These aluminum box extrusions are robust and lightweight solutions for custom robot frames, superstructures and mechanism construction. Made to all of your favorite English sizes, the classic 2x1 thin wall tubing is now joined by its thicker-walled counterpart. We have also introduced two thicknesses of 1x1 sizes that teams know and love to build their medium-sized mechanisms. 

For smaller mechanisms, we recommend using our 5/8 square box tube that is also compatible with our S3 line of brackets and gussets.

Available Sizes:

• 2 x 1 x 1/16 in. (0.063 in.) 6061-T6 alloy
• 2 x 1 x 1/8 in. (0.125 in.) 6061-T6 alloy
• 1 x 1 x 1/16 in. (0.063 in.)6061-T6 alloy
• 1 x 1 x 1/8 in. (0.125 in.)6061-T6 alloy
• 5/8 x 5/8 x 1/16 in. (0.063 in.) 6061-T6 alloy
• All lengths are (+/- 1in)

Be sure to all check out our Gussets as they work wonderfully with all of these wonderful extrusions.

Specifications

• Material: Aluminum

Documents

Layout Print(s)

am-3214 2x1x0625 6061-T6 wall tubing.PDF

am-4203 1x1x063 wall tubing.PDF

am-4204 1x1x0.125 wall tubing.PDF

am-4205 2x1x0.125 wall tubing.PDF

CAD File(s)

am-3214 2x1x0625 wall tubing.STEP

am-4203 1x1x0625 wall tubing.STEP

am-4204 1x1x0.125 wall tubing.STEP

am-4205 2x1x0.125 wall tubing.STEP

These aluminum box extrusions are robust and lightweight solutions for custom robot frames, superstructures and mechanism construction. Made to all of your favorite English sizes, the classic 2x1 thin wall tubing is now joined by its thicker-walled counterpart. We have also introduced two thicknesses of 1x1 sizes that teams know and love to build their medium-sized mechanisms. 

For smaller mechanisms, we recommend using our 5/8 square box tube that is also compatible with our S3 line of brackets and gussets.

Available Sizes:

• 2 x 1 x 1/16 in. (0.063 in.) 6061-T6 alloy
• 2 x 1 x 1/8 in. (0.125 in.) 6061-T6 alloy
• 1 x 1 x 1/16 in. (0.063 in.)6061-T6 alloy
• 1 x 1 x 1/8 in. (0.125 in.)6061-T6 alloy
• 5/8 x 5/8 x 1/16 in. (0.063 in.) 6061-T6 alloy
• All lengths are (+/- 1in)

Be sure to all check out our Gussets as they work wonderfully with all of these wonderful extrusions.

Specifications

• Material: Aluminum

Documents

Layout Print(s)

am-3214 2x1x0625 6061-T6 wall tubing.PDF

am-4203 1x1x063 wall tubing.PDF

am-4204 1x1x0.125 wall tubing.PDF

am-4205 2x1x0.125 wall tubing.PDF

CAD File(s)

am-3214 2x1x0625 wall tubing.STEP

am-4203 1x1x0625 wall tubing.STEP

am-4204 1x1x0.125 wall tubing.STEP

am-4205 2x1x0.125 wall tubing.STEP

This is a single sheet of 1/8 inch thick polycarbonate (PC) plastic, cut to a 24x24 inch square. This single sheet of PC will be shipped with the protective covering on both sides of the plastic sheet. 

Polycarbonate was invented in 1963 by Dan Fox at General Electric. GE's trade name for this plastic is LEXAN, but it also is sold under other trade names (Makrolon, Hyzod, Cyrolon).

This material is NOT plexiglas or acrylic, as we don't suggest that you use that material on a mobile robot, since acrylic will easily shatter.

Specifications:

• Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Width: 24 inches
• Length: 24 inches
• Material thickness: 0.118 inch
• Material: Clear Polycarbonate

We are pleased to offer these new gussets that are suitable for 1" based building systems. These thoughtfully designed gussets are made from 1/8" thick 6061-T6 aluminum, which is a much stronger material than other 0.09" 5052 gussets. All of these framing gussets feature a 1" linear hole pattern, with holes suitable for either #10 screws or 3/16" rivets.

On all of the angle gussets, a generous radius was used on the inside corner for maximum strength. The various angle gussets, along with the quad and tee gusset are used together to create structures and sub-assemblies for your robot. Our bearing and Sport gussets are perfect building blocks to create a massive variety of mechanisms and assemblies to suit your needs.

Specifications

• Hole Pattern: Plates feature 0.20 in. Holes on a 1 in. Center to Center Spacing
• Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
• Thickness: 0.125 in

This 8 pack of 2.5mm thick T gussets can be used to assemble structures used in competitive robotics.

