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2024 BEST Returnable Kit List - Gizmo Version
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CheckQtyItem DescriptionRequired/OptionalSourcePart NumberSku QtySku PriceTotalSourcePart NumberNotes
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New Parts1BEST Gizmo PCBReq'd PcbWayTBA1 $ 40.00 $ 40.00 PcbWayPurchasing options are TBD.
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1PICO module (PICO-H)Req'd PiShop35-11 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 PiShop35-1
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1PICO module (PICO-WH)Req'd PiShop402-11 $ 7.00 $ 7.00 PiShop402-1
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1BEST Gizmo Case (currently 3dp)Req'd TBATBA1 $ 12.00 $ 12.00 In development.
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115A Single Pole Wall Switch
(hub assembly - wire and add Powerpole connectors)
Req'd various1 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 Home Depot614-287Wire with AWG 16 (minimum) stranded copper wire. Assembly should be about 10 inches long.
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4Servo adapter header pinsReq'd various1 $ 0.50 $ 2.00 TinkersphereTS4178Can make your own by cutting them from longer strips. Pin arrays also allowed.
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1USB Cable (A to B-micro), 6 ft lengthReq'd2various10 $ 15.99 $ 1.60 AmazonB0C85QBNYB
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1Logitech F310 wired JoystickReq'd2various1 $ 20.00 $ 20.00 AmazonB003VAHYQYMode switch must be set to D, suggest taping over it.
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Driver Box
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1Pi Zero 2 WReq'd2PiShop17991 $ 15.00 $ 15.00 PiShop1799
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1Waveshare ETH-USB-HUB-CASE, case & PiZ hatReq'd2WaveshareEthernet USB Hub Box1 $ 15.99 $ 15.99 WaveshareETH-USB-HUB-BOXClimate controlled storage required.
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18G to 32G microSD CardReq'd2various5 $ 25.00 $ 5.00 AmazonB07SS5DL6BLarger sizes will work, but only 32GB will be used.
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1USB Battery power bank, 5000 to 10000 mAhrReq'd2various2 $ 20.00 $ 10.00 AmazonB08QHG7BTBTeam substitutes allowed.
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1USB Cable, A to B-micro, 4 to 6 inch lengthReq'd2variousAmazonB06XJF35V9Team substitutes allowed.
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1Ethernet Patch Cable, 15 ft length, with tab protectorsReq'd2various10 $ 20.00 $ 2.00 AmazonB00I8VK5OO
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Old Parts1Charger Adapter (for Battery Charger)Req'd2,3None - Hub Assy Reqd n/aRecommend converting charger and eliminating this (but you may have many surplus ones now).
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4Motor Controller 7.2V 4AReq'd VEX Robotics276-2193Check with local schools that have been doing Project Lead The Way for surplused MC's
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2Large MotorReq'd VEX Robotics276-1611Pre solder terminals (if students will be solding wires onto terminals).
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2Small MotorReq'd VEX Robotics276-1610Pre solder terminals (if students will be solding wires onto terminals).
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27.2V 3000 to 3800 mAhr NiMH battery - modified w/ PowerpolesReq'd1VEX Robotics/Other276-1491Changed capacity to 3000 to 3800 mAhr. Convert to Powerpole with wires from discarded batteries.
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1Smart Battery Charger & power cordReq'd2,3VEX Robotics/Other276-2519, 276-2520
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8Screw Terminal Sensor Interface Cable 3-wire Req'd4VEX Robotics276-3071Save old Servo Adapters. They have potential to be repurposed as sensor cables.
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4Screw Terminal Motor Interface Cable (red and black wires)Req'd VEX Robotics276-1608
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BEST Servo Kit (VEX 270-1682)4Futaba S3003/S3004/S-U300 or HiTec HS-422/HS-425BB ServosReq'd variousI don't think the S30003/3004 can be purchased new any more.
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4servo horn screwReq'd various
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5servo horn (radius not to exceed 1")Req'd various
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224" servo extension cable (600 mm also allowed)Req'd various
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240" servo extension cable (36" or 1000 mm also allowed)Req'd various
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16rubber grommetOpt5various
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16brass spacerOpt5various
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16servo mounting screwOpt5various
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BEST Motion Components Kit
(VEX 270-4395)
11/4" bore, 24 tooth, (small) drive pulleyReq'd VEX Robotics270-4395
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11/4" bore, idler (dia. to match 24 tooth pulley)Req'd VEX Robotics
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11/4" bore 120 tooth, (large) drive pulleyReq'd VEX Robotics
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1170 tooth, 3 mm pitch, 9 mm wide HTD loop beltReq'd VEX Robotics/Other
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13 mm pitch, 9 mm wide HTD strip belt, 3 ft longReq'd VEX Robotics/Other
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11/4" dia. shoulder screw w/ #10-32 threadReq'd VEX Robotics/Other
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176mm roller blade wheel (78A to 82A) w/ bearings and 6mm spacerReq'd VEX Robotics/Other
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16mm roller blade wheel axle (any style)Req'd VEX Robotics/Other
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4R4AZZ Ball Bearing (0.25 ID x 0.75 OD x 0.28 wide)Req'd VEX Robotics/Other
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Hub Provided1spare (replacement) servo horn screwReq'd various
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3BEST IR Sensor Kit (one is assembled)Req'd BRI
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36" servo extension cable (150mm, 8" or 200 mm also allowed)Req'd various
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324" servo extension cable (600 mm also allowed) *Req'd various
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2Metal wheel hubs (1.5" max dia, 0.5" max thk, 0.250" bore, with set screw)Req'd VEX Robotics/Other270-6430
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21/4" shaft coupler, with set screwsReq'd ServoCity625104
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anycontainers, bags, boxesReq'd2Hub Supplied
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Notes:
1 Only one battery can be used on the robot at any given time.
$ 136.59
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2 These items cannot be used on the robot.
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3 Battery charger may be converted (by the Hub only) to Power Pole connectors, eliminating the need for the adapter.
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4 Up to (6) of the three wire sensor interface cables(VEX P/N 276-3071) may be sub'd with old style two-wire sensor cables (VEX P/N 276-1734). A total of (8) sensor interface cables are required.
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5 Teams may use these Returnable Kit optional items even if they are not supplied by their Hub.
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* Any shroud protecting the male pins must be removed (so it can be plugged into Cortex).
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