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1 online resource (252 pages) |
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Print version record. |
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Cover; Copyright and Credits; Packt Upsell; Foreword; Contributors; Table of Contents; Preface; Chapter 1: Introduction to Smart Robots; What makes a robot smart?; Examples of smart robots in the real world; Robotic vacuum cleaners; Autonomous cars; Where does the EV3 fit in?; What will we build and why?; Summary; Chapter 2: Security Tank -- Object-Tracking Robot; Technical requirements; Mechanical design; Drivetrain; Turret; Firing projectiles; Ammo silos; Rotation; Spiked roller; Sensors; Programming; Setting up the program; Beacon check; Setting up the switch; Programming the false case. |
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Change to tabbed viewFollowing the beacon; Proportional steering; Measuring distance to control speed; K values; Controlling the driving; Aiming the turret; Fire!; Using the compare switch; Program the switch cases; Keeping the beacon in sight; Set up the first switch (right side); Program the return-to-center (right side); Programming the left side; Putting it all together; Summary; Chapter 3: Omnilander -- Ultimate All-Terrain Vehicle; Technical requirements; Mechanical design; Drivetrain -- tank tracks reapplied; Climbing mechanism; Hook submechanism; Jack submechanism; Proximity sensors. |
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Ultrasonic sensorInfrared sensor; Programming; RC; Setting up the loop; Setting up the switch; Configuring the switch cases; Autonomous mode; Setting up the loop and switches; Programming the false case; Programming the true case; Programming the obstacle avoidance sequence; Programming the climbing sequence; Putting it all together; Summary; Chapter 4: Timmyton -- Interactive Robotic Shark; Technical requirements; Mechanical design; Drivetrain; Cosmetics; Chassis; Pectoral fins; Jaws; Tail; Animating the jaws and tail; Chomping jaws; Wagging tail; Sensors; Infrared sensor; Color sensor. |
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ProgrammingGUI; Creating the menu graphics; Programming the GUI; Operating modes; Remote control; Jaws; Hungry mode; Funky mode; Autonomous; Putting it all together; Summary; Chapter 5: Grunt -- Quirky Bipedal Robot; Technical requirements; Mechanical design; Walking mechanism; Cosmetic design; Motorized functions; Mouth; Arms; Sensors; Infrared sensor; Color sensor; Touch sensor; Programming; Setting up a simple AI; Initial code; Nesting the switches; Programming the modes; Hungry mode; Handshake; Remote control; Tantrum; Handshake -- alternative trigger; Null case; Putting it all together. |
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Chapter 6: Falcon - Remote Control Race Car; Technical requirements; Mechanical design; Drivetrain; Drive motors; Gear ratios; Differential; Final drive ratio; Steering ; Cosmetic design; Sensors; Infrared sensor; Rotation sensor; Programming; Control scheme; MyBlocks; Centering the steering; Saving code as a MyBlock; Steering left; Steering right; Returning the steering to center; Assembling the program; Accessing your MyBlocks; Getting started; Programming the cases; Putting it all together; Summary; Chapter 7: GPS Car - Autonomous EV3 Navigation; Technical requirements; Hardware. |
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Dexter Industries dGPS. |
| Summary |
LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 is a robotics platform that allows enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels to prototype their own smart robots. This book will walk you through six EV3 projects that demonstrate engineering concepts used in real world smart robots, which will help you master the EV3 and develop the skills necessary to build your own smart ... |
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Robots -- Programming -- Popular works.
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Robots -- Design and construction -- Popular works.
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LEGO Mindstorms toys.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Engineering (General)
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LEGO Mindstorms toys. (OCoLC)fst01762722
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Robots -- Design and construction.
(OCoLC)fst01099054
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Robots -- Programming.
(OCoLC)fst01099070
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Popular works. (OCoLC)fst01423846
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Markland, Kyle. Building Smart LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Robots : Leverage the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 platform to build and program intelligent robots. Birmingham : Packt Publishing, ©2018 |
| ISBN |
9781788475693 (electronic book) |
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1788475690 (electronic book) |
| Standard No. |
9781788471565 |
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