Robot Builder's Bonanza, Third Edition
3rd Edition
Published on 16. March 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
768 pages
978-0-07-146893-0 (ISBN)
Description
The amateur robotics market is maturing every yearThere are even several companies that cater specifically to the hobbyist and educational market. With the advent of such organisations as FIRST and KISS robotics, it is the perfect time to release a new and clearly improved version of our powerhouse RBB.Key featuresCovers LEGO to legged robot construction plans to provide a scope from the raw beginner to the intermediate/advanced readerALL projects are being revamped to be more usable, more customisable, and more visual -- with illustrations of the final product right at the beginning of the chapterEliminates the outdated or "out of tune" chapters that don't appeal to current robot audiencesUNPRECEDENTED author duo -- literally the two grand masters of the robotic world
More details
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
450 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 185 mm
Thickness: 38 mm
Weight
1257 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-146893-0 (9780071468930)
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Persons
Gordon McComb is an avid electronics hobbyist and is the author of 50 books and over thousand magazine articles. He wrote the best-selling Robot Builder's Bonanza the most popular book on amateur robotics, as well as Robot Builder's Sourcebook, Gordon McComb's Gadgeteer's Goldmine, and Laser Cookbook.
Myke Predko is an advisory engineer working on Intel server products test for Celestica in Toronto, Canada. He has worked as a test engineer, product engineer, manufacturing manager and new products introduction engineer as well as having been awarded four patents in the fields of processor design and product test. Mr. Predko is author of nine technical books including Programming and Customizing the PICmicro(R) Microcontroller, 2/e and PICmicro(R) Microcontroller Pocket Reference, two comprehensive guides to the device covered by this book along with Programming and Customizing the 8081 Microcontroller; The Handbook of Microcontrollers; PC Ph.D.; and PC Interfacing Pocket Reference. His interests include robotics and he was one of the designers for the TAB Electronics Build Your Own Robot Kit. Mr. Predko currently lives in Toronto with his wife, daughter and two Siberian huskies.
Myke Predko is an advisory engineer working on Intel server products test for Celestica in Toronto, Canada. He has worked as a test engineer, product engineer, manufacturing manager and new products introduction engineer as well as having been awarded four patents in the fields of processor design and product test. Mr. Predko is author of nine technical books including Programming and Customizing the PICmicro(R) Microcontroller, 2/e and PICmicro(R) Microcontroller Pocket Reference, two comprehensive guides to the device covered by this book along with Programming and Customizing the 8081 Microcontroller; The Handbook of Microcontrollers; PC Ph.D.; and PC Interfacing Pocket Reference. His interests include robotics and he was one of the designers for the TAB Electronics Build Your Own Robot Kit. Mr. Predko currently lives in Toronto with his wife, daughter and two Siberian huskies.
Content
AcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart 1: Robot BasicsChapter 1: The Robot ExperimenterChapter 2: Anatomy of a Robot Chapter 3: Structural MaterialsChapter 4: Buying PartsChapter 5: Electronic ComponentsChapter 6: ToolsChapter 7: Electronic Construction TechniquesPart 2: Robot Platform ConstructionChapter 8: Plastic PlatformsChapter 9: Wooden PlatformsChapter 10: Metal PlatformsChapter 11: Hacking ToysPart 3: Computers and Electronic ControlChapter 12: An Overview of Robot "Brains"Chapter 13: Programming FundamentalsChapter 14: Computer PeripheralsChapter 15: The BASIC Stamp 2 MicrocontrollerChapter 16: Remote Control SystemsPart 4: Power, Motors, and LocomotionChapter 17: Batteries and Robot Power SuppliesChapter 18: Principles of Robot LocomotionChapter 19: Choosing the Right MotorChapter 20: Working with DC MotorsChapter 21: Working with Stepper MotorsChapter 22: Working with Servo MotorsPart 5: Practical Robotics ProjectsChapter 23: Building a RoverbotChapter 24: Building a Heavy-Duty Six-Legged Walking RobotChapter 25: Advanced Robot Locomotion SystemsChapter 26: Reaching Out with Robot ArmsChapter 27: Building a Revolute Coordinate ArmChapter 28: Experimenting with Gripper DesignsPart 6: Sensors and NavigationChapter 29: The Sense of TouchChapter 30: Object DetectionChapter 31: Sound Input and OutputChapter 32: Robot VisionChapter 33: NavigationChapter 34: Fire Detection SystemsChapter 35: Experimenting with Tilt and Gravity SensorsChapter 36: Home Robots and How Not to Chew Up Your FurniturePart 7: Putting It All TogetherChapter 37: Robot Tasks, Operations, and BehaviorsChapter 38: Integrating the BlocksChapter 39: Failure AnalysisChapter 40: Setting Up Workshops, Demonstrations, and CompetitionsAppendix A: Further ReadingAppendix B: SourcesAppendix C: Robot Information on the InternetIndex