• 3.50 in. x 3.25 in. with 1 inch wide ends
• 5mm (.197") holes spaced 1/2 an inch apart, perfect for number 10 bolts or 3/16 rivets.
• 2.5mm (0.098 in.) thick, made from 6061-T6 aluminum
• Sold in 8 packs

Machine Key, steel. Used in 2.5" CIM Motor shafts. 

Specifications:

• Width: 2mm (0.078 inch)
• Length: 10mm (0.394 inch)
• Weight: 0.0008 pounds

This retainer clip is used to hold objects (such as gears) in place on shafts. 

Example: This product can be used to hold a gear onto a CIM motor shaft. 

Specification: 

• Material: Steel
• Inner Diameter: 8mm
• Outer Diameter: 15mm
• Weight: Less than 0.001 lbs

This kit is equivalent to the FRC Kit of Parts KitBot. In conjunction with an AM14U5 drive train, and two additional motor controllers, these items can create a robot that can play some aspects of CRESCENDO℠. It’s also been designed so teams can build the KitBot and then further iterate on it to add additional features if they choose. Teams will still need basic power tools (drills, saws, etc.) in order to build this robot. 

The options here are configured per what teams can opt in or out of in the KOP. KitBot documentation will be available to all teams, and many of the items from the Black Tote that are used to build the KitBot are components that Veteran teams likely already have on hand or can easily replicate. 

NOTE: While the Black Tote does include two motor controllers we opted to not include them in either of our bundles due to the high cost, and high likelihood that teams will have extra brushed speed controllers available to use. 

Resources that will be made available by FIRST include:

• Build instructions for the KitBot with photos
• Basic code to operate the KitBot as designed in LabVIEW, Java, C++, and Python
  • Software guide for each language exploring the code and possible controls modifications
• CAD drawings of the KitBot
• A guide to describe the process of adding or improving the functionality of the KitBot
• Assembly Videos

Non-Black Tote Components:

• 4 - 0.192 in. ID x 0.375 in. OD x 0.625 in. Long Aluminum Spacer (am-1731)
• 4 - 0.192 in. ID x 0.375 in. OD x 0.250 in. Long Aluminum Spacer (am-4209)
• 6 - 1 in. Tee Gusset (am-4158)
• 2 - 2 x 2 x 10 mm Machine Key (am-1121)
• 2 - 8 mm Push On Retaining Ring (am-0033)
• 4 - 0.257 in. ID 0.500 in. OD 1.125 in. Long Aluminum Spacer (am-3944)
• 3 - Black Cable Ties 14 in. (am-1067_black)
• 4 - 1/4-20 x 1.5 in. Socket Head Cap Screw (am-1131)
• 4 - 1/4-20 x 3 in. Socket Head Cap Screw (am-1030)
• 8 - 1/4-20 Nylock Nut (am-1015)
• 45 - 10-32 x 1.5 in. Socket Head Cap Screw (am-1014)
• 47 - 10-32 Nylock Nut (am-1042)
• 2 - 10-32 x 1.5 in. Button Head Cap Screw (am-1730)
• 6 - 3 ft length 1 in. x 1 in. 0.063 in. Wall Thickness Box Tube (am-4203-3)
• 2 - 0.118 in. Thick 24 in. x 24 in. Polycarbonate Sheet (am-0980)

Black Tote Components:

• 2 - Top Corner Bracket (am-5294)
• 1 - Motor Mount Plate (am-5295)
• 2 - Tube Mounting Plate (am-5296)
• 2 - 4 in. 1/2 in. Hex Bore 40A Durometer Stealth Wheel (am-2647_orange)
• 2 - 1 in. 8 mm to 1/2 in. Hex Shaft Adapter (am-0588_long)
• 4 - 10-32 x 0.625 in. Socket Head Cap Screw with Nylon Thread Lock Patch (am-1120)
• 2 - 2.5 in. CIM Motor (am-0255)

This kit is equivalent to the FRC Kit of Parts KitBot. In conjunction with an AM14U5 drive train, and two additional motor controllers, these items can create a robot that can play some aspects of CRESCENDO℠. It’s also been designed so teams can build the KitBot and then further iterate on it to add additional features if they choose. Teams will still need basic power tools (drills, saws, etc.) in order to build this robot. 

The options here are configured per what teams can opt in or out of in the KOP. KitBot documentation will be available to all teams, and many of the items from the Black Tote that are used to build the KitBot are components that Veteran teams likely already have on hand or can easily replicate. 

NOTE: While the Black Tote does include two motor controllers we opted to not include them in either of our bundles due to the high cost, and high likelihood that teams will have extra brushed speed controllers available to use. 

