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ISBN10: 007222844X | ISBN13: 9780072228441

Build Your Own Combat Robot, 1st Edition

ISBN10: 007222844X
ISBN13: 9780072228441
By Pete Miles and Tom W. Carroll

© 2003 Published November 15, 2002

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Create your own powerful battling robot from start to finish using this easy-to-follow manual. Robotics experts Pete Miles and Tom Carroll explain the science and technology behind robots, and show you what materials you need to build and program a robot for home, school, and competition.

1: Welcome to Competition Robots

2: Getting Started

3: Robot Locomotion

4: Motor Selection and Performance

5: It’s All About Power

6: Power Transmission: Getting Power to Your Wheels

7: Controlling Your Motors

8: Remotely Controlling Your Robot

9: Robot Material and Construction Techniques

10: Weapons Systems for Your Robot

11: Autonomous Robots

12: Robot Brains

13: Robot Sumo

14: Real-Life Robots: Lessons from Veteran Builders

15: Afterword

A: Prototyping Electronics

B: Resources and References

C: Helpful Formulas

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