Vex Robotics

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Vex Robotics

Vex Robotics is a system primarily aimed at teaching Robotics in the classroom. However there are also some 'toy' sets as well. There are two systems
'IQ' - an all plastic system (also used for the 'toy' sets).
'EXP' - This uses metals strips and girders with square holes.

The system is made in the USA by VEX Robotics, Inc. which is a subsidiary of Innovation First International, Inc. They have agencies in many major countries throughout the world including the UK. Their website is https://www.vexrobotics.com/.

Manufacturer / Distributor

VEX Robotics, Inc., a subsidiary of Innovation First International, Inc. USA

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for VEX (Ref:VEX)

Maker

System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences

Country
USA

Dates
2005 to in production in 2018 and continuing

Material
Steel

Thread
8-32; 6-32

Boss Type
single-tapped

Boss Thread
6-32

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
24

No. of Parts in System
(see comment *¹)

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
4.6 (see comment *²)

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.2 (see comment *³)

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.2 (see comment *⁴)

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: mush (crosshead)

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Stainless steel with a Stainless steel finish
(see comment *⁵)

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
8.6

Bolt diameter (mm)
7.8

Comments
Kits & parts for Robots, mainly structural parts, gears, wheels, sensors, radio control. *¹ Large range. *² Square, also a few 3.2 diameter. *³*⁴ Square Axles & bores. *⁵ Also black metallic steel Bolts. Note. Data correct in 2012, additions since.