Summary of Arduino Robotics by John-David Warren E-Book
This book teaches using Arduino to build and control various robots, covering Arduino basics, motor types, controllers, failsafes, PCB design, R/C control, autonomous sensors, and frame construction. Projects progress from simple line-followers and bump bots to complex builds like GPS robots, a lawn mower, fighting bots, RoboBoat, and a Segway-like Seg-Bot.
Parts used in theArduino Robotics Project:
- Arduino microcontroller
- Various motors (DC, servo, stepper)
- Motor controllers
- Printed circuit boards (PCBs)
- R/C receiver and transmitter components
- Autonomous sensors (line sensors, bump sensors, GPS)
- Frame materials (various metals, plastics, or wood)
- Power supplies/batteries
- Chassis components (wheels, axles)
- Actuators for specific mechanisms
Book Description
This book will show you how to use your Arduino to control a variety of different robots, while providing step-by-step instructions on the entire robot building process. You’ll learn Arduino basics as well as the characteristics of different types of motors used in robotics. You also discover controller methods and failsafe methods, and learn how to apply them to your project. The book starts with basic robots and moves into more complex projects, including a GPS-enabled robot, a robotic lawn mower, a fighting bot, and even a DIY Segway-clone.
- Introduction to the Arduino and other components needed for robotics
- Learn how to build motor controllers
- Build bots from simple line-following and bump-sensor bots to more complex robots that can mow your lawn, do battle, or even take you for a ride
Please note: the print version of this title is black & white; the eBook is full color.
What you’ll learn
- Basics of motor-control
- Basics of PCB design and fabrication
- R/C control and decoding
- Autonomous sensor guidance
- Frame building from various materials
- Instructions for a variety of robot designs
Who this book is for
Electronics and robotics hobbyists and DIY builders.
Table of Contents
- The Basics
- Arduino for Robotics
- Let’s Get Moving
- Linus the Line-Bot
- Wally the Wall-Bot
- Making PCBs
- The Bug-Bot
- Explorer-Bot
- RoboBoat
- Lawn-Bot 400
- The Seg-Bot
- The Battle-Bot
- Alternate Control
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Arduino Robotics by John-David Warren E-Book
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- What will I learn about motor control?
The book covers the basics of motor-control including characteristics of different motor types and how to build motor controllers. - Does the book explain PCB design?
Yes, it includes basics of PCB design and fabrication. - Can I learn R/C control from this book?
Yes, it covers R/C control and decoding. - How does the book handle autonomous guidance?
It teaches autonomous sensor guidance and applies sensors to robot projects. - Are there step-by-step robot projects included?
Yes, the book provides step-by-step instructions for a variety of robot designs from simple to complex. - Does it cover frame building?
Yes, it explains frame building from various materials. - What types of robots are taught?
Projects include line-followers, bump-sensor bots, Explorer-Bot, RoboBoat, Lawn-Bot 400, Seg-Bot, and Battle-Bot. - Is Arduino basics included for beginners?
Yes, the book includes an introduction to the Arduino and other components needed for robotics. - Who is this book for?
Electronics and robotics hobbyists and DIY builders.
