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Inventor’s Guide
Structure
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The parts in the VEX Structure Subsystem form the base of every robot. These parts
are the “skeleton” of the robot to which all other parts are attached. This subsystem
consists of all the main structural components in the VEX Design System including all
the metal components and hardware pieces. These pieces connect together to form the
“skeleton” or frame of the robot.
Introduction to the Structure Subsystem
In the VEX Robotics
Design System the
majority of the
components in the
Structure Subsystem are
made from bent sheet-
metal. These pieces
(either aluminum or
steel) come in a variety
of shapes and sizes and
are suited to different
functions on a robot.
Different types of parts
are designed for different
applications.
The VEX structural pieces all contain square holes (0.182” sq) on a standardized 1/2”
grid. This standardized hole-spacing allows for VEX parts to be connected in almost any
conguration. The smaller diamond holes are there to help users cut pieces using tin-snips or
ne-toothed hacksaws without leaving sharp corners.
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