{"title":"Wheels \u0026 Mechanical","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"motor-mount-and-wheel-kit-aluminum","title":"Motor Mount and Wheel Kit - Aluminum","description":"\u003ch5 class=\"ui-accordion-header ui-helper-reset ui-state-default ui-state-active ui-corner-top ui-state-hover\" role=\"tab\"\u003eMotor Mount and Wheel Kit Overview:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"overview\" class=\"tabbed overview ui-accordion-content ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aluminum Motor Mount and Wheel Kit is a precision-machined mechanical drive system designed for mobile robotic platforms. The brushed motors are worm-gear driven, and the main drive axle (0.5” dia.) is cradled in a ball bearing assembly for smooth-rolling performance. The included 36-position disk Quadrature Encoders resolve to 144 discrete ticks per tire revolution for precision navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to build your own custom mid-sized robot?  This kit pairs well with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heavy-duty-caster-wheel-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHeavy Duty Caster Wheel Kit (#64080)\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"forte\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachined 6061 aluminum components for smooth, worry-free performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 lb. payload capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with most any microcontroller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e144 encoder positions per revolution provide approximately 0.14” of linear travel accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConveniently positioned pre-tapped screw holes for easy mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6” pneumatic tires are suitable for a variety of terrain - style and tread may vary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth-rolling quiet performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum parts precision-machined in California, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"forte\"\u003eApplication Ideas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutonomous mobile robotic platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTele-presence robot drive system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote-controlled “sentry robot”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"ui-accordion-header ui-helper-reset ui-state-active ui-corner-top\" role=\"tab\"\u003eMotor Mount and Wheel Kit Key Specifications:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"details\" class=\"tabbed details ui-accordion-content ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-tech\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC Motor nominal operating voltage = 12.0 VDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox 95 RPM's @ 12.0 VDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque approx 85 in. lbs per motor assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight = 2.8 lbs (1.27 kg) per assembly, 5.6 lbs (2.54 kg) per set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoltage requirements: 12 VDC nominal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent requirements: 2.5 - 8.0+ amps (depending on terrain and load)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunication: Dual - Quadrature Encoder outputs (four 5.0 volt tolerant inputs required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating temperature range: +32 to +120 °F (0  to +49 °C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"forte\"\u003eMotor Mount and Wheel Kit Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"forte\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1)  - Motor, 12 VDC, 96 W, brushed (left)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1)  - Motor, 12 VDC, 96 W, brushed (right)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1)  - 36-position Quadrature Encoder Set (contains 2 encoder assemblies) (#29321)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2)  - Motor Bearing Block 2 Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2)  - Wheel, main rim  - 6061 Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2)  - Wheel, rim ring  - 6061 Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2)  - Robot Drive Axle 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2)  - 1\/8 x 1\" Roll Pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(12)  - Screw, #4-40x1\/2\", FH, SS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(6)  - Screw, M6,1 mm x 50 mm SH, Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2)  - Screw, #1\/4-20x5\/8\",BH,SS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(6)  - Spacer 0.50\" x 1\", RND, AL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2)  - Tire, 6\" x 1-1\/4\" Rubber w\/tube - style and tread may vary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2)  - 0.5\" ID x 1.125\" OD Ball Bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1)  - Hex Key, 5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1)  - Hex Key, 5\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rotforte\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parts, part styles, motor wire terminal configuration, and quantities are subject to change without notice.  Simple through-hole soldering required to attach right-angle headers to encoder boards. \u003c\/span\u003eThis product replaces the previous Motor Mount and Wheel Kit (#27971), and the Molded Plastic version (#28963).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eResource Links\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/learn.parallax.com\/arlo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArlo Assembly Guide and Tutorials\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Learn site)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53397216133429,"sku":"28962","price":164.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6307\/2821\/files\/520d1801-28962.png?v=1787781810"},{"product_id":"small-robot-wheel-and-tire","title":"Small Robot Wheel and Tire","description":"\u003ch5 class=\"ui-accordion-header ui-helper-reset ui-state-default ui-state-active ui-corner-top\" role=\"tab\"\u003eSmall Robot Wheel and Tire Overview:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"overview\" class=\"tabbed overview ui-accordion-content ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne replacement wheel and O-ring tire. Originally custom-designed to work with the original ActivityBot Robot Kit's external encoders, this wheel is now also included with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/boe-bot-robot-kit-usb-serial\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBASIC Stamp Boe-Bot (\u003cspan\u003e28132)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/robot-shield-with-arduino\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShield-Bot with Arduino (\u003cspan\u003e32335)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/activitybot-360-robot-kit\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eActivityBot 360° (\u003cspan\u003e32600)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cyber-bot-robot-kit-with-micro-bit\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecyber:bot with micro:bit (\u003cspan\u003e32700)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"forte\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO-ring tire stays securely in place between the tabs on the wheel's edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheel press-fits onto the spline of Parallax's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/parallax-continuous-rotation-servo\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContinuous Rotation (\u003cspan\u003e900-00008)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/parallax-feedback-360-high-speed-servo\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFeedback 360° High Speed (\u003cspan\u003e900-00360)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e robot servos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncoder wheel spokes are designed to use with the original ActivityBot's included Encoder Kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rotforte\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Each Boe-Bot, ActivityBot, Shield-Bot, and cyber:bot kit includes 2 Encoder Wheels and O-ring Tires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more traction? Consider our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/robot-wheel-and-molded-tire-for-servos\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRobot