Learning to program robot controllers just got a lot easier! In this innovative addition to the "Robot DNA" series, author Myke Predko demonstrates how robot controllers are programmed using the versatile Microchip PICmicro Microcontroller. The focus of the book is on the least understood aspect of robot design; integrating multiple sensors and peripherals software that will work cooperatively and allow for a simple high-level control application. To explain the concepts presented in the book, Myke uses off-the-shelf parts and a "C" programming language compiler that is included on the CD-ROM.Written in a clear, easy-to-understand style, "Programming Robot Controllers" thoroughly explores: how different sensors, outputs, and peripherals can be wired to a microcontroller to work cooperatively and create a high-level control program; the various subsystem functions the controller will have to perform; the basic theory behind output devices, input devices/sensors, and motor control - and how to integrate these devices; how the different interfaces are actually implemented in a microcontroller; how to transport the sample interface and control application codes presented in the book to other microcontrollers; the amazing software development capabilities of MPLAB and PICC Lite C programming language compiler (both included on the CD-ROM); and the Microchip PICmicro PIC16F627, which can be erased and reprogrammed with simple hardware. If you're an amateur robotics hobbyist ready to enjoy the challenge - and rewards - of programming, there's no better coach than Myke Predko. It provides everything you need to program your robot controller: Microcontrollers in Robots; Software Development; The Microchip PICmicro Microcontroller; Microcontroller Connections; Designing the Robot System; and Advanced Programming. The CD-ROM contains: PICMicro Instruction Set Reference; Selected PICMicro MCU datasheets; Microchip MPLAB software and documentation; "El Cheapo" programmer software and building instructions; PICC-Lite Compiler Software and documentation; Source code for sample applications; and, HTML links.
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Often overlooked at the initial design stage is how the robot will be controlled. Predko addresses everything the enthusiast needs to fill in the gaps. However, some prior programming and electronic knowledge is assumed. The CD-ROM includes HTML links and source code for sample applications. (Library Journal )
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LEARNING TO PROGRAM ROBOT CONTROLLERS JUST GOT A LOT EASIER!
In this innovative addition to the ROBOT DNA SERIES, author Myke Predko demonstrates how robot controllers are programmed using the versatile Microchip PICmicro Microcontroller. The focus of the book is on the least understood aspect of robot design; integrating multiple sensors and peripherals software that will work cooperatively and allow for a simple high-level control application. To explain the concepts presented in the book, Myke uses off-the-shelf parts and a “C” programming language compiler that is included on the CD-ROM.
Written in a clear, easy-to-understand style, Programming Robot Controllers thoroughly explores:
* How different sensors, outputs, and peripherals can be wired to a microcontroller to work cooperatively and create a high-level control program
* The various subsystem functions the controller will have to perform
* The basic theory behind output devices, input devices/sensors, and motor control--and how to integrate these devices
* How the different interfaces are actually implemented in a microcontroller
* How to transport the sample interface and control application codes presented in the book to other microcontrollers
* The amazing software development capabilities of MPLAB and PICC Lite C programming language compiler (both included on the CD-ROM)
* The Microchip PICmicro PIC16F627 which can be erased and reprogrammed with simple hardware
If you're an amateur robotics hobbyist ready to enjoy the challenge--and rewards--of programming, there's no better coach than Myke Predko.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PROGRAM YOUR ROBOT CONTROLLER
* Microcontrollers in Robots
* Software Development
* The Microchip PICmicro Microcontroller
* Microcontroller Connections
* Designing the Robot System
* Advanced Programming
* Going Forward
CD-ROM CONTAINING:
* PICMicro Instruction Set Reference
* Selected PICMicro MCU datasheets
* Microchip MPLAB software and documentation
* “El Cheapo” programmer software and building instructions
* PICC-Lite Compiler Software and documentation
* Source code for sample applications
* HTML links
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
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Not relevent to robotics!!,
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This review is from: Programming Robot Controllers (Paperback)
This guy should stick to writing about microcontrollers because there isn't much about robotics in this book!! For example: by the time you get to page 170 the project is how to flash an LED - dear god help me - I buy a book about robotics and he's got 170 pages of filler leading up to what? To flash an LED??? The C code is junior at best - obfuscated spaghetti code and his patronizing egotistical comments drive us crazy. And again, I just love all of the author written drivel reviews with 5 stars - predkos cramped writting style is recognizable anywhere. BTW by the time you get to page 358 he talks about neural nets and the only single line of code he has to offer as an example is this: Outputs = f(Inputs); you gotta be kidding me!!
