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Building Instructions

Technical Information  
Vex Robotics Description
RC Frequency 27 MHz
Camera Frequency 2.4 GHz
Transmitter Battery 9 Volt (not included)
Receiver Battery 6 AA-Batteries (not included)
Motor Ports 6 VB-1 Motor ports (0 volts to battery voltage - depending on speed)
AUX Ports 2 AUX Ports - supplied power to accessories
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 sleeve) / 18.5 inches max with arm raised
Camera Battery Type No batteries required, power is supplied from a Vex Controller
Camera Receiver Battery 4 AA-batteries required (not included)
Camera Dimensions 2.9 in x 1.8 in x 3.0 in (LxWxH)
Receiver Dimensions 4.0 in x 2.8 in x 2.9 in (LxWxH)
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

VEXplorer Kit
Part# VEX-VRC-KIT-1

VEXplorer is the ideal robot kit for the novice builder. Complete with detailed step-by-step plans, this almost-ready-to-run kit comes with pre-assembled modules making it quick and easy to build.

Compatibility with Vex Products
The VEXplorer is the first product of the new Vex-RC product line (Vex-Blue). The Vex-Blue Transmitter, Vex-Blue Receiver, and the Vex-Blue Motor Module VB1 are NOT compatible with the current Vex product line (Vex-Red). Also Sensors and Servos can NOT be used with a Vex-Blue Receiver. The Vex-Blue Receiver is not programmable.
All the VEXplorer Structure, Hardware and Motion parts are completely compatible with all other Vex Structure, Hardware and Motion parts and pieces and vice-versa. Use these Vex products to build endless robots.

Includes
Spycam that can broadcast to your TV, with sound
Gripper arm
Radio Controlled
Over 300 parts including
Spare/Replacement parts sold separately
Some components compatible with original Vex systems
No Programming Kit needed
FREE SolidWorks Student Design Kit (XP Compatible only)

 
List of Contents -- Quantity Description
Electronics  
1 Camera Unir
1 Camera Receiver
1 Vex-Blue Receiver
1 RCA A/V Cable (6 foot)
4 Vex-Blue Motor Module VB1
3 Clutch Assembly
1 Vex-Blue Transmitter
1 Vex Battery Box
Motion  
6 3 in. Wheel
10 48 Tooth Gear
3 60 Tooth Gear
4 12 Tooth Gear
27 Bearing Flat
1 4 in. Square Bar
8 3 in. Square Bar
5 2 in. Square Bar
24 Collar
Structure  
2 metal, Chassis Bumper
2 metal, Chassis Rail Long (outboard)
2 metal, Chassis Rail Short (inboard)
1 metal, Tower-Right Bracket
1 metal, Tower-Left Bracket
1 metal, Arm C-channel
2 metal, Claw Bracket
1 metal, 5x10 Plate
6 Threaded Beam (1/2 in.)
3 Threaded Beam (3 in.)
4 Plastic Chassis Spacer
1 Antenna Sheath
1 Antenna Holder
Hardware  
52 Plastic Locking Rivet
40 Screw 1/4 in. Long
8 Screw 1/2 in. Long
8 Screw 1-1/2 in. Long
8 Cotter Pin
8 E-Clip
6 Short Motor Screw
2 Long Motor Screw
13 Delrin Washer
9 Long Plastic Spacer
4 Short Plastic Spacer
8 Lock Nut (Nylock) nylon insert
28 Keps Nut
1 Wire Ties (bag)
Claw Plastic  
2 Finger (overmold soft rubber)
2 Claw Gear-Linkage
2 Claw Linkage
Tools  
1 Vex Large Allen Wrench (3/32 in.)
1 Vex Small Allen Wrench (5/64 in.)
1 Vex Wrench