wintermute … Are you able to take a photo of how it changed the light from the base ? … maybe a top down photo ?
Opening / disassembling RAE
I have not turned it on yet since I cut the bottom label/plate. I'm just assuming it changes, but it may not be noticeable.
Next time I turn it on I'll post an update.
I wonder if anyone wants to record a video for the others who want to access the internals.
4 days later
Looking at the material after cutting, each square can be put back in place but might not stick very well.
With the corners cut
Remove the base screws and carefully remove this wire
Then remove this wire
I think this is as far as I want to go today…
I was thinking about drilling a few holes in the top lid, but the 4 LED side strips plus 5 cameras plus motors plus speaker would need disconnecting - may think before I proceed 
Motor / wheel assemblies (each) have 2 more screws mounting them to the lid.
#RAE is still working fine, and to be honest I am going to leave the corners off as the LEDs don't appear any different. I may well remove LED connections later and see if it affects the boot / running. Note one corner LED is now off, but I hadn't checked it before so might have been broken before or not. Your mileage may vary!!
brianlmerritt … a good set of photos ! … good to know it is easy to clean the dog hair from the wheels …
As posted on another thread … most of the excess heat is caused by the LEDs … they can be turned off.
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brianlmerritt … Did you notice if the wheels are held on both sides ? … IE: if some kid stands on Rae will the axels just bend ? … and from then on will drive like some hiphop lowrider ?
Mike Not sure any small robot would withstand a kid jumping on it, but def not a good idea for the RAE although I guess you buy another pololu style motor with encoders, wheel and bracket and can get easy access to fix it.
