Modifying the Falcon

Now, we will make a few changes to the Falcon to accommodate these new sensors.

Add a Technic beam that runs the width of the vehicle and sits a few centimeters above the EV3 brick. Mount the dGPS on this beam and ensure that the antenna side of the chip faces skyward. The best way to mount the dGPS to Technic elements is using a Technic crossblock and two of the blue cross-to-friction pegs, as shown in the following image; this method ensures that the dGPS is securely mounted and minimizes mechanical stress on the fragile GPS board. You may choose to place it slightly off-center so that it does not obstruct access to the EV3 brick. Plug the dGPS into sensor port 1:

Next, build a long stalk on one side of the robot that ...

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