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Vex EDR V5 - User Manual

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The Completed Look of the Build
Completed VEX EDR Speed Build
This robot is designed so that it can be built quickly and driven around either autonomously
or with the V5 Controller.
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Vex EDR V5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVex
ModelEDR V5
CategoryRobotics
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Build Instructions Overview

Step 1: Initial Frame Assembly

Assemble the base frame using U-Channels, angle braces, and hex nut retainers with screws and nuts.

Step 2: Frame Reinforcement

Add a second U-Channel to the base frame for added rigidity, secured with hardware.

Step 3: Mid-Frame Construction

Attach another U-Channel to the existing frame using nuts and screws.

Step 4: Side Mount Attachment

Attach hex nut retainers with bearing flats to the sides of the frame using screws and nuts.

Step 5: Side Mount Reinforcement

Add second hex nut retainers with bearing flats to the frame's sides.

Step 6: Shaft and Bearing Installation

Install shafts through bearing flats using rubber shaft collars.

Step 7: First Smart Motor Mounting

Mount a V5 Smart Motor to the frame using a screw.

Step 8: Spacer and Screw Assembly

Attach a spacer and a long screw to the motor mount.

Step 9: Step 6 Sub-Assembly Integration

Attach the previously assembled shaft and bearing components.

Step 10: Second Smart Motor Mounting

Mount the second V5 Smart Motor using a screw.

Step 11: Spacer and Screw Addition

Add a spacer and a long screw to the second motor mount.

Step 12: First Wheel Assembly

Attach a wheel to the shaft using a spacer, shaft collars, and insert.

Step 13: Second Wheel Assembly

Attach a second wheel to the opposite shaft using similar components.

Step 14: Rear Shaft Installation

Install a 3-inch shaft with a rubber shaft collar.

Step 15: First Omni-Wheel Assembly

Attach an omni-wheel to the rear shaft using a spacer and shaft collars.

Step 16: Rear Shaft Securing

Secure the rear shaft with a rubber shaft collar.

Step 17: Second Omni-Wheel Assembly

Attach the second omni-wheel to the rear shaft.

Step 18: Battery Clip Attachment

Secure V5 Battery Clips using screws and nuts.

Step 19: V5 Radio Installation

Mount the V5 Radio using screws.

Step 20: V5 Robot Brain Mounting

Attach the V5 Robot Brain to the chassis using connector pins.

Step 21: V5 Robot Battery Insertion

Insert the V5 Robot Battery into its designated slot.

Build Instruction Tips

Robot Flipping Guidance (Step 4)

The green icon indicates the build needs to be flipped over for the next steps.

Sub-Assembly Usage (Step 6)

Only one sub-assembly from Step 6 is used now; the other is for later.

Smart Motor Orientation

Ensure motors are oriented correctly: screw holes outside, shaft hole inside.

Robot Rotation Procedure (Step 18)

The green icon indicates the build needs to be rotated 180 degrees.

Robot Brain Wiring (Step 22)

Wire ports on the Robot Brain to devices using respective cables.

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