In this article we will be creating a customisable mini float.

Materials

Electronic parts


Pololu wheels	Pololu caster	*Pololu motors*	Pololu motor mount

***NOTE***: Follow this tutorial to solder cables to motor.


Power Station	WiFi/Bluetooth	Motor Driver	Battery pack

Cut out and trace the template onto your foam board making sure to mark out any holes.
Carefully cut out the traced shape with a box cutter.
Thread rubber band through the two cut outs in the centre.
Stretch the rubber band over the two cut outs as shown below.

TOP BOTTOM
Insert the split pins into the 4 marked positions at the edge of the disk. Make sure to insert the pin heads on the side where the rubber bands are vertical to the pins.

TOP BOTTOM
Open the split pin legs to secure them to the disc.
On the side with the split pin heads mount your two motors and caster in the positions below.
Connect up the stack of blocks and connect it to the battery.
Mount the battery to the chassis by slipping it through the two elastic bands.
Use the four split pins on the chassis to mount your blocks. They should magnetically connect with the four magnets on the bottom of the Power Station Block.
Insert motor pins to the Motor Driver Block. Make sure they are pushed in shiny sides up.
Your car is now ready to use.

Glue the long rectangular template onto a piece of cardboard.
Cut the cardboard to size.
Insert the folded cardboard as below
Slide the strap under the elastic bands on the car
Use the coloured paper to create a cover for your platform. Use the image below as inspiration and get creative.
Use glue or bluetac to attach your picture to the flat section of the tab