Robot Building For Dummies
by Roger Arrick, Nancy Stevenson
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Author: Nancy Stevenson, Roger ArrickBrand: John Wiley Sons, Inc.
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-10-10
ISBN: 0764540696
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: For Dummies
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- ISBN13: 9780764540691
- Condition: New
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Summary: 5 Stars
This book is a grrrreat introduction to electronics and robotics.If you have a young son or daughter and would like to share a wonderful learning experience with him or her , get this book along with the ARobot!
There's a lot to learn here : basic hands-on techniques such as soldering, theory and application of electronic components, and the wonderful world of microcontrollers : how to program them, how to use them to control a Robot's movement and how to implement interfaces with the outside world through different kinds of sensors.
Your kid will definitely thank you !
Summary of Robot Building For Dummies
Discover what robots can do and how they workFind out how to build your own robot and program it to perform tasks
Ready to enter the robot world? This book is your passport! It walks you through building your very own little metal assistant from a kit, dressing it up, giving it a brain, programming it to do things, even making it talk. Along the way, you'll gather some tidbits about robot history, enthusiasts' groups, and more.
The Dummies Way
* Explanations in plain English
* "Get in, get out" information
* Icons and other navigational aids
* Tear-out cheat sheet
* Top ten lists
* A dash of humor and fun
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