Arduino robot bonanza / Gordon McComb.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McComb, Gordon, author.

Series:

McGraw-Hill's AccessEngineering

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Arduino (Programmable controller).

Robots--Control systems.

Robots.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiv 400 pages ) illustrations

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : McGraw-Hill, [2013]

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Create high-tech walking, talking, and thinking robots "McComb hasn’t missed a beat. It’s an absolute winner!" -GeekDad, Wired.com Breathe life into the robots of your dreams—without advanced electronics or programming skills. Arduino Robot Bonanza shows you how to build autonomous robots using ordinary tools and common parts. Learn how to wire things up, program your robot's brain, and add your own unique flair. This easy-to-follow, fully illustrated guide starts with the Teachbot and moves to more complex projects, including the musical TuneBot, the remote-controlled TeleBot, a slithering snakelike 'bot, and a robotic arm with 16 inches of reach! Get started on the Arduino board and software Build a microcontroller-based brain Hook up high-tech sensors and controllers Write and debug powerful Arduino apps Navigate by walking, rolling, or slithering Program your 'bot to react and explore on its own Add remote control and wireless video Generate sound effects and synthesized speech Develop functional robot arms and grippers Extend plans and add exciting features

Contents:

Part 1. Arduino Robot Basics

Introducing the Arduino Development Platform

Arduino Up and Running

Building the Teachbot Learning Platform

Programming the Teachbot : Making It Move

Programming the Teachbot : Seeing It React

Programming the Teachbot : Letting It Explore

Part 2. Making Things

Making Things: Mechanical

Making Things: Electronic

Part 3. Hands-On Arduino Robot Projects

Enhancing the Teachbot

The Amazing Tunebot

Going Places with the Telebot

Why Did It Have to Be Snakes?

Robby Armstrong

Part 4. Appendixes

Appendix A: ARB Online Support

Appendix B: Parts Connection

Appendix C: Troubleshooting Tips, or, How to Keep Things from Going Worng!

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780071782777

007178277X

9780071782784

0071782788

OCLC:

857498013