Arduino robotics

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 c...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Warren, John-David
Other Authors: Adams, Josh S., Molle, Harald
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [New York, NY] Apress 2011
Series:Technology in action
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary: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
Physical Description:xxiv, 601 pages illustrations
ISBN:9781430231844