Channel Drivetrain
This section outlines the steps required to build a six-wheel, channel-based, differential drivetrain. This design is a good starting point. However, modification maybe required to address the specific needs of the robot being designed. This design is flexible, allowing for different wheel types depending on the overall requirements of the drive train.
The assembly of this drivetrain is broken into a few sections. This allows for a team of people to work on different tasks to complete the build quicker. Each section begins with what parts and the quantity of parts needed to complete the steps in that section. A list of required materials for all sections is listed below.
Full Assembly CAD File - STEP Format |
Video Build Guide
Kit Options
The Channel Drivetrain is built out of the following kits:
FTC Starter Kit V3 Base
Part Number | Description | QTY. |
FTC Starter Kit V3 | 1 |
FTC Starter Kit V2 Base
Part Number | Description | QTY. |
FTC Starter Kit V2 | 1 | |
V2 To V3 Update Bundle | 1 |
Full Bill of Materials
PART NUMBER | DESCRIPTION | QTY. |
45MM X 15MM C CHANNEL - 408MM | 4 | |
45MM X 15MM C CHANNEL - 248MM | 1 | |
U CHANNEL ENDCAP | 4 | |
15MM EXTRUSION - 420MM | 2 | |
5MM X 90MM HEX SHAFT | 6 | |
3MM SPACER | 12 | |
15MM SPACER | 2 | |
THROUGH BORE BEARING - SHORT | 12 | |
THROUGH BORE BEARING - LONG | 4 | |
10 TOOTH #25 SPROCKET | 8 | |
#25 ROLLER CHAIN - 10 FT | 1 | |
M3 STANDOFF - 40MM | 8 | |
TENSIONING BUSHING - 39MM | 8 | |
SHAFT COLLAR | 12 | |
ULTRAPLANETARY GEARBOX KIT & HD HEX MOTOR | 2 | |
ULTRAPLANETARY OUTSIDE MOUNTING BRACKET | 2 | |
15MM PLASTIC 90 DEGREE BRACKET | 12 | |
90MM GRIP WHEEL | 4 | |
90MM OMNI WHEEL | 2 | |
M3 X 8MM HEX CAP SCREWS - 100 PACK | 1 | |
M3 NYLOC NUTS - 100 PACK | 1 |
Sub-Assembly Links
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