Vex Parts

How do you pick which metal parts to use for a build?

• The strength of the metal

• The size of your build

• The weight of the object

• The programming

What VEX part is this?

• A rail

• A U - channel

• A metal beam

• A C - channel

Which size screw fits through a standard square holes?

• 8-32

• 32-8

• 8/32

• 8.32

What do 8 and 32 mean in a "8-32" screw?

• The first number is the number of threads per inch the second number is the diameter

• The first number is the amount of grooves in the head of the screw and the second is the number of turns to screw it in

• The first number is the diameter the second number is the number of threads per inch

• The first number added together with the second number gives the amount of force the screw can handle

What is the correct order of these nuts?

• Nylock, Keps, Regular, Low-Profile

• Low-Profile, Nylock, Keps, Regular

• Regular, Low-Profile, Nylock, Keps

• Keps, Regular, Low-Profile, Nylock

What tools are these?

• Star Drive Keys and Wrenches

• L bars and Cut Out Wrench

• Screw driver and Plier

• Hammer and Nail

What does a standoff do?

• Creates space between parts and adds stability.

• Keeps the wheels from moving too fast

• Adds height to gears

• Creates depth to an object that needs to move

These are...

• turny thingies

• wheels

• gears

• rotators

Which is the correct order for these wheels?

• Omni-Directional, Balloon Tire, Traction Wheel

• Traction Wheel, Balloon Tire, Omni-Directional

• Balloon Tire, Omni-Directional, Traction

• Omni-Directional, Tracion, Balloon Tire

1. When is it best to use a metal shaft collar or rubber shaft collar?

• Metal Shaft: more flexible

  Rubber Shaft: less flexible

• Metal Shaft: working with metal

  Rubber Shaft: working with rubber

• Metal Shaft: quick prototyping

  Rubber Shaft: stronger attachment

• Metal Shaft: stronger attachment

  Rubber Shaft: quick prototyping