Build A Remote-Controlled Robot [Paperback]

David R. Shircliff (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 25, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0071385436 | ISBN-13: 978-0071385435 | Edition: 1

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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

First published in 1987 under the title How to Build a Robot for Less Than $300, this edition retains the original premise: building a robot on the cheap. The project outlined here by an experienced teacher is a whimsical remote-controlled robot butler named Questor, which readers can build with little prior knowledge of electronics. (Library Journal )

From the Back Cover

NOW BUILDING YOUR OWN REMOTE-CONTROLLEDQUESTOR ROBOT IS:
* MUCH EASIER THAN YOU THINK
* VERY INEXPENSIVE
* GREAT FUN
* SIMPLE WITH THIS BOOK

Here are all the step-by-step, heavily illustrated plans you need to build a full-sized, remote-controlled robot named Questor--without any advanced electronic or programming skills. It’s the perfect way to jump into the fascinating world of robotics and be part of all the excitement!

Written specifically with first-time builders in mind, Build a Remote- Controlled Robot includes:

* COMPLETE plans for building Questor
* 100 detailed photographs of every stage of the assembly process
* Simple-to-read wiring diagrams
* A complete parts list--including valuable tips on where to find components easily and inexpensively

Written by a teacher with experience enough to know what questions you would ask, this guide bypasses heavy-duty design theory and gets right to the heart of building Questor the robot--with an emphasis on having a great time while doing it.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics; 1 edition (March 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071385436
• ISBN-13: 978-0071385435
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #665,757 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ian C. Purdie, VK2TIP's Review, July 2, 2002

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Ian C. Purdie (Budgewoi NSW Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Build A Remote-Controlled Robot (Paperback)

I was more than somewhat fascinated upon my initial perusal of the book for review to find it is literally, Complete Plans, Step-by-Step Illustrated Details. Very little electronics involved as such, next to no soldering.

For a robotics enthusiast here's a complete set of plans to create something your friends will envy. Your own butler named "Questor" by the author, David R. Shircliff.

If you want to build a robot, don't want to become involved in heavy electronics, are adept at basic mechanical construction then I recommend you definitely consider buying a copy of "Build A Remote Controlled Robot".

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not really a 'Robot' at all, March 3, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Build A Remote-Controlled Robot (Paperback)

The author's introduction goes into detail about the orgin and definition of the word 'Robot' and how it applies to this 'Showbot' project. However, the machine outlined in this book is not a robot in that it has no onboard sensing or decision circuitry at all. It is a remote controlled roving person shaped device complete with vacuum cleaner and beverage dispenser. If that's what your looking for this is a great book, but if you want to learn about robots capable of autonomous actions, look around some more - I recommend 'Programming Robot Controllers' or 'Building Robot Drive Trains' both from the Robot DNA series or even 'Robot Building for Beginners' as a better starting point.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book - a little dated, September 17, 2003

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Frank Kennedy (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Build A Remote-Controlled Robot (Paperback)

I have the original version of this book from the 1980's and the new printing hasn't changed much. The photos have been cleaned up and the new cover is nice. The design of the robot is relatively low-tech but it's a good starting point if you've never built a robot.