Robotics Demystified

by WISE

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Pub. Date:

10/20/2004

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There's no easier, faster, or more practical way to learn the really tough subjectsMcGraw-Hill's Demystified titles are the most efficient, interestingly written, brush-ups you can find. Organized as self-teaching guides, they come complete with key points, background information, questions at the end of each chapter, and even final exams. You'll be able to learn more in less time, evaluate your strengths and weaknesses, and reinforce your knowledge and confidence.This complete self-teaching guide takes an introductory approach to robotics, guiding readers through the essential electronics, mechanics, and programming skills necessary to build their own robot.

Author Biography

Edwin Wise (Austin, TX) is the Vice President of development and partner of Wittlock Engineering, LLC. Edwin’s expertise and interests range from basic electronics, software development, to microcontrollers, AI, and robots, He is the author of: Applied Robotics, Applied Robotics II, and Animatronics: A Guide to Animated Holiday Displays, all by Delmar Learning. His book, Hands-On AI with Java, was just published by McGraw-Hill in January 2004.

Preface

Acknowledgments

xvi

CHAPTER 1 Introduction

(12)

A Brief Tour of Robotics

(7)

Automata and Animatronics

(2)

Factory Machines

(3)

Fictional Robots

(1)

Future Dreams

(1)

Inside Robots

(1)

Tools and Supplies

(1)

Parting Words of Wisdom

(2)

CHAPTER 2 Mechanical Forces

(19)

Introduction

(2)

Energy

(1)

Units of Measurement

(11)

Position

(1)

Time: t

(1)

Length: l

(1)

Mass: m

(1)

Velocity: v

(4)

Acceleration: a

(1)

Force: F

(2)

Momentum: p

(1)

Energy: E

(1)

Storing Energy

(2)

Losing Energy

(1)

Summary

(1)

Quiz

(2)

CHAPTER 3 Simple Machines

(22)

Introduction

(1)

Structural Strength

(3)

Triangles and Squares

(2)

Hidden Triangles

(1)

Inclined Plane

(6)

Wedge

(1)

Screw

(1)

Levers

(2)

Lever Machine

(2)

Pulleys

(5)

Pulley Machine

(4)

Wheels and Torque

(2)

Gears and Sprockets

(2)

Summary

(1)

Quiz

(1)

CHAPTER 4 Electricity

(12)

Introduction

(1)

Pieces of Matter

(1)

Electrons in Metal

(1)

Electromagnetic Field

(2)

Units

(4)

Unit Prefixes

(1)

Electrical Charge

(1)

Current: I

(1)

Charge Difference

(1)

Electrical. Energy

(1)

Power: P

(1)

Batteries and Generators

(2)

Speed of Electricity

(1)

Summary

(1)

Quiz

(1)

CHAPTER 5 Starting with Electronics

(30)

Introduction

(1)

Electronic Circuits

(3)

Schematic

(1)

Printed Circuit Board

(2)

Circuit Assembly

(10)

Prototyping Boards

(1)

Dead Bug and Wire Wrapping

(1)

Soldering

(7)

Suppliers

(1)

Resistors

(14)

Resistor

(1)

Ohm's Law

(2)

Resistor Networks

(4)

Resistive Sensor

(7)

Light Bulb

(1)

Summary

(1)

Quiz

(1)

CHAPTER 6 Control

(11)

Introduction

(1)

Passive Control

(1)

Balancing Machine

(1)

Open-Loop Control

(1)

Feedback Control

(3)

Centrifugal Feedback

100

(2)

Hysteresis

102

(3)

Mechanical Switch

104

(1)

Summary

105

(1)

Quiz

106

(1)

CHAPTER 7 Sequencing and Programs

107

(17)

Introduction

107

(1)

Switches and Cycles

108

(3)

Cam Control

111

(2)

Cardboard Cam

113

(1)

Card Control

113

(2)

Mechanical Card Reader

115

(1)

Programming Concepts

115

(7)

Computer Numbers

117

(4)

Computer Instructions

121

(1)

Summary

122

(1)

Quiz

123

(1)

CHAPTER 8 Joints

124

(12)

Introduction

124

(1)

Rotation and Bending

125

(3)

Rotation

125

(1)

Bearings and Bushings

126

(1)

Bending

127

(1)

Sliding

128

(1)

Complex Motion

128

(6)

Ball and Socket

128

(2)

Universal Joint

130

(1)

Robot Wrist

131

(3)

Others

134

(1)

Summary

134

(1)

Quiz

135

(1)

'NIUE

CHAPTER 9 Power Transmission

136

(20)

Introduction

136

(1)

Chains, Belts, and Cables

137

(4)

Gears

141

(8)

Gear Trains

142

(3)

More Gears

145

(4)

Couplers

149

(5)

Directional. Transmission

150

(1)

Differential Transmission

150

(4)

Summary

154

(1)

Quiz

155

(1)

CHAPTER 10 Beyond Resistance: Capacitance

156

(23)

Introduction

156

(1)

AC/DC

157

(4)

Oscilloscope

160

(1)

Diodes

161

(4)

Signal Diode

161

(1)

Rectifier

162

(1)

Light-Emitting Diode

163

(1)

Zener Diode

163

(2)

Capacitors

165

(5)

Capacitor

165

(3)

Capacitors and Audio

168

(2)

Capacitor Networks

170

(8)

RC Circuits

171

(1)

RC Filters

172

(4)

Diode-Capacitor Circuits

176

(2)

Summary

178

(1)

Quiz

178

(1)

CHAPTER 11 Inductance and Magnetism

179

(11)

Introduction

179

(1)

Electromagnets

180

(5)

Nail Electromagnet

181

(1)

Relay

182

(1)

Motors

182

(2)

Generators

184

(1)

Servos and Steppers

184

(1)

Inductors

185

(4)

Behavior

186

(1)

Component

186

(1)

Filters

187

(1)

Phase

187

(1)

Transformer

188

(1)

Summary

189

(1)

Quiz

189

(1)

CHAPTER 12 Semiconductors

190

(17)

Introduction

190

(1)

Conductor Physics

191

(1)

Semiconductor Physics

192

(3)

Doped Silicon

193

(2)

Diode Physics

195

(3)

Forward Bias

197

(1)

Reverse Bias

198

(1)

Electronic Switches

198

(6)

Analog Versus Digital

198

(2)

Transistor

200

(2)

FET

202

(2)

Integrated Circuits

204

(1)

Summary

205

(1)

Quiz

205

(2)

CHAPTER 13 Programming

207

(17)

Introduction

207

(1)

Programming Basics

208

(5)

Flowcharts

208

(3)

RCX Programming

211

(2)

Programs

213

(8)

Simple Timed Sequence

213

(1)

Obstacle Avoidance

213

(5)

Line Following

218

(3)

Self-Calibration

221

(1)

Summary

221

(2)

Quiz

223

(1)

CHAPTER 14 Shaping Motion

224

(17)

Introduction

224

(1)

Looking Back

225

(1)

Single-Link Mechanisms

225

(3)

Two Links

228

(1)

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