Here's technology with an edge; imagination with an attitude. VEXplorer is
designed for engineered mayhem and to:
- Explore - Go where you want, and maybe where you shouldn't
- Imagine - Build it your way -- to make it do what you want it to do
- Challenge - Do something you haven't before, or that no one has thought of
before
- Get Famous - Post your own video captured by the Spycam on the web and show the
world your dastardly deeds.
With over 300 parts, VEXplorer can be built in endless configurations. Included
are features found in no other robotic system (click thumbnails below to view
larger versions).
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"The Spycam" -- see and hear what you want, and maybe in places you shouldn't,
with live color picture and sound transmission to your TV. 2.4 GHz, 4-channel.
Range 150'. |
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"The Claw" -- build it to pick up a soda can, or a feather. Mount it
horizontal or vertical to grab what you want. |
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"The Arm" -- motors let you manipulate the action to reach high, low,
and in-between. |
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All Terrain Tires -- Go anywhere, inside or outside, with six heavy-duty,
gear-driven wheels. |
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6-channel hobby-class transmitter -- 4 analog and 2 digital channels offer
maximum flexibility to control motors and provide exceptional stability to avoid
frequency drift. |
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The VEXplorer Kit also includes:-
4 motors
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24 gears
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various coated heavy metal parts
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cables /
harnesses
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tools
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screws, nuts, bolts, etc.
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Requires 10 AA and one 9 volt alkaline or rechargeable batteries, (not
included). For best performance we recommend using 700ma or greater lithium
rechargeable batteries. It's worth the investment for hours and hours of robotic
mayhem.
Build it in less than an hour...
Tired of robot kits that can take
many hours to assemble? With preassembled modules you can build your first robot in less than an hour,
then tear it down and build your own robot with your imagination, creativity,
and your own hands.
Endless configurations...
Build a new design on the fly, or design
it on the computer using the free Solid Works design system, which comes
free with your VEXplorer kit!
VEXplorer is a robotic system with a pedigree.
VEXplorer is part of the Vex system, already embedded in junior high school,
high school, and college robotics classes. It is endorsed by FIRST, NASA,
Carnegie Mellon, and other high level organizations, and won the Best Innovation
of Show award at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show. The Vexplorer mechanical
parts are compatible with the Vex system and can be expanded with additional
parts.
Vex Robotics VEXplorer - Technical Info
RC Frequency 27 MHz
Camera Frequency 2.4 GHz
Transmitter Battery 9 Volt (not included
Receiver Battery AA-Batteries 6 each. (not included)
Motor Ports 6 VB-1 Motor ports (0 volts to battery voltage - depending on speed
AUX Ports 2 AUX ports - supplies power to accessories - Color Camera Kit, Flashlight Kit, ....
Operating Range 150 foot - max, clear line of sight.
Wheel Base Length 11 inches (approx)
Length (including claw) 19 inches (approx)
Wheel Base Width 10 inches (approx)
Height 13.5 inches (antenna sleve) / 18.5 inches max with arm raised
Camera Battery Type No Batteries Required, power is supplied from a Vex Controller.
Camera Receiver Battery AA-batteries required 4 ea, not included.
Camera Dimensions Length 2.9 in. x Width 1.8 in. x Height 3.0 in. (approx)
Receiver Dimensions Length 4.0 in. x Width 2.8 in. x Height 2.9 in. (approx)
Camera Weight 0.15 lbs.
Camera Receiver Weight 0.25 lbs.
Camera Wiring Black - ground; Red - + voltage
Camera Receiver Wiring RCA Cable, Yellow for Video / White for Audio
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The box exterior
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The major mechanical modules come preassembled. |
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Structural components: some assembly required.
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Clockwise from upper left: controller, receiver, battery pack, wireless camera, camera receiver, and A/V cables for the camera receiver. |
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The manual is straight forward and easy to follow
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Free SolidWorks DVD included
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