{"product_id":"robot-building-for-dummies-isbn-9780764540691","title":"Robot Building For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlways wanted to build a robot but didn't know where to start? This user-friendly guide shows what robots can do, how they work, and more\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReady to enter the world of robotics? Then this book is for you! If you don't know much about electronics, high-tech tools, or computer programming, that’s okay. If you can work with some basic tools (such as pliers, a screwdriver, and a cutting knife), have a computer and know your way around it, and want to make a robot, you’re in the right place. Robot Building For Dummies walks you through building your very own little metal assistant from a kit, dressing it up, giving it a brain, programming it to do things, and even making it talk.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this hands-on guide that's illustrated with step-by-step instructions and written in plain English, you get an overview of robotics and the tools, technology, and skills you need to become a robot builder. You'll discover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe various approaches to robot building, such as building from scratch or starting with a kit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe mechanical parts of a robot and how they fit together\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe components of an efficient workspace and how to set one up\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProgramming basics you need to enter and download commands into your robot\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to add a controller, which lets you download software programs to your robot\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing an editor program to connect to your robot\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe importance of preparing the parts of a robot kit and then assembling the chassis, wheels, and sensor whiskers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe fun of making your robot functional by adding motion detection, light sensors, and more\u003c\/li\u003e How to troubleshoot common problems and fix them to save your robot's life\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlong the way, you'll gather tidbits about robot history, enthusiasts' groups, a list of parts suppliers, and all-important safety tips. As an added bonus, Robot Building For Dummies comes with rebates for your robot building kit – no more waiting, grab your copy and start building your robot today.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions Used in This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You’re Not to Read 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book Is Organized 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Getting Started with Robotics 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Programmable Robot Prep 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: Building a Programmable Robot 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart IV: Augmenting Your Programmable Robot 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Getting Started with Robotics 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: So, You Want to Build a Robot? 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Robotics Revolution 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere have we been? 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre we there yet? 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere are we going? 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRobot Uses 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecurity 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveillance and exploration 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman helper 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Plotting a Path 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting with a Kit 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting a Robot Kit 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNonprogrammable kits 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgrammable kits 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving Up to Robot Construction Sets 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnatomy of a robot construction set 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrow, grow, and outgrow! 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a Robot from Scratch 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing what to get off the shelf 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParts sources 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEconomics and Time Considerations 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart small 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaste makes waste 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t get stuck in a rut! 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReuse and recycle 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet testy with your robot 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet on the right path 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Building Your First Robot 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRobot Kit to the Rescue 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn Your Mark, Get Set 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking time 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour workspace 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools and grunting noises 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrecautions 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s in the book 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet the Building Begin 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJumping ahead 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing nuts 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting up 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe story of gears and motors 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBatteries are last 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtra parts 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting and Troubleshooting 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe dead robot 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotor problems 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSide stepping 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoccer Jr in Action 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoccer 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering balls 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShooting pool 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSumo without the bulk 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Your Robot Chops 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotors making my head spin 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrinding those gears 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCams, but not for the Web 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJuicing it up with batteries 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaby Robot Steps 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Programmable Robot Prep 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Setting Up Your Robot Workshop 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating an Ideal Work Area 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Organized 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTool Time 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal computer 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting equipment 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower strips 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMachining 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCAD software 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting your circuit board design 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegrated development environment 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevice programmers 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Solder 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoldering 101 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUndoing solder mistakes 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoldering tips 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow do you keep it so clean? 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnti-Static Considerations: Can’t Touch This! 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMr Owl, how many volts does it take ? 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe honorable discharge 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Robot Library 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: The Nuts and Bolts of Robot Building 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePieces and Parts 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s It All Made Of? 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeavy metal 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne word — plastic 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt was good enough for Pinocchio 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNuts and Bolts 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDouble standards 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t fall apart on me 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotors for Locomotion 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe useful DC gear motor 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe versatile RC servo 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Sense of Sensors 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectronics Primer 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResistors resist 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake charge with capacitors 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCable, connectors, and wires 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSemiconductors 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating circuit boards 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower to the Robots 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeries and parallel demystified 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBench DC power supply 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTethered power 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: A Programming Primer 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoftware and Computers 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep it modular 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgramming: The low road 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgramming: The high road 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgramming quick-start 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnatomy of a Program 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComments 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeclarations 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstructions 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample program 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUseful Code Snippets 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUseful Subroutines 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting a program 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBacking away to the left 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSounding an alarm 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOkay, I Programmed Now What? 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Building a Programmable Robot 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Preparing to Build a Programmable Robot 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRobot Components Overview 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at basic robot parts 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at ARobot’s components 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembly Process Overview 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing and Prepping the Parts 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering your tools 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing the parts 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Paint or Not to Paint? 