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Great for interfacing sensors,
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Myke focuses on interfacing sensors to PIC's. His focus lies primarily on the PIC16F627/84. This book has been instrumental in helping me quickly interface my robots sensors, and specially test them quickly. I am a software programmer so it made my life easier. The CD which accompanies it contains the book's code examples, a great interactive interface, PIC tools (compilers, etc.), documentation, and more. I am impressed with Myke's work so far. Thanks Myke.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
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Robotics...Really?,
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This review is from: Programming Robot Controllers (Paperback)
Much of the book has little to actually do with building a robot. Or even interfacing a controller into a system. Much of the book takes you through using a LCD. Little is done with inputs from sensors or controlling motors. Although it is a good tool to learn C for the PIC. It's not the best for using with robotics.
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When I was planning this book, I did an informal survey of over 360 autonomously controlled mobile robots that were published on the Internet to see how they were built, how they were controlled, and what peripherals were used. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
biologic code, code protection off, msec interrupt, additional interface code, lite compiler, configuration fuses, programmer circuit, level operation code, differentially driven robot, biologic task, volatile bit, stimulus file, void interrupt, interrupt request flag, radio control servos, requesting hardware, small breadboard, mainline code, flash program memory, robot circuit, two wire interface, myke predko, object detection system, other microcontrollers, interrupt handler Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Microcontroller Connections, Power Up Timer, Watchdog Timer Off, Increment the Clock, Reset Interrupt Flag, Hardware Notes, Assign Prescaler, Enable Timer Interrupts, Real Time Clock Counter, Template Mainline, Bringing Your Robot, Bit Name Function, Data Signal, Initialization Delay Value, Label Part Number Comment, Send Nybble, Asynchronous Stimulus, Output the Data String, Send Byteto, Designing the Robot System, Radio Shack, Vcc Figure, Microsoft Windows, Edit Project, Hello World New!
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When I was planning this book, I did an informal survey of over 360 autonomously controlled mobile robots that were published on the Internet to see how they were built, how they were controlled, and what peripherals were used. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
biologic code, code protection off, msec interrupt, additional interface code, lite compiler, configuration fuses, programmer circuit, level operation code, differentially driven robot, biologic task, volatile bit, stimulus file, void interrupt, interrupt request flag, radio control servos, requesting hardware, small breadboard, mainline code, flash program memory, robot circuit, two wire interface, myke predko, object detection system, other microcontrollers, interrupt handler Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Microcontroller Connections, Power Up Timer, Watchdog Timer Off, Increment the Clock, Reset Interrupt Flag, Hardware Notes, Assign Prescaler, Enable Timer Interrupts, Real Time Clock Counter, Template Mainline, Bringing Your Robot, Bit Name Function, Data Signal, Initialization Delay Value, Label Part Number Comment, Send Nybble, Asynchronous Stimulus, Output the Data String, Send Byteto, Designing the Robot System, Radio Shack, Vcc Figure, Microsoft Windows, Edit Project, Hello World New!
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- Programming Language (Swedish) by Ritchie Kernighan in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Constructing Robot Bases (Tab Electronics) by Gordon McComb in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
- Building Robot Drive Trains (Tab Electronics) by Dennis Clark in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
- Mobile Robots: Inspiration to Implementation, Second Edition by Joseph L. Jones in Back Matter
- Applied Robotics by Edwin Wise in Back Matter
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- Concise Encyclopedia of Robotics by Stan Gibilisco in Front Matter
- Robot Builder's Bonanza, Third Edition by Gordon McComb in Back Matter
- 123 PIC Microcontroller Experiments for the Evil Genius by Myke Predko in Front Matter
- Building Robot Drive Trains (Tab Electronics) by Dennis Clark in Back Matter
- Constructing Robot Bases (Tab Electronics) by Gordon McComb in Back Matter
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