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VEX parts and definitions

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Vex Part
Vex Part Description
axle   show
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show An axle is passed through the center hole which allows it to spin freely.  
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show A plastic fastener system consisting of two parts and used to hold the VEX bearing flat bearing in place on the structure system.  
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show A free-swiveling wheel mounted on a robot to provide stability while producing a minimum of friction.  
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bumper switch   show
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show A structure system beam used to form the "skeleton" of the robot.  
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show Optional parts to provide a chain drive in the motion system of the robot.  
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show A type of spacer that can be set to remain stationary at any given point along an axle.  
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show Spinning discs with teeth that prevent them from slipping past each other; frequently used to transfer rotational motion from one piece to another, and to provide mechanical advantage while doing so.  
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show A piece used to strengthen an angled joint.  
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show A structure system beam used to form the "skeleton" of the robot  
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show A gear in the gear train that is neither the driven nor the driving gear, and does not share an axle with another gear in the train.  
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KEPS Nut   show
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show A flat structural part used to provide a mounting surface for other robot parts.  
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structure parts   show
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standoff   show
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