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Cut four pieces of 1/2-inch aluminum stock to a size of 2-1/2
inches in length. These pieces will be used to support the top
cover and antenna. Use Figure 7.10 as a cutting and drilling guide.
Mount the aluminum pieces on the Frisbee base. Position each
piece 1/2 of an inch beside the wheel recesses and mark the
mounting holes. Drill each mounting hole with a 5/32-inch drill
bit, and attach each piece with a 6/32-inch 1/2-inch machine
screw and locking nut. Figure 7.11 shows two of the supports
attached around one of the wheel recesses.

FIGURE 7.10
Cutting and drilling
guide for cover
supports.

FIGURE 7.11
Two cover supports
mounted to robot base
around wheel recesses.

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