Aug 29th 2023
Transforming the torque and speed of the motion is accomplished by changing the size of the sprockets (or gears). Reference this diagram (which can also be found in your FTC Starter Kit Guide) to help…
Aug 24th 2023
Sprockets and chain are ideal for transmitting motion over long distances. A chain consists of a continuous set of links that ride on the sprockets to transmit motion. The REV DUO Build System is desi…
Aug 22nd 2023
Kick off your students' journeys into robotics education with our all-new curriculum, Intro to Robotics I!Using the REV DUO line of products, this curriculum establishes the basics of r…
Published by Greg Needel, David Yanoshak
Aug 15th 2023
Have a plan for where the brackets and other structure pieces will go before starting your build. Once pieces of extrusion are connected together, it can be difficult to go back and add…
Aug 9th 2023
When using nyloc nuts, make sure the beveled “nyloc” side is facing out. You can also identify this side by looking for a non-metal nylon ring inside of the nut.Our weekly Tech + Tool Tip Tuesday cont…
Aug 1st 2023
Building “studs up” is recommended with the REV DUO Build System. This means building with the screw head inside of the extrusion and the nut on the outside. Pay attention to the direction that screws…
Jul 26th 2023
When securing a bracket to extrusion, we recommend pre-loading the bracket with screws. This is when screws and nuts are loaded on the bracket before it is even brought near the extrusion. The pre-loa…
Jul 18th 2023
Did you know that a bracket’s alignment ribs should always face the extrusion slot? Facing the alignment ribs toward the extrusion’s slot can help square the bracket to the extrusion. It can also help…
