Pushbot Building Guide: How to Build a Pushbot
The FTC Starter Kit from Studica Robotics includes all the items needed to complete this pushbot build. This kit is available at https://www.studica.co/ftc-starter-kit-2022
These build instructions will walk you through the steps of building your pushbot robot. View as PDF.
This is an example of what a completed pushbot will look like.
Table of Contents:
Parts List:
Structure:
Description |
Part # |
Quantity |
432mm U-Channel
|
2 |
|
240mm U-Channel
|
2 |
|
192mm U-Channel
|
2 |
|
End Piece Plate (2 Pack)
|
4 |
|
Motor Mount Plate
|
2 |
|
U-Channel Bumper (4 Pack) |
4 |
|
192mm x 96mm Flat Bracket |
2 |
|
Battery Clip (2 pack) |
2 |
Motion:
Description |
Part # |
Quantity |
NeveRest Classic 40 Gearmotor |
2 |
|
6mm x 96mm D-Shaft (6 pack) |
4 |
|
100mm Drive Wheel. 50A, 25mm, ½” Inner Hex, Blue |
2 |
|
Omni Wheel (100mm, Double Plastic, w/6mm Hub) |
2 |
|
6mm D-Shape Collar Clamp |
4 |
|
Clamping Shaft Hub – v2 |
2 |
|
Flanged Ball Bearing 6mm ID, 14mm OD, 15mm FOD (12 pack)
|
8 |
|
30 Tooth Bevel Gear, 1 to 1 Set (2 Pack) |
4 |
Hardware:
Description |
Part # |
1mm Thick 3M Screw Spacer (25 Pack) |
|
2mm Thick 3M Screw Spacer (25 Pack) |
|
M3 x 10mm Socket Head Cap Screw (100 pack) |
|
M3 x 12mm Socket Head Cap Screw |
|
Me x 10mm Button Head Cap Screw (50 Pack) |
|
M3 Kep Nut (Pack of 100)
|
Pushbot Building Instructions:
Frame Assembly:
Motion Components:
Final Assembly:
Adding Controller and Battery:
Each robot build and its additional mechanisms are unique, so there is no definitive position for the controller and battery. It is up to the user or team to determine the most optimal position for these parts for a functional operation. FTC Teams, the REV Controller will be used.
Code for FTC (Blocks):
Here is the Blocks code to make the pushbot move. The Right and Left Triggers on the controller create forward and backward movement, while the left stick is used for right and left turns.