing of the waste and container As technology advances and the operation of remote control devices becomes more common in al...

Page 188: ...ition the center position of a servo motor obstacle a physical object that blocks the path of a robot pincer one of the two pieces that can be opened or closed to function as a gripper remote control...

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