Dennis Clark has degrees in electrical engineering technology and computer science and is a graduate student in behavioral robotics at Colorado State University. Mr. Clark has authored a series of articles on behavioral robotics for the European hobbyist magazine Elektor.
Michael Owings is a freelance software developer. He lives and works in southern Louisiana.
Chapter 1: The Basics of Robot Locomotion
Chapter 2: Motor Types: An Overview
Chapter 3: Using DC Motors
Chapter 4: Using RC Servo Motors
Chapter 5: Using Stepper Motors
Chapter 6: Mounting Motors
Chapter 7: Motor Control 101, The Basics
Chapter 8: Motor Control 201--Closing the Loop with Feedback
Chapter 9: Electronics and Microcontroller Interfacing
Chapter 10: Wheels and Tank Tracks
Chapter 11: Locomotion for Multipods
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix B: Tables, Formulae, and Constants
Appendix C: Resources
Index
What is included with this book?
The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.
The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.
Please wait while the item is added to your bag...