Lesson 2, Part 1: Building The Spike Prime Drive Base
In this lesson, we’ll go over how to build the Spike Prime drive base. The drive base is the foundation of many robot designs, providing a frame with a hub, motors, and wheels that allow it to move.
What is the main purpose of the magenta rectangular base frame? To connect the hub to the motors. To hold the wheels. To act as the main foundation of the robot. To hold the battery. Why is it important to make sure the white side of the hub is facing up when you start building? So the hub can see with its lights. So the battery doesn't fall out. To make sure all the ports are in the correct place for the wires. To make the hub look cool. What is the purpose of the yellow axles you insert into the motors? To hold the motor in place on the frame. To connect the wheels to the motor so they can spin. To make the motor go faster. To secure the wires. What is the main purpose of the ball cup and white ball assembly? It makes the robot turn. It acts as a rolling support for the robot. It holds the battery in place. It connects the hub to the main frame. What is the main job of the black bevel gear on the larger motor? To make the motor stop. To connect the motor to the wheels. To make the motor spin in a different direction. To help transfer power from the motor to other gears.