[Bduggan04]

The box is not finished so the output and sensor wires are not in the picture. There will be connector blocks coming out of one side of the box for the sensors and motor outputs. Ideally, they will be easily accessed and removed.

As for the wire raceway, I can't see anyway that the wires could get cut.

The weight without the box is probably around 6-8 pounds, but they are mounted and protected in the box. The weight cost is a small price for the benefits. A lot of the wiring can be finished before the robot is even built.