Homemade Robots 10 Simple Bots to Build with Stuff Around the House

by Sarafan, Randy

• ISBN13: 9781718500235
• ISBN10: 1718500238
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2021-08-13
• Publisher: No Starch Press

Summary

Homemade Robots teaches total beginners how to quickly and easily build 10 mobile, autonomous bots with simple tools and common household materials. A Perfect DIY STEAM adventure for the electronically curious. 

Homemade Robots is a beginner’s guide to building a wide range of mobile, autonomous bots using common household materials. Its 10 creative and easy-to-follow projects are designed to maximize fun with minimal effort—no electronics experience necessary!
 
From the teetering Wobbler to the rolling Barreller, each bot is self-driving and has a unique personality. There’s the aptly named Inchworm Bot made of aluminum rulers; Buffer, a street sweeper-like bot that polishes the floor as it walks; and Sail Bot, which changes direction based on the wind.
 
Randy Sarafan’s hacker approach to sculptural robotics will appeal to builders of all ages. You’ll learn basic electronics, get comfortable with tools and mechanical systems, and gain the confidence to explore further on your own. A wide world of robots is yours to discover, and Homemade Robots is the perfect starting point.

Author Biography

Randy Sarafan has spent 12 years at Instructables.com, a website specializing in user-created and uploaded do-it-yourself projects with tens of millions of visitors per year. Sarafan has written over 300 how-to articles on topics ranging from giant rideable robots to chamomile ice cream. Sarafan received the Maker Faire Education award in 2011 for his "Simple Bots" and was chosen to be shown at The Tech Museum of Innovation "Best of Maker Faire" exhibition.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: Building Tools and Supplies
Chapter 2: Getting Started with Electronics
Chapter 3: Motors
Chapter 4: Soldering and Desoldering
Chapter 5: Wobbler
Chapter 6: Buffer
Chapter 7: Daze
Chapter 8: Barreller
Chapter 9: Lazy
Chapter 10: Skitter
Chapter 11: Inchworm
Chapter 12: Walker
Chapter 13: Sail
Chapter 14: Flip Flop
Appendix A: Reference Materials
Appendix B: Cutting and Drilling Templates
Index