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe rugged look 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe snazzy look 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: From Whiskers to Wheels 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting with Whiskers 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttaching the Drive Motor 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Wheels 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe encoder sensor 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe front wheel axle 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRear steering alignment 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: If I Only Had a Brain 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding the Controller 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting just the right controller 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling the controller board 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling the controller 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting the battery cable 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting the body cable 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinishing Touches 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning ARobot On 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Introducing Your Robot to Your Computer 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with the Basic Stamp Editor 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling the software 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening the editor 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoading or creating a program 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDownloading a program to ARobot 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting downloading 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning the Built-In Programs 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting the robot’s functions 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting the steering 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWandering around with the Wander program 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTricky whiskers 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteering gone astray 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the drive motor right 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eController, this is the tower We have a problem 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe dead robot 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Augmenting Your Programmable Robot 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Expanding Your Robot’s Universe 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Rear Whiskers 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll about whiskers 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollecting the parts 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling the whiskers 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling the whiskers 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding an Expansion Board 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollecting the parts 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing the board 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling the expansion board 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a Motorized Head 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting a motor 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMounting the motor 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding a perf board 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling the motor 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessorizing 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWheel covers 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandles 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeefing up the payload capacity 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning lights 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClear dome 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRubber bumpers 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Making Your Robot See the Light 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Sense of Light Sensors 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe hardware part 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd the software part 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePulling Together the Light-Sensing Hardware 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting the sensor 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting the sensor before you commit 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning and building the circuit 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterfacing to the controller 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting the Software That Interprets the Hardware 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting the low-level software 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHooking up with the high-level software 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting the software 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Your Sensor to Work: Real-World Applications 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking your robot sleepy 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgramming a light alarm 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePositioning the light sensor 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore Light Sensor Ideas 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving direction sensing 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoftware filtering 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverdoing it 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Some Like It Hot 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSensational Temperature Sensors 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThermistors can take the heat 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSemiconductors: Sensitive, three-legged creatures 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding the Temperature-Sensor System 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnder the hood: Creating a temperature-sensor circuit 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollecting the parts 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling the temperature sensor 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperature sensor, meet the controller 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning the switch 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Brains of the Beast: The Software 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe driver at the lower level 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking things to a higher level 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHot or cold: Testing the software 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking sense of the numbers 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting temperature-sensor software 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning Up the Heat: Real-World Applications 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour new hobby: Temperature logging 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDanger: Temperature alarm 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRobots that run hot and cold 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Halt! Who Goes There? 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetecting Motion: An Overview 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding the Motion-Detector System 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollecting the parts 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWired for motion 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting the motion detector 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting the motion-detector sensor 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe assembly: Putting the sensor in place 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Brains of the Beast: The Software 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLow-level code 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigh-level code 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReal-World Applications 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoorway greeting 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePest alarm 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Yakety-Yak: Adding Speech to Your Robot 251\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStraight Talk about Speech Technology 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectronic deflation to the rescue 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe power of text-to-speech systems 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a Speech System 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting speech off-the-shelf 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollecting the parts 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWiring 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMounting the speech module 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Sound Software 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating with the sound module 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe sound module command reference 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecording sound 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Your Robot’s Vocabulary 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Speech to Work 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDebugging 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigation 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafety 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecurity 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData collection 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking music 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about Robots 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: I See You 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll about Video Systems 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome general guidelines 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCameras 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitors 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTethered or wireless? 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo hear or not to hear 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to buy? 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePretesting 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMounting a Board Camera 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollecting components 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMounting the camera 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding power 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining connector gender 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking and soldering the cable 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Tethered Video System 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVideo-only tether 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTethering other signals 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttaching cables 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the tethered video system 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Wireless Video System 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling the transmitter 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting the receiver and monitor 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the wireless video system 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWireless Data Links 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCamera Positioning 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacing straight 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree-step panning 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlow scanning 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding a tilt axis 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplications Using the Video System 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigation 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspection 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploration 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecurity 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Robot’s Vision 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Controlling Your Robot from Afar 305\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll about Remote Control 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptical remote control 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTethered remote control 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadio-frequency remote control 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Lowdown on RC Systems 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModel RC systems 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRC servo motors: The power behind RC 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe RC servo-motor interface 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRC system frequencies 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChannels 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurchasing an RC System 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s the cost? 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying online 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling an RC System 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWiring 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMounting the RC receiver 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntenna 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoftware 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHalf and Half: RC and Autonomous Behavior 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting things wired 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoftware 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 327\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Ten Excellent Parts Suppliers 329\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTower Hobbies 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupercircuits 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMouser Electronics 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParallax 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMcMaster-Carr 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStock Drive Products 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadio Shack 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e80\/20 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEdmund Scientific 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParts Suppliers a la Carte 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCircuit Specialties 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJameco Electronics 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarlin P Jones \u0026amp; Assoc 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll Electronics 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMendelsons Electronics 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRamsey Kits 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmall Parts 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJK Micro 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarl’s Electronics 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Safety Pointers 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut Away from Your Body 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid the Pinch Points 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlipping Is Bad 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoldering Pitfalls 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHot Glue Follies 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuper Glue on You 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDancing around the Drill 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAC Stands for Are You Crazy! 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDischarging Capacitors 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClipping Nippers 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoger Arrick\u003c\/b\u003e is president and founder of Arrick Robotics, a maker of PC-based motion control systems for a variety of scientific applications. 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