How to Make a Mobile Robot

This is a blog like introduction to the steps and component in making a robot. It is made for us as a reminder of all the processes and for everyone who wants to get into building your own mobile robot.

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Table of contents:

1. Robot Components
2. Robot Model
3. Assembling the Robot

Robot Components

Information on the components used for this mobile robot can be found in the Robot Components documentation.

Robot Model

Information on the CAD model used in this project can be found in the Robot Model documentation.

Assembling the Robot

1. The frame
   1. Saw the laths to length.
   2. Using angle brackets and the 4 frame pieces, assemble the frame.
   3. Saw the board to size.
   4. With screws attach the board as flooring to the frame.
2. Drivetrain
   1. Follow instructions from Flipsky on how to assemble the drivetrain.