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BEST Robotics Competition Products
VEX Robotics is proud to be a supplier to the BEST Robotics Competition. BEST Robotics has adopted the powerful VEX Cortex Microcontroller, VEXnet Joystick and other accessories that will take BEST Robots to the next level. For more information on the partnership between VEX and BEST, read the press release here.
All of the products below are available for purchase at retail by BEST teams. The products are identical to what was supplied to BEST Hubs, however when these products are purchased directly from VEX Robotics they are not returnable at the end of a BEST season.
Check the current BEST Robotics Competition rules for details on using the products below in a competition.
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BEST Belt & Pulley Kit
The official belt and pulley kit for the BEST Robotics Competition:
- (1) 3/16" bore, 18 groove, plastic drive pulley with metal insert
- (1) 3/16" bore, 18 groove, plastic pulley
- (1) 1/4" bore, 130 groove, plastic drive pulley with metal insert
- (1) 180 groove, 0.80" pitch, 1/4" wide belt
- (1) 180 groove, 0.80" pitch, 1/4" wide belt stock, 3' long
- (1) 3/16" diameter, 3/4" long shoulder screw w/ 8-32 thread
- (4) R4AZZ Ball Bearing (0.25" ID x 0.75" OD x 0.28" wide)
Note: This product is not legal for use in the VEX Robotics Competition.
BEST Servo Kit
The official servo kit for the BEST Robotics Competition:
- (4) Servos
- (4) Servo Horn Screws
- (4) Large Round Servo Horns
- (8) 4-Arm Servo Horns
- (4) 6-Arm Servo Horns
- (1) 8" Servo Extension Wire
- (2) 24" Servo Extension Wires
- (2) 40" Servo Extension Wires
- (16) Rubber Grommets
- (16) Brass Spacers
- (16) Servo Mounting Screws
Note: This product is not legal for use in the VEX Robotics Competition.
BEST Small Motor
Note: This product is not legal for use in the VEX Robotics Competition.
BEST Large Motor
Note: This product is not legal for use in the VEX Robotics Competition.
BEST Motor Mounts
These mounts are compatible with the BEST Small Motor and the BEST Large Motor.
Note: This product is not legal for use in the VEX Robotics Competition.
2x3 Male to Male Pin Array (4-pack)
Note: This product is not legal for use in the VEX Robotics Competition.
Screw Terminal Motor Interface Cable (4-pack)
Note: This product is not legal for use in the VEX Robotics Competition.
Screw Terminal Sensor Interface Cable (4-pack)
Note: This product is not legal for use in the VEX Robotics Competition.
Servo Power Adapter (4-pack)
This item is designed to protect a BEST Servo from drawing too much current from a VEX 3-wire motor port in high load situations.
VEXnet System Bundle
The VEXnet System Bundle contains everything you need to get started controlling a VEX robot using the VEX Cortex Microcontroller.
- (1) VEX Cortex Microcontroller
- (1) VEXnet Joystick
- (2) VEXnet USB Adapter Keys
- (1) VEXnet Backup Battery Holder
- (1) USB A-A Cable
VEX Cortex Microcontroller
The VEX Cortex Microcontroller coordinates the flow of information and power on the robot. All other electronic system components must interface to the Microcontroller.
- STMicroelectronics ARM Cortex-M3 user processor
- Wireless with built-in VEXnet technology
- (8) Standard 3-wire Motor ports
- (2) 2-wire Motor ports
- More than 20 sensor inputs and outputs
- Programmable with easyC v4 for Cortex or ROBOTC for Cortex & PIC
VEXnet Joystick
The VEXnet Joystick is the next generation of robot control for VEX Robots with the Cortex Microcontroller.
- Wireless robot control using VEXnet technology.
- Only compatible with the VEX Cortex Microcontroller.
- (2) X-Y Analog Joysticks
- (8) Top Buttons
- (4) Back Buttons
- (1) Internal Accelerometer
- Link (2) joysticks together with (1) VEXnet USB Adapter Key.
- When using multiple drivers to control a single robot, they must both be using the same type of transmitter -- the VEXnet Joystick and the 75MHz transmitter cannot be mixed.
VEXnet USB Adapter Key
The VEXnet USB Adapter Key provides 802.11b/g wireless communication between VEX Microcontrollers and VEXnet Joysticks.
- Works with the VEX Cortex Microcontroller.
- Works with the VEX ARM9 Microcontroller.
VEXnet Backup Battery Holder
The VEXnet Backup Battery allows you to mount and connect (1) 9V battery. This battery keep VEXnet alive when the main battery fails.
- Works with the VEXnet Upgrade
- Works with the VEX Cortex Microcontroller.
- Works with the VEX ARM9 Microcontroller.
Motor Controller 29
The Motor Controller 29 goes between a 3-wire Motor Port on a VEX Microcontroller and a VEX 2-Wire Motor. It uses a standard PWM signal to provide motor control.
Programming Hardware Kit
This kit provides a connection between your PC and a VEX Microcontroller. It is required to program the VEX PIC Microcontroller or for advanced programming options with the VEX Cortex Microcontroller.
- (1) Programming Module
- (1) USB A-A Cable 6 ft.
- (1) RJ14 6-pin cable 3 ft.
USB A-A Cable
Cable for connecting VEXnet components to sync and run in tether mode. Includes (1) 6ft VEX USB A-A Cable.
- Works with the VEXnet Upgrade
- Works with the VEX Cortex Microcontroller.
- Works with the VEX ARM9 Microcontroller (available soon).
Smart Charger v2 w/ Power Cord Options
The VEX Smart Charger v2 is capable of charging ALL VEX rechargeable power packs.
- Charges both 7.2V and 9.6V batteries
- Charges both NiCd and NiMH batteries
- Includes dual charge rates and an automatic shutoff
- (4) Regional Power Cord Options
7.2V Robot Battery NiMH 3000mAh
This VEX 7.2V Nickel Metal Hydride Battery provides a higher-capacity, rechargeable power source for use with your VEX robots. This is our recommended battery for VEX Robotics Competition robots.
- Capacity: 3000 mAh
- Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
- Standard VEX power connector
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