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Re: Communication Issues from EMI?

That's a definite cause.
We want to keep the radio some distance from all electromagnetic noise sources.

We also want to keep it from too much metal that would interfere/block with the internal antennas, i.e., the metal mass of the CIMs.
Don't bury it in the bowels of the robot, keep it up in the clear.

Avoid even mounting it on a vertical metal plate that would mask it. A Lexan/pvc or other non-conducting/non-metallic mount is preferred.
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