Vex Kits
Overview
Vex is robotics design system that helps make it easier to build, use, and program robots and electric vehicles, and can be a very effective method of going about events such as Robot Arm and Robo-Cross. Vex sells there kits with prefabricated plastic and metal parts and motors. The more advanced starter kits also come with sensors and a programming kit. The devices built with the kit can be remote control driven like in Robot events or programmed like in Electric Vehicle.
The Kits
Here's a basic rundown of the kits Vex sells.
| Feature | Starter Kit | VEXplorer |
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| Radio Controlled or Programmable | Radio controlled + programmable | Radio controlled |
| Number of Parts | 500+ | 300+ |
| The Parts include | Programmable micro-controller (Requires Programming Kit), Three variable speed motors, Multiple gears, Various wheel types, and a Configurable chassis | Four variable speed motors, Multiple gears, All-terrain tires, and Preassembled modules make VEXplorer easy to build |
| Other Features | Unlimited design possibilities, Operate multiple robots at the same time with alternate frequencies, and User Inventor's Guide gives step-by-step instructions | Spare/Replacement parts sold separately, Some components compatible with original VEX systems, No Programming Kit Needed, Includes FREE SolidWorks Student Design Kit, XP compatible only. |
| Webpages | http://www.vexrobotics.com/vex-robotics-design-system.shtml | http://www.vexrobotics.com/vex-robotics-vexplorer.shtml |
Spare Parts and Accesories
Metal
If you have either of the above kits but need more metal to make your competition robot there are metal pieces to buy here [1] There is an advance metal pack also.
Robotics Fasteners and Parts
If you need more fastners then go here to get Vex compatable standard thread size fastners and other accesories. [2]
Robotics Cables & Accessories
Go here if you need a longer cable, more jumper plugs, spare motor cluthces (good idea because the tend to get striped), a drive chain, or anyting else like that go here [3]
Starter Kit Replacement Parts
This link will take you to a page with replacement parts. You can use this page to buy replacement parts or order extra parts. [4]
Programming and Sensors
If you want to get a more advanced programming kit or you need more sensors or different sensors Vex hae a large selection here [5]