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82 BUILD A MOTORIZED WOODEN PLATFORM
2"
7"
2-1/2"
Figure 8-2 Cutting guide for the
PlyBot. Dimensions are flexible, and
you can scale the robot up in size if
5"
you need something a bit bigger.
motors. These need to be fairly accurate, though take note that the holes in the mounting
flanges of the Tamiya gear motor are oblong. This allows a few millimeters’ leeway in match-
ing the motors to their mounting holes.
G Before assembly of the motors, use the motor flange itself to mark the spacing on a piece of
paper. You can then transfer the marks to the wooden base using a small punch or a nail.
Figure 8-3 Plywood panel cut to
shape for the PlyBot. Use a sander or
small rasp to round off the corners for
a sleeker look.
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