{"product_id":"build-your-own-robot-using-python-crickit-and-raspberry-pi-isbn-9781633438453","title":"Build Your Own Robot: Using Python, CRICKIT, and Raspberry PI","description":"\u003cb\u003eA DIY guide to bringing your first robot to life with cheap and basic components.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuild Your Own Robot\u003c\/i\u003e introduces you to the exciting world of robotics in a way that’s fun and affordable! You’ll build your own real robot with easy-to-find hardware and free open source software. Plus, all the components you need can be assembled with simple tools like a screwdriver.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBuild Your Own Robot\u003c\/i\u003e you’ll learn how to:\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse cameras to capture photos and let your robot see\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdd cameras and basic computer vision\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoordinate DC motors to move your robot\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrite a web app to control your robot\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet up controls for joysticks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRead QR codes to find and identify objects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book shows you how anyone can start building their own robot—no special soldering or electronic skills required. All you need is some basic Python know-how to get started. From scratch, you’ll go hands-on with DC motors, touch sensors, custom shell scripting, joystick controls, and even face detection for your robot friend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the technology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can \u003ci\u003ebuild your own robot\u003c\/i\u003e! With this book, you’ll use readily-available hardware and author Marwan Alsabbagh’s clear step-by-step instructions to create a robot that moves, manipulates objects, and responds to its environment. Along the way, you’ll learn some serious skills like computer vision, networking, and the basics of robotics programming.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuild Your Own Robot\u003c\/i\u003e is a project-based guide that takes you from spinning your first DC motor to programming a mobile robot that you can control from your phone or computer. You’ll write simple Python code to help your new friend spin, move, and find its way. You’ll even teach it to track faces and fetch snacks. Plus, a helpful hardware purchasing guide makes it easy to find exactly what you need to get started!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoordinate DC motors to move your robot\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrite a web app to control your robot\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdding cameras and basic computer vision\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRead QR codes to find and identify objects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the reader\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExamples use simple Python code. No special skills or expensive tools required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarwan Alsabbagh\u003c\/b\u003e is a seasoned software developer, who has studied mathematics and computer science at McGill University.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe technical editor on this book was \u003cb\u003eAlexander Ryker\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 What is a robot?\u003cbr\u003e2 Getting started\u003cbr\u003e3 Driving the robot\u003cbr\u003e4 Creating a robot shell\u003cbr\u003e5 Controlling robots remotely\u003cbr\u003e6 Creating robot web apps\u003cbr\u003e7 Joystick-controlled robots\u003cbr\u003e8 Keyboard-controlled camera\u003cbr\u003e9 Face-following camera\u003cbr\u003e10 Robotic QR code finder\u003cbr\u003e11 Building a snack-pushing robot\u003cbr\u003eA Hardware purchasing guide\u003cbr\u003eB Configuring the Raspberry Pi\u003cbr\u003eC Robot assembly guide\u003cbr\u003eD Mocking the CRICKIT library","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48140532646117,"sku":"NP9781633438453","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/69b35ebf-e642-4632-8420-b0050023b33a.jpg?v=1765323023","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/build-your-own-robot-using-python-crickit-and-raspberry-pi-isbn-9781633438453","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}