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Re: robot base

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Originally Posted by cgmv123 View Post
None of the 2015- control system components have grounded frames or other metal elements. (Unless you still have an Axis 206 camera.)
Many teams (including ours) have a few custom circuits on the control board (gyroscope, sensor breakouts, relay module for LEDs) which must be insulated.

If you're still using Talon SRs or other relay modules with screw terminals, or if the power plug falls out of the wireless module, a non-conducting board limits the effect of a wire that comes loose.