Robot Building for Beginners

Learning robotics by yourself isnt easy. It helps when the encouragement comes from someone whos been there. Not only does Robot Building for Beginners assist the reader in understanding particular pieces about robot development, but prepares them with techniques to learn new discoveries on their own. Author David Cook begins with the anatomy of a homemade robot and advice on how to proceed successfully. General sources for tools and parts are provided in a consolidated listing and with specific part references throughout each chapter. Basic safety and numbering systems are also covered.Learning robotics by yourself isnt easy, but it helps when the encouragement comes from an expert whos spent years in the field. Not only does Author David Cook assist you in understanding the component parts of robot development, but he also presents valuable techniques that prepare you to achieve new discoveries on your own. Cook begins with the anatomy of a homemade robot and gives you the best advice on how to proceed successfully. General sources for tools and parts are provided in a consolidated list, and specific parts are recommended throughout the book. Also, basic safety precautions and essential measuring and numbering systems are promoted throughout. Specific tools and parts covered include digital multimeters, motors, wheels, resistors, LEDs, photoresistors, transistors, chips, gears, nut drivers, batteries, and more. Robot Building for Beginnersis an inspiring book that provides an essential base of practical knowledge for anyone getting started in amateur robotics.Loads of pictures and very frank discussion make this book a pleasure to read, and a real learning tool. - Craig Maloney, Slashdot Contributor The author gives lots of practical advice, some of which would be useful even to experienced tinkerers. It is very thorough. - Edward Chin, The Canadian Linux Users Exchange Learning robotics by yourself isnt easy, but it helps when the encouragement comes from an expert whos spent years in the field. Not only does Author David Cook assist you in understanding the component parts of robot development, but he also presents valuable techniques that prepare you to achieve new discoveries on your own. Cook begins with the anatomy of a homemade robot and gives you the best advice on how to proceed successfully. General sources for tools and parts are provided in a consolidated list, and specific parts are recommended throughout the book. Also, basic safety precautions and essential measuring and numbering systems are promoted throughout. Specific tools and parts covered include digital multimeters, motors, wheels, resistors, LEDs, photoresistors, transistors, chips, gears, nut drivers, batteries, and more. Robot Building for Beginnersis an inspiring book that provides an essential base of practical knowledge for anyone getting started in amateur robotics.