Arduino Robot Bonanza by McComb, Gordon -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover About the Author Title Page Copyright Page Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Part 1: Arduino Robot Basics

Chapter 1: Introducing the Arduino Development Platform

Why Robotics Why the Arduino for Robotics Robot Stuff You Can Do with the Arduino Arduino: Under the Hood Of Volts and Speed Look at All the Blinky Lights Older Versions of the Arduino Boards A Closer Look at Arduino Software Ready Expansion via Breadboards and Shields

Chapter 2: Arduino Up and Running

Parts You Need… Arduino Quickstart Looking Again at the Arduino Getting Started with Microcontroller Programming Anatomy of an Arduino Sketch Hands-on Example 1: Ye Olde LED Flasher Hands-on Example 2: Ye Olde LED Flasher, Take 2 Hands-on Example 3: Reacting to a Pushbutton Hands-on Example 4: Making Your Arduino Sound Off

Chapter 3: Building the Teachbot Learning Platform

Introduction to the Teachbot Servo Platform So What Does It Do? Making the Teachbot Servo Base Assembling the Teachbot How the Teachbot Servo Moves Around

Chapter 4: Programming the Teachbot: Making It Move

Wiring Up and Testing a Single Servo Wiring for Two Servos Controlling the Teachbot Servo Using Wired Control More About the Servo Object Limitations of Modified Servos

Chapter 5: Programming the Teachbot: Seeing It React

Getting in Touch with Your Robot Using Leaf Switches as Bumpers Let There Be Light (And Let Your Teachbot See It!) Following a Line

Chapter 6: Programming the Teachbot: Letting It Explore

Understanding Non-contact, Near-Object Detection Using an Ultrasonic Distance Sensor Adding a Rotating Turret Adding a Sharp GP2Y0D810 Infrared Detector Adding a Sharp GP2D120 Infrared Detector Adding a Power Switch to the Teachbot Review of Teachbot Servo Connections

Part 2: Making Things

Chapter 7: Making Things: Mechanical

Important Tools for Making Robots Robot Construction Materials Putting Things Together The Construction Process

Chapter 8: Making Things: Electronic

Using Solderless Breadboards Using Shields Tools for Electronic Construction Understanding Wires and Wiring Connecting Things Together Making Your Own Circuits What You Need to Know About Interfacing Reducing Electrical Interference for Inputs and Outputs

Part 3: Hands-on Arduino Robot Projects

Chapter 9: Enhancing the Teachbot

General Parts List Constructing the Teachbot DC Wiring the Teachbot DC Running the Teachbot DC Through Its Paces Testing Motor Speed Control Adding a Line-Following Module Adding Wheel Encoders Adding Sound Effects Going Further with the Teachbot

Chapter 10: The Amazing Tunebot

Tunebot Design Concept Building the Tunebot Testing and Using the Tunebot’s Gear Motors Using Electronic Motor Control Replacing the Tamiya Gearbox Motors Mounting the Arduino and Other Electronics Constructing the Battery Power Supply Power and Motor Tests Attaching Line Follower Module Making Music with MIDI Programming Robot Motions and Music Extending the Tunebot with Proximity and Touch Sensors On the Web: Enhancing the Tunebot with Rigid Tracks

Chapter 11: Going Places with the Telebot

Using Radio Waves to Control a Robot Three Arduinos, One Telebot Setting Up the Telebot Remote Adding an XBee Receiver to the Telebot On the Web: Commanding the Telebot with Compass Bearings Broadcasting Real-Time Video with the Telebot Telebot Enhancements

Chapter 12: Why Did It Have to Be Snakes?

How Snakes Move, Real and Robotic Design Concept of the Snakebot Constructing the Snakebot Wiring the Arduino Pro Mini Programming the Snakebot On the Web: Using the Arduino as a Servo Controller Operating the Snakebot by Remote Control

Chapter 13: Robby Armstrong

Understanding Robotic Arms Dissecting Robby Constructing Robby Armstrong Attaching the Arduino Board Wiring for Power Connecting the Control Circuits to the Arduino Adding Rubber Feet Programming Robby Programming Robby for Interactive Control Operating Robby Armstrong

Part 4: Appendixes

Appendix A: ARB Online Support

You’ll Find… Sources for Special Parts and Web Sites

Appendix B: Parts Connection

Robotics Electronics Hobby Specialty Sources How to Find Electronic Parts in a Big Catalog

Appendix C: Troubleshooting Tips, or How to Keep Things from Going Worng!

Start with a Preflight Check Systematic Approach to Development and Troubleshooting Using the Serial Monitor to Debug Problems Some Common Quandaries, and How to Fix Them

Index