The SplineXS has an 8mm OD, which means the shaft fits into a standard 8mm ID bearing. This features allows teams to better support the end of the SplineXS shaft when the application demands it.
The SplineXS shaft on the Kraken X60 has a #10-32 tapped hole at the end, perfectly designed to fit the #10-32 x .250" L PHCS (WCP-1740) offered by WCP.
To help with cooling, the Kraken X60 has (2x) #10-32 tapped holes on the side. This allows teams to install up to (2x) pneumatic fittings to assist with cooling motors between matches or while practicing at home for extended periods of time.
Having two cooling ports gives teams the option of plumbing motors together, allowing for a single inlet to push air through multiple motors at once.
The cooling ports provide a pathway into the motor and should be protected when not in use. An unprotected cooling port can allow debris to enter the motor and can cause permanent damage to the motor.
Is cooling required?
No. This is an optional feature that was added for teams practicing at home. Forcing cool air into the motors can reduce the downtime between practice matches. All thermal testing was done without actively cooling the motors.
Remove the (2x) #10-32 bolts located on the side of the Kraken X60 Motor
Install the pneumatic fittings.
The Kraken X60 has eleven #10-32 mounting holes on a 2" bolt circle, spaced 30 degrees apart. Allowing the Kraken to mount on the traditional 2-hole CIM mounting pattern, as well as applications that use the 6 and 8 hole patterns of the Falcon and NEO.
The blind mounting holes are 0.250" deep, meaning they don't go through the mounting plate. By using blind mounting holes, teams cannot lock the motor's internal rotor by using too long of a screw.
The table below shows the appropriate bolt length that should be used when mounting the Kraken X60.
0.0625"
0.250"
0.125"
0.375"
0.250"
0.500"
The following sections provide detailed information on various use cases with the Kraken X60