Resources that will be made available by FIRST include:

• Build instructions for the KitBot with photos
• Basic code to operate the KitBot as designed in LabVIEW, Java, C++, and Python
  • Software guide for each language exploring the code and possible controls modifications
• CAD drawings of the KitBot
• A guide to describe the process of adding or improving the functionality of the KitBot
• Assembly Videos

Non-Black Tote Components:

• 4 - 0.192 in. ID x 0.375 in. OD x 0.625 in. Long Aluminum Spacer (am-1731)
• 4 - 0.192 in. ID x 0.375 in. OD x 0.250 in. Long Aluminum Spacer (am-4209)
• 6 - 1 in. Tee Gusset (am-4158)
• 2 - 2 x 2 x 10 mm Machine Key (am-1121)
• 2 - 8 mm Push On Retaining Ring (am-0033)
• 4 - 0.257 in. ID 0.500 in. OD 1.125 in. Long Aluminum Spacer (am-3944)
• 3 - Black Cable Ties 14 in. (am-1067_black)
• 4 - 1/4-20 x 1.5 in. Socket Head Cap Screw (am-1131)
• 4 - 1/4-20 x 3 in. Socket Head Cap Screw (am-1030)
• 8 - 1/4-20 Nylock Nut (am-1015)
• 45 - 10-32 x 1.5 in. Socket Head Cap Screw (am-1014)
• 47 - 10-32 Nylock Nut (am-1042)
• 2 - 10-32 x 1.5 in. Button Head Cap Screw (am-1730)
• 6 - 3 ft length 1 in. x 1 in. 0.063 in. Wall Thickness Box Tube (am-4203-3)
• 2 - 0.118 in. Thick 24 in. x 24 in. Polycarbonate Sheet (am-0980)

Black Tote Components:

• 2 - Top Corner Bracket (am-5294)
• 1 - Motor Mount Plate (am-5295)
• 2 - Tube Mounting Plate (am-5296)
• 2 - 4 in. 1/2 in. Hex Bore 40A Durometer Stealth Wheel (am-2647_orange)
• 2 - 1 in. 8 mm to 1/2 in. Hex Shaft Adapter (am-0588_long)
• 4 - 10-32 x 0.625 in. Socket Head Cap Screw with Nylon Thread Lock Patch (am-1120)
• 2 - 2.5 in. CIM Motor (am-0255)

Specifications:

• Material: Steel
• Coating: Zinc plated
• Thread: 1/4-20
• Length: 1.5"
• Head: Socket Head Cap Screw

1/4-20 x 3" Long Socket Head Cap Screw 

Specifications:

• Material: Steel
• Coating: Zinc plated
• Thread: 1/4-20
• Length: 3 inch
• Head: Socket Head Cap Screw
• Weight: 0.426 pounds

Statistics:

• Material: Steel
• Coating: Zinc plated
• Thread: #10-32
• Length: 1-1/2 inch
• Head: Socket Head Cap Screw

Specifications:

• Material: Steel
• Coating: Zinc plated
• Thread: 1/4-20
• Width across hex: 7/16"

These plates are included in the 2024 KitBot. Made from 0.125 in. Aluminum, these Plates are used for various structures throughout the KitBot.

Quantity of each plate included in the 2024 KitBot:

• 2 - Top Corner Bracket (am-5294)
• 2 - Tube Mounting Plate (am-5296)
• 1 - Motor Mount Plate (am-5295)

Specifications

• Material: Aluminum
• Thickness: 0.125 in.

These plates are included in the 2024 KitBot. Made from 0.125 in. Aluminum, these Plates are used for various structures throughout the KitBot.

Quantity of each plate included in the 2024 KitBot:

• 2 - Top Corner Bracket (am-5294)
• 2 - Tube Mounting Plate (am-5296)
• 1 - Motor Mount Plate (am-5295)

Specifications

• Material: Aluminum
• Thickness: 0.125 in.

Documents

CAD File(s)

am-5294 KitBot 2024 Top Corner Bracket.STEP

am-5295 KitBot 2024 Motor Mount Plate.STEP

am-5296 KitBot 2024 Tube Mounting Plate.STEP

These plates are included in the 2024 KitBot. Made from 0.125 in. Aluminum, these Plates are used for various structures throughout the KitBot.

Quantity of each plate included in the 2024 KitBot:

• 2 - Top Corner Bracket (am-5294)
• 2 - Tube Mounting Plate (am-5296)
• 1 - Motor Mount Plate (am-5295)

Specifications

• Material: Aluminum
• Thickness: 0.125 in.

Documents

CAD File(s)

am-5294 KitBot 2024 Top Corner Bracket.STEP

am-5295 KitBot 2024 Motor Mount Plate.STEP

am-5296 KitBot 2024 Tube Mounting Plate.STEP