Drivetrain gearbox integrated between drive rails:
Chain tensioner from off-centre drilled shaft:
Quick disconnect spade terminals on speed controller:
Surgical tubing to connect encoders and pots to shafts:
Mount PDB on spacers so you can run wires UNDER it (instead of around/over it):

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