Page 163 - Amphibionics : Build Your Own Biologically Inspired Robot

Amphibionics 05 3/24/03 8:44 AM Page 142
FIGURE 5.34
Head section attached
to the robot’s body. Amphibionics

Fabricate a 9-volt battery holder using 1/16-inch thick aluminum
cut to a size of 4 inches 1 inch. Figure 5.35 is a cutting, drilling,
and bending guide for the battery holder. When the battery hold-
er is completed, attach it to the first body section behind the head.
This is accomplished by positioning it in the top left corner of the
body section and then marking the mounting hole. Drill out the
hole in the body section with a 5/32-inch drill bit, and then mount
the battery holder, as pictured in Figure 5.36. With this finished,
the robot’s mechanical construction is complete. Next, we will
focus on fabricating the robot’s main controller and infrared sen-
sor circuit boards.

142