Vex Robotics Plastic Field Perimeter Cart Kit

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Introducing a new Plastic Field Perimeter Cart Kit for Vex Robotics. This cart was made to make moving fields simple and easy. Each cart kit can hold up to 3 field and fit through a standard doorway. Some images are attached in the downloads! NOTE: When loaded and moving, please use 2 people and go slow. Cart can be top heavy!!!!!Hardware required:3 Wire Rack Carts (5 Shelf Medium with Wheels!) (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071DZHMVN/ref=twister_B0BQLW12BK?th=1) 100 8-in Zip Ties (https://www.amazon.com/Hmrope-Premium-Plastic-Strength-Self-Locking/dp/B07TG9VMWY/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=8+in+zip+ties&qid=1695775932&sr=8-3)OPTIONAL: ~8 4 ft pool noodles~12 cart spacers (see attached files for printing/creating)6 32 in bungee cords (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UW5BM9Q/?coliid=I28NOP6C5L4O3H&colid=2WAG58MNGQPQ3&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it)(4 per field) 12 in 8-32 threaded rod (https://www.amazon.com/Boltmaster-11002-Threaded-Rod-Zinc/dp/B00448FR2A/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1P79TB66SILD2&keywords=8-32+threaded+rod&qid=1697808875&s=hi&sprefix=8-32+threaded+rod%2Ctools%2C74&sr=1-3)(8 per field) 8-32 or M4 Large flat washers (https://www.amazon.com/Washer-Stainless-Steel-Washers-100PCS/dp/B0BGH6YLB7/ref=sr_1_3?crid=QLP0ARKUM7P6&keywords=M4%2Blarge%2Bflat%2Bwashers&qid=1697808988&s=hi&sprefix=m4%2Blarge%2Bflat%2Bwashers%2Ctools%2C95&sr=1-3&th=1)(8 per field) 8-32 wing nuts (https://www.amazon.com/binifiMux-60pcs-Butterfly-Carbon-Plated/dp/B07YYWW2SB/ref=sr_1_3?crid=U8U5A1BT098T&keywords=8-32+wing+nuts&qid=1697808944&s=hi&sprefix=8-32+wing+nuts%2Ctools%2C95&sr=1-3)Assembly:Assemble field carts to have approximately 15 in between shelves. Use 4 shelves per cart.Zip Tie cart spacers between 3 carts (use one on top/middle/bottom per side)Cut and apply pool noodles as necessary (On my images, the top caps are used to keep the bungee cords down). Zip Tie appropriately.Assemble Fields with one corner attached per sideRun threaded rod through pre-made holes near end (DO NOT MAKE NEW HOLES)Use washers and wing nuts to GENTLY compress field side so that flat plastic walls do not slide out of end (field will bend if made too tight)Put tile bags on top and bungee strap down.Complete!Note: threaded rod will have to come off when assembling the field. I do not have a good method to store them yet.