Basic Features
PlanetaryX
The PlanetaryX was built with a wide range of FRC use cases in mind, incorporating features that make it adaptable to a variety of applications. Many of these features are highlighted in the sections below.
Input Block - Mounting Holes
The Input Block includes four #10-32 tapped holes, highlighted below, for custom mounting options. These holes follow the 1/2" Pitch Spacing Standard used across our product line, allowing for seamless integration with other WCP components.
The Input Block features two #10-32 clearance holes, highlighted below, that support motors with a 2" bolt circle mounting pattern. Alternatively, these holes can be used to directly mount the Input Block by capturing #10-32 nuts in the integrated pockets, allowing it to be securely attached to a surface while following the 1/2" Pitch Spacing Standard.
The Input Block features two distinct Side Mounting hole patterns with #10-32 tapped holes, highlighted below. These threaded holes can then be used to mount the Input Block while following the 1/2" Pitch Spacing Standard.
Input Block - Bolt Circles
The Input Block features four standard FRC motor bolt circle patterns, providing compatibility with virtually any legal FRC motor. This eliminates the need for additional adapter plates, making motor integration quick and straightforward.
Input Couplers
The PlanetaryX is designed to support both Direct Motor input and 1/2" Hex Shaft Input through the use of the couplers shown below.
The Female Input Coupler features a 1/2" deep hex bore designed to accept standard 1/2" hex shafts. It includes a #10-32 clearance hole, allowing a bolt to pass through and secure the shaft in place. This coupler provides a simple and effective way to transmit torque while maintaining axial retention.
The Male Input Coupler features a 1.5" long, 1/2" hex shaft with a #10-32 blind tapped hole that is 3/4" deep. This coupler is designed to transfer torque efficiently while providing a secure fastening point for axial retention.
Output Block - Mounting Holes
The Output Block includes six #10-32 tapped holes on a 2" Bolt Circle, highlighted below, for custom mounting options.
The Output Block features two distinct Side Mounting hole patterns with #10-32 tapped holes, highlighted below. These threaded holes can then be used to mount the Input Block while following the 1/2" Pitch Spacing Standard.
Output Block - Hex Socket
The 1/2" Hex Socket features a standard 1/2" hex output bore, providing seamless compatibility with the WCP 1/2" hex ecosystem and other common FRC components. This also makes it easy to integrate the PlanetaryX into a variety of robot mechanisms.
The #10-32 clearance hole, highlighted below, is used to secure the output shaft and prevent the 1/2" Hex shaft from backing out over time due to vibration or repeated cycles.
The 1/2" Hex Socket also features six 3mm holes on a 0.75" Bolt Circle for the included 3mm dowel pins, as shown below. This optional interface increases torque capacity by providing additional resistance to rotational shear.
The Back Side of the 1/2" Hex Socket features an integrated pocket that is meant to capture a #10-32 nut. This pocket allows for a quick and easy removal or swap of the Output Shaft.
The image below demonstrates how the integrated nut pocket can be used to secure the output shaft from the outside, allowing for quick and easy shaft removal or replacement.
Encoder Compatibility
The integrated bolt circle on the Output Block provides a simple mounting solution for the WCP ThroughBore Encoder as shown below.
PX 180 Degree Gearbox
Bolt Circles
The PX 180 Degree Gearbox Plate features two bolt circle patterns, supporting motors with either a 2" or 1.375" bolt circle. This allows for compatibility with a wider range of motor mounting options.
Mounting Holes
The PX 180-Degree Gearbox Plate features six #10-32 clearance holes for mounting directly to the Planetary X, along with two #10-32 tapped holes that can be used for additional mounting configurations.
C-C Spacing
The PX 180-Degree Gearbox features a 2.552" center-to-center spacing, as shown below. This spacing is designed to support both gear and belt-and-pulley configurations, giving teams the flexibility to choose the method that best fits their mechanism.
Gear Compatibility
The PX 180-Degree Gearbox center-to-center spacing is designed to support a 102T gear spacing configuration.
Pulley Compatibility
The PX 180-Degree Gearbox center-to-center spacing is designed to support belt-and-pulley configurations, allowing for compact and efficient power transmission. An example setup is shown below.
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