Thread: pic: Team 100 Prototype Base - Underside
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Re: pic: Team 100 Prototype Base - Underside
This is a great drivebase. Kudos to you for not only getting a prototype put together in the off-season, but also having the guys and GP to post it on this site, for all teams to see.

The only advice I can think of at this time (for your competition version) is for a different material for the electronics board. The plywood is lightweight and easy to use, but a perforated sheet material (aluminum or gray PVC) works great. If you use this sheet, there is no need to drill holes when you mount your electronics and route your wires. I would suggest 3/32" thick aluminum or 1/8" thick PVC perforated sheet with 3/16" dia holes to start with. McMaster-Carr, MSC and other places sell this stuff.

Andy B.
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