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Posted at 11/27/2017 7:11:59 PM

A project log for Watchdog Security Camera Robot

Solar charges, Open build, affordable, watch and report or community presence robot.

josh-starnesJosh Starnes 03/22/2018 at 17:030 Comments

I started to disassemble the chassis , I can see there are certainly differences from the other one and I think I may swap the front end so I can easily find a place for headlights. The screws on the fender are badly rusted and I put some CLR in the hole to break it up.

I like the fascia and fenders so I may recycle them instead of making new ones. 3d printing could give me some custom options.  Phillips number 1 removed the body panels.

The chassis is getting naked and I still have issues with the screws on that fender. I have no use that I can think of for the front wheels, I tested a jazzy chassis in the yard and found they reduce maneuverability when it hits the edge of a sidewalk or incline. I will likely remove this wiring as it is VERY stiff and unforgiving, it looks like it is corroded even under the insulation.

If I cannot get these screws out cleanly I may just leave the fender in place, as it does look good.

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