{"product_id":"building-your-own-robots-isbn-9781119302438","title":"Building Your Own Robots","description":"\u003cb\u003eFun robotics projects that teach kids to make, hack, and learn!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere's no better way for kids to learn about the world around them than to test how things work. \u003ci\u003eBuilding Your Own Robots\u003c\/i\u003e presents fun robotics projects that children aged 7 – 11 can complete with common household items and old toys. The projects introduce core robotics concepts while keeping tasks simple and easy to follow, and the vivid, full-color graphics keep your kid's eyes on the page as they work through the projects. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrought to you by the trusted For Dummies brand, this kid-focused book offers your child a fun and easy way to start learning big topics! They'll gain confidence as they design and build a self-propelled vehicle, hack an old remote control car to create a motorized robot, and use simple commands to build and program a virtual robot—all while working on their own and enjoying a sense of accomplishment! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a kid-friendly design that is heavy on eye-popping graphics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocuses on basic projects that set your child on the road to further exploration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBoasts a small, full-color, accessible package that instills confidence in the reader\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces basic robotics concepts to kids in a language they can understand\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf your youngster loves to tinker, they'll have a whole lot of fun while developing their creative play with the help of \u003ci\u003eBuilding Your Own Robots\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Get Started with Robot-Building 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Tools and Supplies 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout You 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor Parents 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Icons 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 1: Make a Brushbot, Fast and Easy! 6\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding What Makes a Robot 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Your First Robot: Make a Brushbot “Walking” Robot 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor Vibrating Motors: Hack Your Toothbrush 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Just the Right Bristle Brush 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials You Need 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools You Need 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Brushbot — Simple Version 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Brushbot — Open Guts Version. 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemove the Battery Compartment and Motor from the Toothbrush 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnly If Needed: Cut Off the Brush Head 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTape the Battery Compartment to the Motor 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest the Motor 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttach a Rubber Band to Hold the Battery Cover in Place 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlue the Motor to the Back of the Brush 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing Further 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 2: Build a Robot from a Toy Car 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a Motorized Robotic Buggy 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind the Right Toy Car 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials You Need 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools You Need 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Bot 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake the Body Off the Car Chassis 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd a Rubber Layer to the Motor Shaft 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWire the Motor 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMount the Motor 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest the Motor with a Battery 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnect and Mount the Batteries 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying with Your Robot Buggy 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing Further 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 3: Build a Mousebot 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Everything Rounded Up 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials You Need 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools You Need 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Mousebot 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd a Rubber “Tire” to the Motor Shafts 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttach Wires to the Motors 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut the Base Piece 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMount the Motors 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd a “Tail” 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Each Motor with a Battery 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWire the Battery Holder 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMount the Battery Holder 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying With The Mousebot 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing Further 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 4: Hack a Radio-Controlled Toy 78\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Radio-Controlled Toys for Robot Forging 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Good, the Bad, and the Not So Pretty 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteering Styles 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo Examples of Hackable R\/C Toys 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHacking the Car-Type R\/C Toy 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials You Need 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools You Need 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisassemble the Toy Car 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut the Parts for the Switch and Control Base 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstruct the Switch 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWire the Switch to Create an “H-Bridge” Circuit 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWire the Switch to the Motor 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttach the Wires to the R\/C Car Motor 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWire the Battery Holder 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMount the Battery Holder 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest the R\/C Car Using Your Homebrew Switch 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubstituting with Readymade Switches 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtra Parts You Need 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWire the Switches 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRun the R\/C Car Through Its Paces 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing Further 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor Notes 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Stuff to Build Your Robots 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscount General Merchandise, Supplies, and Tools 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrical Supplies 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToys for Disassembly 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools and Electrical Supply 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRobot-Making Kits and Parts 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRobotics Information, Building Plans, and Blogs 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected International Sellers 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 118\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGordon McComb, has written over 65 books and several thousand magazine and newspaper articles. 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