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Re: robot base

Mounting electronics on metal is generally a bad idea for 2 reasons.

1. It conducts electricity!

2. It's heavy. Especially if you're talking about using steel. Electrical components aren't terribly heavy, steel would be overkill.

Ideally electronics should be mounted on something light, non conductive, and easily accessed yet not exposed.