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Re: Vertical or Diagonal Electronics Board

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Originally Posted by tsaksa View Post
It seems unlikely that you will see any problem with gyroscopic or other forces. But be aware that most vertical or diagonal mounting can leave the electronics more exposed to accidental damage from obstacles or the end effectors of other robots. Add protection where you can.
I'll second the need for more structure. The two years we've done it so far, we've had 2 vertical boards that faced inward towards each other.

The gyro can always be placed offboard. It's actually best to put it at the center of rotation than on the board itself.
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