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Robot Builder’s Bonanza 3rd Edition


· A fully illustrated robotics bible · Projects vary in complexity: everyone from novices to advanced hobbyists will find something of interest · Includes 30 new projects

Everybody s favourite amateur robotics book is bolder and better than ever and now features the field s grand master Myke Predko as the new author McComb and Predko bring their expertise to this fully illustrated robotics bible to enhance the already incomparable content on how to build and have a wealth of fun with robots This latest edition includes a revamp to the old projects to make them more customisable and improved visual content illustrations of the final product are right at the beginning of the chapter For a full table of contents please visit the Maplin website

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Table of Contents: Part 1: Robot Basics Chapter 1: The Robot Experimenter Chapter 2: Anatomy of a Robot Chapter 3: Structural Materials Chapter 4: Buying Parts Chapter 5: Electronic Components Chapter 6: Tools Chapter 7: Electronic Construction Techniques Part 2: Robot Platform Construction Chapter 8: Plastic Platforms Chapter 9: Wooden Platforms Chapter 10: Metal Platforms Chapter 11: Hacking Toys Part 3: Computers and Electronic Control Chapter 12: An Overview of Robot Brains Chapter 13: Programming Fundamentals Chapter 14: Computer Peripherals Chapter 15: The BASIC Stamp 2 Microcontroller Chapter 16: Remote Control Systems Part 4: Power Motors and Locomotion Chapter 17: Batteries and Robot Power Supplies Chapter 18: Principles of Robot Locomotion Chapter 19: Choosing the Right Motor Chapter 20: Working with DC Motors Chapter 21: Working with Stepper Motors Chapter 22: Working with Servo Motors Part 5: Practical Robotics Projects Chapter 23: Building a Roverbot Chapter 24: Building a Heavy Duty Six Legged Walking Robot Chapter 25: Advanced Robot Locomotion Systems Chapter 26: Reaching Out with Robot Arms Chapter 27: Building a Revolute Coordinate Arm Chapter 28: Experimenting with Gripper Designs Part 6: Sensors and Navigation Chapter 29: The Sense of Touch Chapter 30: Object Detection Chapter 31: Sound Input and Output Chapter 32: Robot Vision Chapter 33: Navigation Chapter 34: Fire Detection Systems Chapter 35: Experimenting with Tilt and Gravity Sensors Chapter 36: Home Robots and How Not to Chew Up Your Furniture Part 7: Putting It All Together Chapter 37: Robot Tasks Operations and Behaviours Chapter 38: Integrating the Blocks Chapter 39: Failure Analysis Chapter 40: Setting Up Workshops Demonstrations and Competitions Appendix A: Further Reading Appendix B: Sources Appendix C: Robot Information on the Internet Index
 
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Plug-in Wireless Door Chime
· No wiring: plugs into mains power socket · Incorporates plug socket so you don t lose the use of the socket · Operates up to 20m · 2 selectable chime tones · 16 selectable channels to avoid interference · Doubles as short range pager £19.99
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  The Art of Soldering
  Electronic Project Building for Beginners
  PIC In Practice
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  The Haynes Max Power ICE Manual
  DJ Skills Book/CD Package
  Make Your Own Contraptions
  22-Radio Receiver Projects for The Evil Genius
  51 High Tech Practical Jokes for The Evil Genius
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  Almost Ready to Fly: Radio Control Flying 21st Century Style
  Two-Way Radios and Scanners for Dummies
  More Electronic Gadgets for The Evil Genius
  123 Robotics Experiments for The Evil Genius
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