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Originally Posted by Andy Baker
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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We usually use 1/8" ABS plastic for the board. But its kinda expensive to waste on something that will never see competition.
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Originally Posted by team2061
What is being used to hold down the electronics and other stuff because in the 2007 season we screwed and bolted everything down.Bad idea it bit us in the butt big time.I heard zip ties are the best way to go.
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Yes, all the components are held on with zip-ties. This is a great way to attach stuff IMO. We just drill one hole, stick a zip tie through, and stick another zip-tie on the bottom. This creates a little plastic bolt that can be cut and replaced as needed.