Tetrix Max Expansion Set

This is a Heavy Duty Hex Bearing which outperforms our previous 1/2" Hex Bearings as it has a Heavy Duty Inner Race. This FR8ZZ-HexHD bearing, 1/2" hex bore, flanged, heavy duty inner race, shielded ball bearing, has an inner race that is thicker and stronger than our recent offering of a similar bearing (am-0279). This bearing has more material between the corners of the hex bore and the edge of the race making it stronger and much less likely to crack under high load.

This bearing is guaranteed to have a stronger, thicker race. 100% of these bearings have been quality checked for a smooth fit over 1/2" hex stock here at AndyMark. Many of our long-time customers will recognize this bearing, as it is the same version we sold back in 2008-2011, and we did not have any failures. Now, it is renamed and quality checked for your high load needs - including drive chassis with cantilevered wheels.

Specifications:

• Inside diameter: 0.500-0.502 inch hex bore
• Outside diameter: 1.125 inch
• Flange thickness: 0.062 inch
• Overall thickness: 0.312 inch
• Weight: 0.05 pound

The TETRIX PRIZM Robotics Controller is a fully integrated, programmable brain for your bot that features a variety of motor, servo, encoder, and sensor ports with convenient connectors that enable you to control your robot's behavior like never before. This controller offers the best of both worlds – a learning tool that is powerful yet easy to use. With PRIZM you can take learning to new heights by creating robots that are smarter, more precise, and as real world as it gets.

The controller is specifically developed for use with theTetrix Max; building system and comes with programming support for theArduino Software (IDE), which is compatible with Windows, Mac OS X 10.7 or newer, and Linux devices that have a USB port.

The PRIZM Robotics Controller features:

• 32 KB flash programmable memory
• ATmega328P processor with Arduino Optiboot bootloader installed
• 4 digital sensor ports (D2 can be used as a serial port) and 3 analog sensor ports
• 1 I2C port, 1 USB programming port, 1 motor controller expansion port, and 2 quadrature encoder input ports
• 2 high-current DC motor control ports
• 6 standard control servo ports and 2 continuous rotation (CR) servo ports
• Battery connection port (additional port used to daisy-chain power to other devices)
• Programmable Start button (green) and a non-programmable Stop/Reset button (red)
• Comes with USB cable, power switch, motor cables, and a Quick-Start Guide

New for the 2023-2024 Season

Download the Kit List here.
 

FTC Teams are eligible to get 1 kit at a heavily discounted price. To apply for the discount please fill out this application form.

This kit does not include any control system components.

Product Overview

This is a 10 mm round bore bearing that is unflanged. The Shielded Ball Bearing is a great way to make things spin fast!

Specifications

• Bore: 10 mm Round
• Flange: Unflanged
• Material: Steel
• Outside Diameter: 26 mm
• Seal Type: Shielded
• Style: Radial
• Weight: 0.04 lbs
• Width: 8 mm

Get the best of both worlds and take hands-on STEM learning to the next level with the TETRIX MAX Dual-Control Robotics Set. Complete with the PRIZM Robotics Controller and wireless gamepad and receiver, this set comes with everything needed to create programmable or remote-controlled robots. Designed to provide one student or a team of up to four students with the hardware necessary to engineer, test, drive, or code robots, this set is complete with a builder’s guide and a programming guide that introduces the basics of building and coding through a series of hands-on projects.

Includes:

• TETRIX PRIZM Robotics Controller with USB cable
• TETRIX Tele-Op Control Module and SONY PS4 DUALSHOCK Controller Bundle
• Grove Line Finder and Ultrasonic Sensors
• Gamepad-style, four-channel wireless controller*
• R/C motor controller and mounting kit
• 679 building elements
• Structural, motion, and hardware elements including a variety of wheels, gears, channels, flats, and connectors
• Two 12-volt DC motors, motor cables, and two 180-degree standard-scale servo motors
• Rechargeable battery pack and charger
• Battery switch and assembly tools
• Sturdy storage bin, lid, and sorting tray
• Printed builder's guide – a robust teacher’s resource packed with instructions for building three models, safety information, resources, activities, and more
• Printed guide to programming the PRIZM controller using theArduino Software (IDE), which is compatible with Windows, Mac OS X 10.7 or newer, and Linux devices that contain a USB port

If you can dream up a design, you can build it with the TETRIX MAX Building System. TETRIX is a complete design system for students who are serious about engineering.

Featuring heavy-duty, aircraft-grade aluminum elements for construction, powerful drive motors, and expandable capabilities, TETRIX provides the ideal platform for creativity. Whether students want to build a basic square-chassis robot base with a remote control or incorporate other electronics (not included) to design a highly specific autonomous robot, this system is unlimited. Designed to provide one student or a team of students with the hardware to get started on a robotics or other build project, this starter set eliminates the worry that you might miss a needed part to finish the project.

