Building with VEX Parts - Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. tightening mechanism that is very thin and can be used in some locations where it is practical
  2. 4. specialty gears that intersect at a 90 degree angle
  3. 5. the flat metal assembly piece measured by the number of square holes it has
  4. 7. and is fixed below a vehicle
  5. 10. come in many sizes and are identified by their number of teeth
  6. 11. a fastener to keep shafts in place and prevents wheels from falling off
  7. 13. a circular object that rotates on an
  8. 16. this open ended tool fits nuts and standoffs
  9. 19. be careful to not round or “strip out” the socket on the head of the screw if these are not fully inserted into the socket
  10. 21. specialty gear that provides a mechanical connection between two non-parallel shafts.
  11. 23. a type of gear that engages with the links
  12. 24. square metal rod with rounded corners, used as a main motion piece
Down
  1. 1. a specialty assembly piece that is used to fasten 2 or more structure pieces together
  2. 3. a hardware piece used to create or maintain a space between two items to reduce friction.
  3. 4. use this piece to provide low-friction for shafts to easily turn in
  4. 6. a special assembly piece designed to serve as a foundation for a variety of projects
  5. 8. specialty gear which mimics a spiraled revolving cylinder
  6. 9. Metal components can be attached together using these, come in a variety of sizes
  7. 12. 90 degree bent metal assembly part
  8. 14. a lever looking piece used to input motion
  9. 15. have a ring of “teeth” on one side of them to prevent loosening over time
  10. 17. commonly used to attach bearings, but Mr. Timmerman recommends using a screw/nut instead
  11. 18. specialty gear which creates "reciprocating rotation"
  12. 20. is used to create space between two parts, while adding stability
  13. 22. a chain