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Build Your Own All-terrain Robot
300 pages - paperback
Tab Books - (isbn 0-07-143741-X)
May. 2004


 
  Price:     31,30 EUR
   
  Author(s):     Graham, Brad / McGowan, Kathy
   
  Editor:     Bass, Judy
   
  Contents List:     1. Earth Explorer overview; What is a ROV (remotely operated vehicle); Examples of ROVs in the real world; Basic technologies used in this project; 2. Building The all-terrain base; Choosing the motors and wheels; Calculating gear ratio and RPM; Building the frame; Batteries; Balance and Stability; 3. Remote control technology; Basic RC fundamentals; PWM VS relay control; 4. Motor speed control; H-Bridge or relay control? Converting RC signals; Choosing a motor controller; 5. Video and audio transmitters; Available technologies; Transmitter kits; Getting longer range; 6. Camera control; Servo motor basics; Pan / tilt camera base; 7. Controlling accessories; Making a relay board; Adding devices; 8. Body design; Choosing a body material; Simple fiberglass molding; 9. Going further; Robotic arms; Computer control; Autonomous operation; 10. Recommended Reading; 11. Internet Sources; 12. References

   
  Illustrations etc.:     150 illustrations    
  Weight:     612 g    
  Dimensions:     235 x 185    
  Publisher:     McGraw-Hill Education - Europe    
        McGraw-Hill Education - Europe