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ROBOTICS 101

HANDBOOK 1:

LEARN ABOUT ELECTRONICS, MICROCONTROLLERS,

HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN ROBOT AND WRITE CODE

COACH MICHAEL ETTERSHANK

An introduction to desktop robotics and mechatronics, including how to source the parts

required to assemble your first robot, how to solder the electronics and build the chassis,

how to wire up and understand sensors, how to write and upload text-based program code

to make the robot perform complicated tasks and prepare for competitions

 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
 
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started 
CHAPTER 2: Prototyping  
CHAPTER 3: Learn Soldering 1 
CHAPTER 4: Learn Soldering 2 
CHAPTER 5: Robot Sensor Basics 1 
CHAPTER 6: Robot Sensor Basics 2 
CHAPTER 7+8: Build the Robot Electronics 
CHAPTER 9: Assemble the PRIMO Robot 
CHAPTER 10: Navigation: Dead Reckoning 
CHAPTER 11: A Maze Challenge 
CHAPTER 12: Fault Finding 
 
 
 