Using the Printable VEX V5 Parts Ruler (All Metal Parts) – VEX Library

Whether organizing parts, following a set of build instructions, or building a custom design, identifying a part correctly can be crucial to your success.

The VEX Metal Parts Ruler is a handy tool to help identify parts.

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Note: when printing the .pdf be sure to set to 100% scale.

Using the Ruler to Identify Parts

The VEX Metal Parts Ruler can be used to identify parts while organizing parts or following a set of build instructions. The scale on the ruler is 1:1, so parts can simply be placed on top of the ruler.

Image of a 5x15 plate used in VEX robotics education, featuring measurement markings and a grid design for precise alignment and construction in robotics projects.

Measuring Structural Metal. Example shown is a 5x15 Plate.

5 indicates a width of 5 pitch units.
15 indicates a length of 15 pitch units.

Image of a VEX 8-32 screw, used in educational robotics and engineering projects, displayed on a ruler for scale.

Measuring Screws. Example shown is a #8-32 1.0 inch Star Screw.

VEX spacer image showing a 375 mm measurement, used in educational contexts related to VEX rulers.

Measuring Spacers. Example shown is a 0.375 inch Spacer.

Image of a 60-tooth gear used in VEX robotics education, showcasing its design and features for educational purposes.

Measuring Gears. Example shown is a 60 Tooth Gear.

VEX 18T Sprocket image, showcasing a detailed view of the sprocket design used in robotics education, relevant to VEX Rulers section.

Measuring Sprockets. Example shown is a 18 Tooth Sprocket.

Image of a 3-inch standoff used in VEX robotics, showcasing its dimensions and design for educational purposes in VEX Rulers section.

Measuring Standoffs. Example shown is a 3 inch Standoff.

3-inch shaft component from VEX Robotics, used for educational purposes in robotics projects, displayed against a plain background.

Measure Shafts. Example shown is a 3 inch Shaft.

Using the Ruler While Assembling a Robot

The VEX Metal Parts ruler can also be used as a measuring tool to measure parts and distances. This can be very helpful when designing and assembling a custom robot which does not have specific instructions regarding the selection of parts.

Tip and trick: The .pdf of the VEX Metal Parts Ruler can be printed out on a clear plastic transparency. This will allow the ruler to be overlaid on the robot and measurements can be made by measuring through the ruler.

Here are some examples of using the ruler while assembling a custom robot.

Diagram of VEX chassis components, illustrating the assembly and layout of parts for educational purposes in robotics.

Measuring the distance between C-Channels on a robot chassis. This example shows the C-Channels on the robot chassis measuring 16 pitch or 8 inches.

VEX Traction Wheel illustration showing its design and features, used in educational robotics applications.

Using inches/millimeters to measure the diameter of wheels. Example shown is a 3.25 inch Traction Wheel (3.25 inches/83 millimeters).

A detailed image of a VEX chain, showcasing its structure and design, used in educational robotics applications. The chain is displayed against a neutral background, highlighting its features for better understanding in the context of VEX Rulers.

Measuring the number of chain links in a chain/sprocket system.

Note that there are two different sized chains on the ruler, this is because there are two different sized sprockets.

The top chain on the ruler is for 6P Sprockets and the bottom chain is for High Strength Sprockets.

6P Sprockets - Chain is 6.35mm / 0.25"
High Strength Sprockets - Chain is 9.79mm / 0.385"