Building Robots with Lego Mindstorms

This reference covers the geometry, electronics, engineering, and programming required to build Lego Mindstorm robots. It explains how to integrate Lego Mindstorms kits with other Lego programmable bricks such as Scout and Cybermaster, as well as with non-robotic Lego Technics models.

Autorentext
Mario Ferrari received his first Lego box around 1964, when he was 4. Lego was his favorite toy for many years, until he thought he was too old to play with it. In 1998, the Lego Mindstorms RIS set gave him reason to again have Lego become his main addiction. Mario believes Lego is the closest thing to the perfect toy. He is Managing Director at EDIS, a leader in finishing and packaging solutions and promotional packaging. The advent of the MINDSTORMS product line represented for him the perfect opportunity to combine his interest in IT and robotics with his passion for LEGO bricks, which started during his early childhood. Mario has been a very active member of the online MINDSTORMS community from the beginning and has pushed LEGO robotics to its limits. Mario holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Turin and has always nourished a strong interest for physics, mathematics, and computer science. He is fluent in many programming languages and his background includes positions as an IT manager and as a project supervisor. Mario estimates he owns over 60,000 Lego pieces. Mario works in Modena, Italy, where he lives with his wife Anna and his children Sebastiano and Camilla.

Klappentext
"Building Robots with Lego Mindstorms" explains how to build robots using Lego bricks and components. The book describes the practical aspects of robot building, discussing the basics of mechanics, motors, sensors, pneumatics, and navigation, and offers a variety of tips and tricks. It surveys a wide range of ideas for building, with the idea of inspiring the creative impulses of the reader rather than offering models for replication.

Inhalt
Foreword
Preface

Part I Tools

Chapter 1 Understanding LEGO® Geometry

Introduction

Expressing Sizes and Units

Squaring the LEGO World:Vertical Bracing

Tilting the LEGO World: Diagonal Bracing

Expressing Horizontal Sizes and Units

Bracing with Hinges

Summary

Chapter 2 Playing with Gears

Introduction

Counting Teeth

Gearing Up and Down

Riding That Train:The Geartrain

Worming Your Way:The Worm Gear

Limiting Strength with the Clutch Gear

Placing and Fitting Gears

Using Pulleys, Belts, and Chains

Making a Difference:The Differential

Summary

Chapter 3 Controlling Motors

Introduction

Pacing,Trotting, and Galloping

Mounting Motors

Wiring Motors

Controlling Power

Coupling Motors

Summary

Chapter 4 Reading Sensors

Introduction

Touch Sensor

Light Sensor

Rotation Sensor

Temperature Sensor

Sensor Tips and Tricks

Other Sensors

Summary

Chapter 5 Building Strategies

Introduction

Locking Layers

Maximizing Modularity

Loading the Structure

Putting It All Together: Chassis, Modularity, and Load

Summary

Chapter 6 Programming the RCX

Introduction

What Is the RCX

Using LEGO RCX Code

Using the NQC Language

Using Other Programming Languages

Divide and Conquer: Keeping Your Code Organized

Running Independent Tasks

Summary

Chapter 7 Playing Sounds and Music

Introduction

Communicating through Tones

Playing Music

Converting MIDI files

Converting WAV Files

Summary

Chapter 8 Becoming Mobile

Introduction

Building a Simple Differential Drive

Building a Dual Differential Drive

Building a Skid-Steer Drive

Building a Steering Drive

Building a Tricycle Drive

Building a Synchro Drive

Other Configurations

Summary

Chapter 9 Expanding Your Options with Kits and Creative Solutions

Introduction

Acquiring More Parts

Creating Custom Components

Creative Solutions When More RCX Ports Are Needed

Summary

Chapter 10 Getting Pumped: Pneumatics

Introduction

Recalling Some Basic Science

Pumps and Cylinders

Controlling the Airflow

Building Air Compressors

Building a Pneumatic Engine

Summary

Chapter 11 Finding and Grabbing Objects

Introduction

Operating Hands and Grabbers

Understanding Degrees of Freedom

Finding Objects

Summary

Chapter 12 Doing the Math

Introduction

Multiplying and Dividing

Averaging Data

Using Interpolation

Understanding Hysteresis

Summary

Chapter 13 Knowing Where You Are

Introduction

Choosing Internal or External Guidance

Looking for Landmarks: Absolute Positioning

Measuring Movement: Relative Positioning

Summary

Part II Projects

Chapter 14 Classic Projects

Introduction

Exploring Your Room

Following a Line

Modeling Cars

Summary

Chapter 15 Building Robots That Walk

Introduction

The Theory behind Walking

Building Legs

Building a Four-Legged Robot

Building a Six-Legged Steering Robot

Designing Bipeds

Summary

Chapter 16 Unconventional Vehicles

Introduction

Creating Your Own SHRIMP

Creating a Skier

Creating Other Vehicles

Summary

Chapter 17 Robotic Animals

Introduction

Creating a Mouse

Creating a Turtle

Creating Other Animals

Summary

Chapter 18 Replicating Renowned Droids

Introduction

Building an R2-D2-Style Droid

Building a Johnny Five-Style Droid

Summary

Chapter 19 Solving a Maze

Introduction

Finding the Way Out

Building a Maze Runner

Building a Maze Solver

Summary

Chapter 20 Board Games

Introduction

Playing Tic-Tac-Toe

Playing Chess

Playing Other Board Games

Summary

Chapter 21 Playing Musical Instruments

Introduction

Creating a Drummer

Creating a Pianist

Other Suggestions

Summary

Chapter 22 Electronic Games

Introduction

Creating a Pinball Machine

Creating a Simon-Says Game

Other Electronic Game Suggestions

Summary

Chapter 23 Drawing and Writing

Introduction

Creating a Logo Turtle

Tape Writer

Further Suggestions

Summary

Chapter 24 Simulating Flight

Introduction

Introducing the Forces Involved in Flight

Designing the Simulator Project

Building the Hardware

Programming the Simulator

Operating the Simulator

Downsizing the Project

Upsizing the Project

Summary

Chapter 25 Constructing Useful Stuff

Introduction

Building a Floor Sweeper

Building a Milk Guard

Building a Plant Sprinkler

Designing Other Useful Robots

Summary

Part III Contests

Chapter 26 Racing Against Time

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