Hints & Tips

• Simple designs works the best
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• Give plenty of time when designing your robot because it always takes longer than expected
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• Keep the robot as light as possible to use less power
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• Remember charging takes 12-14 hours and make sure that the yellow LED on the handyboard is or else it is NOT on charge
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• Test all the ports on the HandyBoard before you begin to use it
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• Test and calibrate all the sensors
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• All components deteriorate with battery power
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• Make sure you charge your battery regularly
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• Use LEDs rather than filament bulbs as they consume alot of battery power
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• Use digital ports to control LED's
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• Remember testing is very important