Section 1 - Motor Mount and Wheel Kit Assembly

Tools you will need in this section:

  • Hex Key: 5 mm (included in this kit)
  • Hex Key: 5/32” (included in this kit)
  • #1 Phillips/flathead screwdriver combo (included in Caster Wheel Kit)
  • Small regular hammer (not included)
  • Wood block (not included)
  • Bicycle tire pump (not included)

Bill of Materials for the Motor Mount and Wheel Kit (Parallax #28962)

Make sure that you have all of the following components for the Motor Mount and Wheel Kit.  If not, please contact Parallax sales for replacement parts.

  • (1) - Motor, 12 VDC (left) (#750-90005)      
  • (1) - Motor, 12 VDC (right) (#750-90006)  
  • (1) - 36-position Quadrature Encoder Set (#29321)
  • (2) - Motor Bearing Block 2 Aluminum (#34030)
  • (2) - Wheel, Main Rim – 6061 Aluminum (#34015)
  • (2) - Wheel, Rim Ring – 6061 Aluminum (#34016)
  • (2) - Robot Drive Axle 2 (#34031)
  • (2) - 1/8 x 1” Roll Pin (#700-00100)
  • (12) - Screw, #4-40x1/2”, FH, SS (#710-00015)
  • (6) - Screw, M6, 1 mm x 50 mm SH (#710-00031)
  • (2) - ¼” x 20 x 5/8” BH, SS (#710-00105)
  • (6) - Spacer 0.50” x 1”, RND, AL (#713-00030)
  • (2) - Knobby Tire, 6” x 1-1/4” Rubber w/tube (#721-00006)
  • (2) - 0.5” ID x 1.125” OD Ball Bearing (#724-00001)
  • (1) - Hex Key, 5 mm (#725-00023)
  • (1) - Hex Key, 5/32” (#725-00024)

There are two motor assembly sets included in your kit.  These assembly details generally depict only one of the motor assemblies.  You will need to assemble both sets – one becomes a “mirror image” of the other.