This fastening method allows for quick removal of the breadboard for troubleshooting. All of the electronic elements are positioned adjacent to each other on the same plane in order to make electrical connections easy. Power and ground connections for the vehicle are brought to the chassis proto-board through four wires. Stress relief for these wires is provided by the fact that they are knotted to the rear skid bolt with a simple overhand knot. Proto-Board Arm Motor Figure 1.
Overhead view shows the chassis plate and layout of the electronic components.
This motor drives the ball delivery arms. It is positioned at the back of the chassis plate so that connections to the DS3658 could be easily made. Placement of the DS3658 was selected to be far from the sensitive sensor circuits. Arm Catch Winch Plate Arm Motor Figure 2. The left and right drive motors are connected to the chassis plate through the left and right motor mounts.