28971 Parallax

Web Site: www.parallax.com Office: (916) 624-8333 Forums: forums.parallax.com Fax: (916) 624-8003 Sales: sales parallax.com Sales: (888) 512-1024 Technical: support parallax.com Tech Support: (888) 997-8267 Caster Wheel Kit ( 28971) Features Dual 3-inch (76 mm) sealed pneumatic rubber tires made by Du-Bro Precision machined 6061 aluminum parts made in-house at Parallax headquarters in California, USA High quality ball bearings forfriction fre swivel action Quick and easy assembly Dramatically improves the performance and aesthetic appeal of mid-size robots Well suited for use with the Motor Mount and Wheel Kit with Position Controller ( 27971) Congratulations on purchasing the Caster Wheel Kit You will find that the components contained in this kit offer the utmost in quality and performance. The kit features precision machined 6061 aluminum parts combined with high quality ball bearings and durable 3-inch Du-Bro pneumatic rubber tires. The dual independent tire design reduces vibration and drag, while also increasing its load-carrying capacity. This caster wheel kit uses precision shielded ball bearings, making the kit completely maintenance-free for long life and consistently high performance. The durable sealed pneumatic tires are low-bounce and provide a smooth ride, even on rough surfaces. The Caster Wheel Kit is designed to work well with our Motor Mount and Wheel Kit with Position Controller ( 27971). The top surface of the Caster Wheels mounting plate and the top surface of the motor bearing blocks in the Motor Mount and Wheel Kit are both at the same height, which simplifies the chassis design. Parts List Please check your kit s contents before beginning. If any parts are missing, contact the Parallax sales department for assistance (contact information is show above). Stock Code Description Quantity 730-00010 Arm Assembly 1 730-00020 Swivel Block 1 730-00015 Swivel Rod 1 730-00025 Base Plate 1 700-00086 Socket Cap Screw, 6-32 x 1/4 inch length 2 700-00085 Set Screw, slotted 6-32 x 1/8 inch 1 724-00002 Flange Bearing, 0.25 inch ID, 0.5 inch OD 2 726-00002 Shaft Collar, 0.25 inch ID 1 Tools and Materials Required (Not Included) 7/64 inch hex key 3/32 inch hex key Small flat-head screwdriver Hammer (optional) Thread-locking compound (optional) Three 6 socket cap screws for mounting the Caster Wheel Assembly Copyright Parallax Inc. Caster Wheel Kit Quick Assembly Instructions ( 28971) v1.0 10/8/2008 Page 1 of 3 Assembly Instructions Step 1: Connect the caster wheel arm assembly to the swivel block using a 7/64 inch hex key and two 6-32 x 1/4 inch socket cap screws. Step 2: Insert both bearings as shown facing outward from the center of the swivel block. Step 3: Position the shaft collar between both flange bearings in the swivel block. Copyright Parallax Inc. Caster Wheel Kit Quick Assembly Instructions ( 28971) v1.0 10/8/2008 Page 2 of 3