Chapter 10Build a Motorized Plastic Platform
This chapter details construction of the PlastoBot, the base for a small but peppy robot that’s constructed using 1/8″-thick plastic—most any plastic will do, so if you already have a piece in your garage feel free to use it. I built the prototype PlastoBot using 3mm (about 1/8″) expanded PVC.
PlastoBot is basically a square, and making it involves only straight cuts. The corners of the plastic are chamfered—lopped off at a 45° angle—to enhance the looks and to prevent the base from snagging on things. You can build the robot with or without cutouts for the wheels. The cutouts can be tricky to make, but they allow the robot to retain its sleek design by keeping the wheels inside the profile of the ...
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