Gears, Chains, and Sprockets - VEX Robotics

Amaze PhaseOverviewIn this phase, you try and lift a 5 lb. weight as quickly as possible using the modified test stand fromthe Unit 6: Gears, Chains, and Sprockets > Build Phase.Phase ObjectivesAfter completing this phase, you will be able to:■■■Modify the gearing of a VEX gearbox.Describe the effect of gear ratios on speed and torque.Be able to determine an appropriate gear ratio to complete a mechanical task.Prerequisites and ResourcesBefore starting this phase, you must have:■■Completed the Unit 6: Gears, Chains, and Sprockets > Think Phase.Completed the Unit 6: Gears, Chains, and Sprockets > Build Phase.■Have assembled the gear ratio test stand from the Unit 6: Gears, Chains, and Sprockets >Build Phase.Related phase resources are:■■■Unit 1: Introduction to VEX and Robotics.Unit 4: Microcontroller and Transmitter Overview.Unit 5: Speed, Power, Torque, and DC Motors.Amaze Phase■53