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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

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

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

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

Expand the horizons of your TETRIX PRIME R/C Starter Set. Engineer bigger, more advanced robots, increase the robustness of builds, and combine all the Tetrix Prime; components using the additional parts and pieces included in the Tetrix Prime; Expansion Set.

The Tetrix Prime; Expansion Set comes with three major parts that will provide students more design options for their robots:

• Aluminum linkages – Mechanical linkages connect to manage force and movement.
• Aluminum plates – Create custom gearboxes, strengthen connections, or create new ways to connect and combine all the Tetrix Prime; components.
• Aluminum gussets – Use to connect beams or structural components as well as provide additional strength to joints.
• Tetrix Prime; parts and pieces are made from aluminum and plastic.

This set includes what you need for students to start building programmable robots with the TETRIX PULSE Robotics Controller.

Includes:

• TETRIX PULSE Robotics Controller with USB cable
• Grove Line Finder and Ultrasonic Sensors
• 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 and 2 six-volt DC motors
• 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 guide

The Rhino Track Drive is a tank track module utilizing a two (2) inch wide timing belt tread. Four (4) robust molded pulleys direct the path of a high grip belt, driven by an optional AndyMark gearbox or transmission. The Rhino Track Drive features rigid, 3/16 inch thick aluminum plates and an easily adjustable belt tension mechanism. 

This is an ambidextrous module, so it can be used for the left or right side just by switching the plates from one side to the other. Once mounting it to cross braces like REV Extrusion, not included, or another Chassis, you can choose to make countersink holes on the appropriate sides.

The Rhino Track Drive Module ships in an un-assembled kit. Please see the assembly instructions on the "Files and Documents" tab for any assembly assistance. 

NOT INCLUDED: A gearbox, such as the Toughbox Mini, as shown in the layout print and example pictures. Bumper brackets (am-3358) are available, but not included.

This module includes one belt. In order to create a typical drive system for most applications, two modules will need to be purchased. We suggest the use of four (4) pieces of 1" wide REV extrusion as bracing structure between two Rhino Track Drive Modules. Pictures of this setup version are shown on the "How To / Pictures" tab.

Belt Tension:
Proper belt tension is detailed in this document.

Bumpers:
We have a bumper set you can buy for these if needed. Check out the Bumper Kit for Rhino Track Drive Module (am-3358)