Type produit : Electronique/Robotique
Éditeur : Tab Electronics
Auteur : Gordon McComb
Date de sortie : 21 septembre 2000
ISBN : 0071362967
Nombre de page: 720

Présentation de l’éditeur:
A major revision of the bestselling “bible” of amateur robotics building–packed with the latest in servo motor technology, microcontrolled robots, remote control, Lego Mindstorms Kits, and other commercial kits. Gives electronics hobbyists fully illustrated plans for 11 complete Robots, as well as all-new coverage of Robotix-based Robots, Lego Technic-based Robots, Functionoids with Lego Mindstorms, and Location and Motorized Systems with Servo Motors. Features a pictures and parts list that ac ..

pour résumer le livre en français le livre commence par aborder les notions de base de l’électronique et rentre ensuite dans le détail de la fabrication de divers robots.

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CONTENTS
Acknowledgments viii
Introduction ix
PART 1 Robot Basics
Chapter 1 The Robot Experimenter 1
Chapter 2 Anatomy of a Robot 9
Chapter 3 Tools and Supplies 25
Chapter 4 Buying Parts 45
Chapter 5 Common Electronic Components 55
Chapter 6 Electronic Construction Techniques 65
Chapter 7 Programming Concepts: The Fundamentals 79
PART 2 Robot Construction
Chapter 8 Building a Plastic Robot Platform 101
Chapter 9 Building a Basic Wooden Platform 115
Chapter 10 Building a Metal Platform 123
Chapter 11 Constructing High Tech Robots from Toys 133
Chapter 12 Build Custom LEGO-based Robots 147
Chapter 13 Creating Functionoids with LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Invention system 161
Chapter 14 Programming the LEGO Mindstorms RCX:Advanced Methods 173
PART 3 Power, Motors, and Locomotion
Chapter 15 All About Batteries and Robot Power Supplies 189
Chapter 16 Robot Locomotion Principles 217
Chapter 17 Choosing the Right Motor for the Job 235
Chapter 18 Working with DC Motors 253
Chapter 19 Working with Stepper Motors 279
Chapter 20 Working with Servo Motors 295
PART 4 Practical Robotics Projects
Chapter 21 Build a Roverbot 321
Chapter 22 Build a Heavy-Duty Six-Legged Walking Robot 335
Chapter 23 Advanced Locomotion Systems 357
Chapter 24 An Overview of Arm Systems 371
Chapter 25 Build a Revolute Coordinate Arm 377
Chapter 26 Build a Polar Coordinate Arm 389
Chapter 27 Experimenting with Gripper Designs 403
PART 5 Computers and Electronic Control
Chapter 28 An Overview of Robot “Brains” 421
Chapter 29 Interfacing with Computers and Microcontrollers 435
Chapter 30 Computer Control Via PC Printer Port 459
Chapter 31 Using the Basic Stamp 481
Chapter 32 Using the BasicX Microcontroller 501
Chapter 33 Using the OOPic Microcontroller 517
Chapter 34 Remote Control Systems 535
PART 6 Sensors and Navigation
Chapter 35 Adding the Sense of Touch 557
Chapter 36 Collision Avoidance and Detection 569
Chapter 37 Robotic Eyes 601
Chapter 38 Navigating Through Space 619
Chapter 39 Fire Detection Systems 649
Chapter 40 Sound Output and Input 661
Chapter 41 Experimenting with Tilt and Gravity Sensors 679
Chapter 42 Tips, Tricks, and Tidbits for the Robot Expermenter 695
Appendix A Further Reading 709
Appendix B Sources 718
Appendix C Robot Information on the Internet 731
Appendix D Interfacing Logic Families and ICs 738
Appendix E Reference 745
Index 749