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VEX EXP Part Function

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This piece allows for low-friction turning of the shaft.

a)

Shaft collar Retainer with Bearing Flat

b)

Shaft Insert

c)

Post Standoff Retainer

d)

Shaft Adapter

2.

This piece keeps gears and wheels from sliding along the driveshaft, filling up all leftover space along the shaft.

a)

Bearing Flat

b)

Rubber Shaft Collar

c)

Spacer

d)

Standoff

3.

This piece is inserted into motors, wheels, gears, and sprockets so they can rotate when the shaft rotates.

a)

Shaft Adapter

b)

Open end wrench

c)

Shaft Inserts

d)

Star Drive Bolt

4.

This type of wheel allows easy side to side movement which makes it easier for the robot to turn.

a)

Balloon Wheels

b)

Omni-Directional Wheels

c)

Travel Wheels

d)

Wheel Hubs

5.

This part is used to create space between two structural parts while adding stability. It attaches using 8-32 screws.

a)

Star Drive Bolts

b)

Standoff

c)

Shaft

d)

Low Profile Nut

6.

This part adds stability to the structure. It is connected using a hex nut and connects to structure pieces.

a)

Standoff

b)

Low Profile Bearing Flat

c)

Low Profile Nut

d)

Bent Gusset

7.

This type of bolt has a locking feature. This is used for a strong permanent connection.

a)

Star Drive Bolt

b)

Low Profile Nut

c)

Lock Bolts

d)

Star Drive Key

8.

This piece can be attached to structure parts with nuts or standoffs.

a)

Bolts/Screws

b)

Low Profile Bearing Flat

c)

Post Standoff Retainer with Bearing Flat

d)

Low Profile Nut

9.

A structure system beam used to form the "skeleton" of the robot.

a)

Bumper Switch

b)

Flat Plate

c)

C Channel

d)

Angle Gusset

10.

A piece used to strengthen an angled joint.

a)

Bumper Switch

b)

Flat Plate

c)

C Channel

d)

Angle Gusset

11.

An electromechanical device that converts electrical energy into kinetic (physical) energy on demand.

a)

Robot Brain

b)

Robot Controller

c)

Smart Motor

d)

Optical Sensor

12.

A flat structural part used to provide a mounting surface for other robot parts.

a)

C Channel

b)

Brain Mount

c)

Shaft

d)

Flat Plate

13.

Holds nuts as you turn a screw for tighter connections.

a)

Spacer

b)

Gear

c)

Gusset

d)

Open-end Wrench

14.

Comes in several sizes, used to attach things to motors.

a)

Claw

b)

Gear

c)

Plate

d)

Shaft

15.

Comes in several sizes, use to provide space between objects.

a)

Torx Key

b)

Gear

c)

Spacer

d)

Rubber Shaft Collar