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Re: Outdoor Robot

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Originally Posted by Kevin Selavko View Post
I was planing on using a vex cortex with joystick and partner joystick. For motor controllers I was thinking of using victors and vex spin controllers. Anything better than this that you can think of? And is there a good alternate to CIMs for drive-train?
Also thanks for the suggestion for the ammo box, what would be the best way to waterproof any holes for wires, hotglue? And any ideas on keeping the battery away from derbies without putting it in a metal box ,dont want it shortcircuting.
When I used them for a similar purpose I cut a piece of plywood that fit in the bottom of the box and attached foam-core board on the four sides to create a box within a box. Unfortunately I never finished them (maybe I will this summer) so I have no photos for reference. For wires I would recommend a silicone based sealant . Your local boating supply shop should have something suitable. If the silicone proves to be too weak, you can try polyurethane instead, but then you sacrifice the convenience of soap and water clean-up. Blends of the two are also available.
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