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Homemade Robots
SKU
018073
ISBN
9781718500235
Grade 5-AD
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Charlotte Mason
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Description
This book features 10 basic robots to build from scratch! If you have a current interest in robotic engineering, chances are you already have the tools and supplies you’ll need to complete each project! If not, you can find the necessary items at most local hardware stores. The featured projects involve basic electrical work, soldering, switches, servos, DC motors, battery holders, various hardware pieces, and some other simple robot-building equipment. Each project includes an introduction, tool and supply list, overview, and illustrated step-by-step instructions. A great book for hobbyists, or perhaps to use as a supplemental project book for an engineering course. 174 pgs, pb. ~ Brianna
Publisher's Description of Homemade Robots
Homemade Robots is a beginner’s guide to building a wide range of mobile, autonomous bots using common household materials. Its 10 creative and easy-to-follow projects are designed to maximize fun with minimal effort—no electronics experience necessary!
From the teetering Wobbler to the rolling Barreller, each bot is self-driving and has a unique personality. There’s the aptly named Inchworm Bot made of aluminum rulers; Buffer, a street sweeper-like bot that polishes the floor as it walks; and Sail Bot, which changes direction based on the wind.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | No Starch Press |
| Grades: | 5-AD |
| ISBN: | 9781718500235 |
| Length in Inches: | 9.25 |
| Width in Inches: | 7 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.95 |
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