Wheel \u0026amp; Molded Tire (\u003cspan\u003e28115)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"ui-accordion-header ui-helper-reset ui-state-active ui-corner-top\" role=\"tab\"\u003eSmall Robot Wheel and Tire Details:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"details\" class=\"tabbed details ui-accordion-content ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-tech\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheel: 64 mm diameter (tire adds 2 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits a 3F 25-tooth servo spline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO-ring: 1\/8\" size 228 NBR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"forte\"\u003eKit Contents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1)  - Encoder Wheel (#721-00021)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1)  - O-ring Tire (#710-00200)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eResource Links\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActivityBot Tutorial\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/learn.parallax.com\/activitybot\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttp:\/\/learn.parallax.com\/activitybot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53397216461109,"sku":"28114","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6307\/2821\/files\/62d5a02c-28114.png?v=1787781812"},{"product_id":"robot-wheel-and-molded-tire-for-servos","title":"Robot Wheel and Molded Tire for Servos","description":"\u003ch5 role=\"tab\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eDiscontinued.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\r\n\u003ch5 class=\"ui-accordion-header ui-helper-reset ui-state-default ui-state-active ui-corner-top\" role=\"tab\"\u003eRobot Wheel and Molded Tire for Servos Overview:\u003c\/h5\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv id=\"overview\" class=\"tabbed overview ui-accordion-content ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-body\"\u003e\r\n\r\nThese plastic wheels and molded tires work well for any robot using Parallax Standard, Continuous Rotation, High Speed Continuous Rotation, or Feedback 360° servos.  (The wheel also fits similar Futaba and GWS servos, but not Hitec).\r\n\r\nThe slip-resistant molded tire stays in place much better than this wheel's original rubber band tires.  The molded tire's profile makes more surface contact than our Small Robot Wheel's O-ring tire.  Made from RoHS compliant TPE55, this tire has enough grip for good robot navigation but not so much that servo motors would stall and burn out if met with an obstacle.\r\n\r\nCompatible with the Boe-Bot, SumoBot, Shield-Bot, ActivityBot, cyber:bot, and Parallaxy robot kits, but please note that friction differences may require slight adjustment to navigation routines.\r\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"forte\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eInjection molded tire's sidewalls fit securely over the included Parallax 2.58\" servo wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e8-spoke servo wheel fits the spline of all Parallax full-size servos\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDimensions assembled: 70.5 mm diameter x 8 mm width\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\nNote that the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parallax.com\/node\/3296\"\u003emolded tire is also sold separately (#721-00022)\u003c\/a\u003e for robot fleets that use these wheels and wish to upgrade from rubber band tires. It is also a suitable substitution for the discontinued blue (721-00018) and red (#721-00019) wheels.\r\n\u003ch5\u003eRobot Wheel and Molded Tire Kit Contents:\u003c\/h5\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e(1) - 2.58 diameter plastic wheel (#721-00001)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e(1) - Molded tire for plast ic wheel (#721-00022)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53397216756021,"sku":"28115","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6307\/2821\/files\/407443aa-28115.jpg?v=1787781813"},{"product_id":"hub-motor-mounting-block","title":"Hub Motor Mounting Block","description":"\u003ch5\u003eHub Motor Mounting Block Overview:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hub Motor Mounting Block attaches one 6.5\" Hub Motor with Encoder (#27860) to your project's chassis or base.  The two aluminum plates fit snugly around the Hub Motor's shaft and are secured together with the four included #10-32 hex-head machine screws.  The top and bottom edges of the block are tapped with four 1\/4-20 thread mounting holes to secure the assembly a chassis or base, using whichever hardware is appropriate for your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the 3D viewer and mechanical drawings under the Downloads tab for more details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHub Motor Mounting Block Features:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade specifically for the 6.5\" Hub Motor with Encoder (#27960)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from 6061 aluminum with a black anodized finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour hex-head machine screws to assemble the mounting block are included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe block is tapped with two 1\/4-20 thread mounting holes to secure the assembly to your project's chassis or base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions assembled:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and machined in California, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: The 6.5\" Hub Motor is not included with this product. It may be purchased separately,  or purchase two motors and two blocks together as a bundle (see Related Products below.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53397225603381,"sku":"34080","price":9.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6307\/2821\/files\/1a55ff50-34080a.jpg?v=1787781837"},{"product_id":"heavy-duty-caster-wheel-kit","title":"Heavy Duty Caster Wheel Kit","description":"\u003ch4\u003eHeavy Duty Caster Wheel Kit Overview:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Heavy Duty Caster Wheel Kit features a solid caster wheel and a custom-machined aluminum sleeve for attaching the assembly to your project's platform or chassis.  The 3\" caster wheel is made from solid polyurethane for quiet, mark-free rolling on hard floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Heavy Duty Caster Wheel Kit was designed as a sleek, quiet, smooth-rolling yet durable companion to our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hub-motor-mounting-block\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHub Motor Mounting Block (#34080)\u003c\/a\u003e. In addition, the sleeve may be installed on the caster wheel in either orientation, so it is also height-compatible with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/motor-mount-and-wheel-kit-aluminum\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMotor Mount and Wheel Kit (#29862)\u003c\/a\u003e, as a replacement for the Caster Wheel Kit Rev B (#28961).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough the sleeve fits firmly on the caster wheel shaft, a small set screw is included to hold the sleeve in place should you desire the extra security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHeavy Duty Caster Wheel Kit Features:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleek, solid 3-inch polyurethane wheels are quiet and won't leave marks on floors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision ball bearings for smooth swiveling and rolling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve is milled from 6061 aluminum, anodized black to match the caster wheel hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour threaded 1\/4-20 mounting holes make it easy to attach to your project's platform or chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports up to 100 lb load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve designed and manufactured in California, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the diagrams under Downloads for sleeve dimensions and mounting options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53397225963829,"sku":"64080","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6307\/2821\/files\/10bb5005-64080c.jpg?v=1787781837"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.parallax.com\/collections\/wheels-mechanical.oembed","provider":"Parallax Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}