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Building Bots: Designing and Building Warrior Robots

by William Gurstelle

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Publisher Comments:

This is the definitive guide to designing and building warrior robots like those seen on BattleBots, Robotica, and Robot Wars. It walks robot enthusiasts of all ages step-by-step through the design and building process, enabling them to create any number of customized warrior robots. With a strong emphasis on safety, chapters include designing a robot, choosing materials, radio control systems, electric motors, robot batteries, motor speed controllers, gasoline engines, and drive trains. Clear instructions are accompanied by photos, line drawings, and detailed diagrams throughout. A color section showcases a variety of glorious fighting machines. For beginners, there is machine shop 101 and robot physics, and, of course, chapters on weaponry that include spinner robots, thwackbots, cutting blade robots, lifters, and chameleon robots. When the bot of their dreams is built, suggestions on where to compete and game-day strategies and tactics help readers take the next step. An extensive resource section lists parts suppliers, pertinent Web sites, a radio frequency chart, and a glossary.

Synopsis:

From the author of "Backyard Ballistics" comes an insider's guide to building the most destructive warrior robots. Includes clear instructions, photos, line drawings, and detailed diagrams throughout. 32 color photos.

About the Author

William Gurstelle is the author of the bestselling Backyard Ballistics. He is also a professional engineer and a technogeek bot builder. Gurstelle and his sons build and compete in the growing number of regional competitions with their own Tosca and Weber the Grillbot.

Product Details

ISBN:
9781556524592
Subtitle:
Designing and Building Warrior Robots
Author:
Gurstelle, William
Publisher:
Chicago Review Press
Location:
Chicago, Ill.
Subject:
Robotics
Subject:
Experiments & Projects
Subject:
Robots
Subject:
Models
Subject:
Design and construction
Subject:
Robots -- Design and construction.
Subject:
Artificial Intelligence-Robotics
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series Volume:
GTR-542
Publication Date:
20021201
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
11 x 8.5 x 0.6 in 1.39 lb

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