Make : Lego and Arduino projects / John Baichtal, Matthew Beckler & Adam Wolf ; foreword by Erin "RobotGrrl" Kennedy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Baichtal, John.

Contributor:

Beckler, Matthew.

Wolf, Adam.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

LEGO Mindstorms toys.

Arduino (Programmable controller).

Robots--Design and construction--Amateurs' manuals.

Robots.

Robots--Control systems--Design and construction--Amateurs' manuals.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (328 p.)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

2012.

Sebastopol, CA : Maker Media, [2012]

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Make amazing robots and gadgets with two of today's hottest DIY technologies. With this easy-to-follow guide, you'll learn how to build devices with Lego Mindstorms NXT 2.0, the Arduino prototyping platform, and some add-on components to bridge the two. Mindstorms alone lets you create incredible gadgets. Bring in Arduino for some jaw-dropping functionality-and open a whole new world of possibilities. Build a drink dispenser, music synthesizer, wireless lamp, and more Each fun and fascinating project includes step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations to guide you through the process

Contents:

1. Project: drawbot : Parts list ; Assembly instructions ; Program the robot ; The next chapter

2. Anatomy of Lego robotics : Mindstorms ; Expanding on the mindstorms set ; Programming your brick ; The next chapter

3. Arduino interlude : History of the Auduino project ; What is OSHW? ; Anatomy of the Uno ; The Arduino ecosystem ; Arduino resources ; The next chapter

4. Project: clock : Parts list ; Assembly instructions ; Program the robot ; Setting the clock ; The next chapter

5. Project: chocolate milk maker : Parts list ; Assembly instructions ; Program the robot ; The next chapter

6. Basic electronic theory : Basic concepts in electricity ; Know your electronic components ; Sensors 101 ; Further study

7. Gripperbot : Parts list ; Building instructions ; Assembling the gripperbot's electronics ; Programming the gripperbot ; The next chapter

8. Project: keytar ; Parts list ; Assembly instructions ; Program the keytar ; Play some music! ; The next chapter

9. Project: lamp : Parts list ; Assembly instructions ; Program the lamp ; The next chapter

10. Advanced techniques : Wiring up bricktronics equivalents ; Mounting PCBs to Legos ; Adding Molex connectors to Lego wires ; All about motors ; Powering your robot ; NXT to Arduino communication ; XBee wireless modules ; Epilogue.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781449324919

1449324916

9781449324933

1449324932

9781449324940

1449324940

OCLC:

825076501