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FRC Build System
  • Overview and Features
    • Key Features
    • General Specs
    • Zeroing Module
  • General Info
    • Kit Contents
      • Complete Kits
      • Individual Components
      • Ratio Kits
    • Ratio Options
    • Configurations
  • Assembly Instructions
    • Getting Started
    • Standard
      • Step 1-4
      • Step 5-8
      • Step 9-11
      • Step 12-13
    • Flipped
      • Step 1-5
      • Step 6-9
      • Step 10-12
      • Step 13-14
    • Wheel Tread Cutting
    • Converting to Gear Cartridge
    • Colson Wheel Option
  • Applications
    • Tube Mounting
    • Corner Mounting
  • Misc
    • Maintenance
    • FAQ & Trouble Shooting
    • Changelog
    • Other Configurations
      • Kit Contents
        • Complete Kits
        • Individual Components
        • Ratio Kits
      • Ratio Options
        • Custom Gear Ratios
      • General Specs
      • Getting Started
        • Flipped (Gears Above)
          • Step 1-5
          • Step 6-9
          • Step 10-13
          • Step 14-15
        • Flipped (Gears Below)
          • Step 1-5
          • Step 6-9
          • Step 10-12
          • Step 13-14
        • Flipped (Belt)
          • Step 1-5
          • Step 6-9
          • Step 10-14
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  1. Misc

Maintenance

These are some tips and tricks to keep the product running without a hitch. Failure to do maintenance may result in issues.

First Time Assembly

  1. Loctite all bolts

  2. Grease all gears

    1. We recommend Lucas Red "N" Tacky for all gears

  3. All bolts are tight and there are no gaps in the assembly

  4. Gears mess correctly and everything spins smoothly

General Maintenance

  1. Check for excessive wear in gears

  2. Reapply grease

  3. Verify everything still spins smoothly

  4. No damage to printed parts

Yearly Maintenance

  1. Disassemble gearbox

  2. Replace all gears, if aluminum gears were used

  3. Clean all components

  4. Inspect all components for wear or damage

  5. Reassemble with new bolts with Loctite and grease all gears

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