Arduino Bumper Vertical Mount

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I appreciate Chu's bumper design, but I had to adapt it for my small omniwheel robot by mounting it at a 90-degree angle. The center hole was blocked by the shield socket, so I left it in place anyway. As an alternative, you could use a flat head bolt to secure the bumper before installing the board, which is what I did initially. However, for my robot base, I decided to utilize the two end holes that are spaced to accommodate its specific dimensions. The bolt holes on the bumper were intentionally made slightly small so they would grip a bolt tightly, similar to self-tapping screws. Nevertheless, I recommend using a nut on the opposite side of the bolt for added stability. You can also opt for zip ties or double-sided tape as an alternative. The bumper's wide base makes it easy to place on a workbench and have it stand upright. If your 3D printer struggles with creating precise holes, you can easily remedy this by using a drill bit to enlarge them to the correct size.