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FIGURE 5.20
Completed tail section.

Constructing the Head
The snake’s head will house the controller board that will
sequence all of the servos in each body section and will monitor
the infrared sensor. The infrared sensor will also be mounted at
the front of the head.
Cut a piece of 1/16-inch thick aluminum to a size of 3 inches
6-1/4 inches. Cut, drill, and bend the piece, as shown in Figure
5.21. The finished piece, labeled G, is shown in Figure 5.22.

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