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Chapter 5 / Serpentronic: Build Your Own Robotic Snake
FIGURE 5.47
Multimeter probe
connection guide.

Mounting the Controller and
Infrared Sensor Board
The main controller circuit board will be mounted in the snake’s
head on three 1/4-inch diameter nylon standoffs cut to a length of
1/2-inch. Position the standoffs over the mounting holes in the
head and place the circuit board on top of the standoffs. Secure the
board in place with three 6/32-inch 1-inch machine screws,
lock washers, and nuts, as shown in Figure 5.48. Table 5.5 lists
all the parts needed to mount the boards and wire the infrared
sensor to the main controller board.

Part Quantity Description TABLE 5.5
List of Parts Needed to
3-strand ribbon wire 1 6 inches
Mount the Circuit
3-connector female header 1 2.5-mm spacing Boards

2-connector female header 1 2.5-mm spacing
1-connector female header 1 2.5-mm spacing

Heat shrink tubing 1 3 inches
1/4-inch diameter nylon standoff 5 1/4-inch length

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