Building Robot Drive Trains

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This essential title in McGraw-Hill’s ROBOT DNA SERIES is just what robotics hobbyists need to build an effective drive train using inexpensive, off-the-shelf parts

Leaving heavy-duty “tech speak” behind, the authors focus on the actual concepts and applications necessary to build – and understand — these critical force-conveying systems. If you’re hooked on amateur robotics and want a clear, straight-forward guide to the nuts-and-bolts of drive trains, this is the way to go. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO BUILD YOUR OWN ROBOT DRIVE
* The Basics of Robot Locomotion
* Motor An Overview
* Using DC Motors
* Using RC Servo Motors
* Using Stepper Motors
* Motor Mounting
* Motor Control
* Electronics Interfacing
* Wheels and Treads
* Locomotion for Multipods
* Glossary of Terms/Tables, Formulas