Includes the comprehensive TETRIX MAX Builder’s Guide (hard copy and CD), a 190-page teacher’s resource packed with several model build instructions, safety information, resources, challenges, and more. Includes a variety ofTetrix Max; structural elements, DC motors, servos and hardware, gears, wheels, axles, tubing, flats and angles, and channels. It also includes a gamepad controller and batteries, rechargeable battery and charger, motor and servo controller board, and storage case with lid.

Number of Pieces: 584

This pack offers 70 additional structural elements, perfect for outfitting classrooms or robotics competition teams with an assortment of building and design components.

Includes:

• Channels in every length
• Variety of flats in every length, as well as flat brackets, bars, and plates
• Assortment of brackets such as corner brackets, inside C connectors, and angle corner brackets, along with angle bars and round spacers

This set includes everything you need for students to start building remote-controlled and autonomous-controlled robots with the TETRIX PRIME system.

Includes:

• TETRIX PULSE Robotics Controller with USB cable
• Grove Line Finder and Ultrasonic Sensors
• Gamepad-style, four-channel wireless controller for easy operation of the motors and servos
• 290+ Tetrix Prime; aluminum and plastic pieces including structural elements, connectors, hubs, brackets, wheels, and gears plus a Gripper Kit
• Rechargeable battery pack and charger
• 2 standard servos, 2 continuous rotation servos, and 2 six-volt DC motors
• On/off switch
• 4-in-1 screwdriver, 2-in-1 screwdriver, and hex nut driver
• Sturdy storage bin
• Balls and cups for robot course
• Detailed and graphic programming and builder’s guide

This kit is made of the components that facilitate smooth linear movement on the Climber in a Box. The Bearing Kits are made to allow a piece of Box Extrusion to telescopically slide in and out of another, a large piece of Box Extrusion. These kits either come with brackets that work with a 1 in. and 1.5 in. box tube, or a 1.5 in. and 2 in. box tube. 

Items Included in am-4661:

• 2 - 1.5 in. Tube Bearing Plate (am-4644) 
• 4 - 0.192 in. ID 0.375 in. OD 1.5 in. Long Aluminum Spacer (am-1599)
• 2 - 0.375 in. ID 0.5 in. OD 0.688 in. Long Plastic Spacer (am-1611)
• 2 - 0.192 in. ID 0.3125 in. OD 1.5 in. Long Aluminum Spacer (am-1503)
• 2 - Insider Slider Block (am-4629)
• 2 - 1 x 1 in. Clamp Slider Block (am-4630)
• 2 - 0.192 in. ID 5/16 in. OD 0.875 in. Long Male to Female Aluminum Standoff (am-1613)
• 2 - 0.625 in. Wide 30 in. Long Constant Force Spring (am-4657)
• 8 - 8 mm Flat Washer (am-1009)
• 4 - 8 mm ID 22 mm OD Shielded Bearing (608ZZ) (am-4456)
• 8 - 10-32 Nylock Jam Nut (am-1063)
• 6 - 10-32 Jam Nut (am-1612)
• 6 - 10-32 x 2 in. Socket Head Cap Screw (am-1049)
• 8 - 10-32 x 3/8 in. Button Head Cap Screw with Nylon Patch (am-1588)
• 6 - #10 Flat Washer (am-1026)
• 4 - 10-32 x 0.5 in. Hex Drive Flat Head Cap Screw with Nylon Patch (am-1505)

Items Included in am-4662:

• 2 - 2 in. Tube Bearing Plate (am-4645)
• 4 - 0.192 in. ID 0.375 in. OD 2 in. Long Aluminum Spacer (am-1600)
• 2 - 0.33 in. ID 0.47 in. OD 1.18 in. Long Plastic Spacer (am-1610)
• 2 - 0.192 in. ID 0.3125 in. OD 2 in. Long Aluminum Spacer (am-1582)
• 2 - Insider Slider Block (am-4629)
• 2 - 1.5 x 1.5 in. Clamp Slider Block (am-4631)
• 2 - 0.625 in. Wide 30 in. Long Constant Force Spring (am-4657)
• 8 - 8 mm Flat Washer (am-1009)
• 4 - 8 mm ID 22 mm OD Shielded Bearing (608ZZ) (am-4456)
• 12 - 10-32 Nylock Jam Nut (am-1063)
• 6 - 10-32 Jam Nut (am-1612)
• 6 - 10-32 x 2.5 in. Socket Head Cap Screw (am-1024)
• 8 - 10-32 x 3/8 in. Button Head Cap Screw with Nylon Patch (am-1588)
• 6 - #10 Flat Washer (am-1026)
• 4 - 10-32 x 0.5 in. Hex Drive Flat Head Cap Screw with Nylon Patch (am-1505)

Documents

Layout Print(s)

am-4661 1.5in to 1.0in Tubing Bearing Kit.pdf

am-4662 2.0in to 1.5in Climber in a Box Bearing Assembly.pdf

CAD File(s)

am-4661 1.5in to 1.0in Tubing Bearing Kit.STEP

am-4662 2.0in to 1.5in Climber in a Box Bearing Assembly.STEP