Previously, our electronic components were placed loosely around and was not attached securely to any part of our device. This was because we were still in the prototyping stage and we did not want to fix down the position of the electrical components first without being sure of the position of the other components.
In preparation for the final product, it is important to fix down the electronic components properly in a neat manner. This will improve the user experience and ensure that there will be no dangerous tangling of parts during usage.
Previously, we used a breadboard of connection which was bulky and would also result in loose connections. In order to fix this problem, we created a more compact version of a breadboard to supply power to the 5 motors in the motor housing (Figure 1). In addition, we also added headers to the Arduino’s digital pins for easy connection of the data cables of the servo motors.
Figure 1 : Compact version of breadboard
The Arduino board and the battery pack were both placed on top of the motor housing for easy access and monitoring of status.
Figure 2: Overview of the electronic components on the top of the motor housing (Front View)
Figure 3: Overview of the electronic components on the top of the motor housing (Back View)