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Chapter 4 / Frogbotic: Build Your Own Robotic Frog
The body is constructed using a piece of 1/16-inch thick alu-
minum cut to a size of 4 7 inches. Use Figure 4.19 as a guide
to cutting and bending the aluminum piece. When the piece has
been cut, use a file to remove any rough edges. Use Figure 4.20 to
measure and mark where all of the holes are to be drilled. Drill
each of the holes with a 5/32-inch drill bit, except for the holes
marked as being drilled with 1/4-inch and 7/64-inch bits. Figure
4.21 shows the finished frog robot body on which all of the other
mechanical and electronic components will be mounted.

FIGURE 4.19
Cutting and bending
guide for the
Frogbotic’s body.

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