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Step 6: Attach LIDAR Arch

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Introduction

This is one of the last steps. You may still want to check everything over to avoid having to insert and remove screws

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Preparation

In previous steps you should have

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A Note about screws

There are several options for the screws to hold on the arch:

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Form your own threads by hand (carefully)

The Lidar arch attaches with screws into the plastic front and rear covers. Ideally M3x5 Socket head cap screws are used, but the plastic is not threaded making it diffocult to insert the screws. With care an patience you can cut your own threads by pushing consistently while turning the screw, then backing off and cleaning the debris off the screw threads. Repeat this several times until the screw goes in all the way.

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Use a Thread Tap

Alternatively if you have access to an that will very quickly and easily form threads.

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Use the self tapping screws from the Buggy spare screw kit.

These are small self tapping black screws from the Buggy spare parts kit. While somewhat small, they will work to hold the arch in place.

When completed your Lidar arch should look something like this:

mounted the Lidar and standoff to the Lidar Arch
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