← Emaad Majeed

Vert Stack 450RPM Drivetrain

2025

I designed this VEX V5 drivetrain in CAD as a four wheel base built on aluminum C channels. The drivetrain is 27 holes long, and I would make it longer to accommodate funnels. The power comes from four black V5 smart motors mounted in the center, and each motor drives a train of red gears that carry torque out to the wheels. The motors are stacked vertically so everything packages into a compact footprint, and the setup is geared for 450 RPM. It sits on 4 wheels because that is a good way to remove the 5th and 6th wheel on both sides.

CAD render of the drivetrain from a raised angle showing the gear trains and motors Top down CAD view showing the symmetric layout of wheels, gears, and motors Rendered CAD view of the drivetrain with the red gears and omni wheels in detail