Build a remote-controlled robot

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This volume focuses entirely on building the inexpensive, remote-controlled robot, The "Questor". The book is illustrated with step-by-step, detailed photographs of each stage of the assembly process. No advanced electronic or programming skills are required, making the book suitable for first-time experimenters. The emphasis is on the techniques needed to build the robot, rather than on the theory of robot design.; Easy-to-read wiring diagrams are included, with beginners in mind, and the book also features a complete parts list, including tips on where to find inexpensive parts and components.  Read more... Abstract: This volume focuses entirely on building the inexpensive, remote-controlled robot, The "Questor". The book is illustrated with step-by-step, detailed photographs of each stage of the assembly process. No advanced electronic or programming skills are required, making the book suitable for first-time experimenters. The emphasis is on the techniques needed to build the robot, rather than on the theory of robot design.; Easy-to-read wiring diagrams are included, with beginners in mind, and the book also features a complete parts list, including tips on where to find inexpensive parts and components Content: Copyright ABOUT THE AUTHOR CONTENTS PREFACE INTRODUCTION 1. THE MOTORIZED PLATFORM PREPARING MOTORIZED WHEELS THE PLATFORM MOUNTING WHEELS THIRD CASTOR WHEEL FINISHING TOUCHES 2. BODY FRAMEWORK CUTTING ALUMINUM DRILLING AND CUTTING THE SECTIONS ASSEMBLING FRAMEWORK MOUNTING FRAMEWORK ON THE PLATFORM MOUNTING THE VACUUM OUTLET 3. POWER SUPPLY AND TEMPORARY CONTROL BOX MOUNTING BATTERIES AND BARRIER STRIPS WIRING PLATFORM TEMPORARY CONTROL BOX CONTROL BOX CONSTRUCTION WIRING THE TEMPORARY CONTROL BOX USING THE CONTROL BOX 4. REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM MOTHERBOARD. WIRING THE MOTHERBOARDCOMPLETING THE MOTHERBOARD INSTALLING AND WIRING THE MOTHERBOARD USING THE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM 5. ARMS AND SUBSYSTEMS ARMS DRINK DISPENSER THE HEAD WIRING THE VACUUM SYSTEM 6. SKIN AND FINISHING TOUCHES SKIN MOUNTING TRAY MOUNTING CONTROLS BODY LIGHTS AND HORN 12-VOLT POWER OUTLET BOW TIE PAINTING AND TRIMMING THE BODY TRIM SOURCES PARTS SUPPLIERS BOOKS MAGAZINE SHOWBOT COMPANIES FEATURED INDEX.