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Kickin' Bot: An Illustrated Guide to Building Combat Robots (ExtremeTech) 1st Edition

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ISBN-13: 978-0764541131
ISBN-10: 0764541137
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Product Details

  • Series: ExtremeTech (Book 2)
  • Paperback: 528 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (December 5, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764541137
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764541131
  • Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 1.1 x 9.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #881,792 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsBeautiful Illustrations
By A Customer on December 5, 2003
Format: Paperback
I knew of the author from watching BattleBots on TV (he built Deadblow [...]) so I pre-ordered this before it even came out.
The thing that sets this one apart from some of the other books is the illustrations - they are absolutely beautiful, and really add to the clarity and readability of the book, although I wish they were in color.
Regardless, this is a brilliant book on robotics. I imagine this is a great place to start if you are just getting into robots, and if you are like me and know some basics after building a few kits, this is a great guide to doing it all from scratch. It provides a great deal of detail, and I'll bet that even veterans are sure to pick up a few tricks here and there.
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5.0 out of 5 starsWell written and easy to understand
By Alan Richards on December 5, 2003
Format: Paperback
Just getting started with robots, and this is my first book on building them. I chose this one because I eventually want to build a battlebot, although I plan to just start with a basic bot.
So far this is exactly what I wanted. It is very easy to understand, the directions are clear and easy to follow, and the drawings are absolutely killer.
Very well done, and highly recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 starsBest book on building robots
By A Customer on February 16, 2004
Format: Paperback
This book is one of the best I have bought so far. Those of you just getting started on building robot will be especially pleased about the countless tips on the correct way to use tools and construction techniques etc. The huge number of illustrations is a welcomed bonus.
The section on choosing a Remote Control is very informative.
If you are hoping for sections on electronics, programming or building your own parts for the electrical/electronic components you will be very dissapointed as all the parts used are off the shelf.
You might want to supplement this book with Amphibionics and Insectronics by Karl Williams which has good sections of programming and electronics.
No book is perfect but if you want to build a REAL fighting robot this is the best book around and I'm saying this after having bought most of the popular ones around.
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5.0 out of 5 starsComplete and well worth the money
By Steel Artist on January 7, 2012
Format: Paperback
I do not have a interest in building Battlebots, but I do like knowing how things are done hence the reason I got the book. It is very informative,and much of the content can be applied to machining as well-making it to where it exceeded my expectations since machining is one of my interests. Large machining tools isn't necessary though and this book covers the use of smaller tools such as jigsaws, hacksaws,drill presses, etc as well.

In addition to the basics-it has extra sections related to more advanced subjects such as R/C programming, pneumatics, etc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars11 year old loves it!
By stogner on May 4, 2011
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My son asked for this for his 11th birthday. We purchased a used copy that was shipped quickly in near new condition. It is a 500+ pg textbook format. He stayed up until 11 pm last night reading it and says it is awesome! He has already read 50 pages. Thanks for making his birthday great!
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book for beginniners
By Henry Mundstock on July 10, 2015
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Good general overview and introduction to the basics of the sport. It does in fact hand out basic advice like what tools you'll need and how to use a drill press. General design and tactical advice, basic electronics, basic metalworking, practical robot handling. The best introduction to pneumatic systems I've seen. Good place to start from if you don't already know what you're doing. Advanced skills such as learning to weld or how to fabricate your own electronics are beyond the scope of this book.
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