Build A Remote-Controlled Robot

145 Pages·2002·50.471 MB·English

by  David R. Shircliff

BUILDA
REMOTE
CONTROLLED
ROBOT
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BUILDA
REMOTE
CONTROLLED
ROBOT
R.
DAVID SHIRCLIFF
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DOI: 10.103610071409645
То ту wife, Raye, аnd ту children, Daniel, Haley,
Ian, Margaret, and Raymond, for their support
and encouragement.
ABOUT AUTHOR
ТНЕ
David Shircliff is а teacher at Seneca Ridge Middle School
in Loudon County, Virginia, where Ье teaches classes in
technology education. А dedicated electronics enthusiast,
Mr. Shircliff has Ьееп researching and building robots for
over 20 years.
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CONTENTS
Preface ix
Introduc tion xi
CHAPTER ONE. ТНЕ MOTORIZED PLATFORM 1
Preparing Motorized Wheels 1
The Platform 4
Mounting Wheels 6
Third Castor Wheel 9
Finishing Touches 11
CHAPTER ТWO. БОDУ FRAMEWORK 13
Cutting Aluminum 13
Drilling and Cutting the Sections 15
Assembling Framework 3 О
Mounting Framework оп the Рlаtfопn 34
Mounting the Уасииm Outlet 35
CHAPTER THREE. POWER SUPPLY AND
TEMPORARY CONTROL БОХ 39
Mounting Баttеriеs and Бarriеr Strips 39
Wiring Platform 43
Temporary Control Бох 45
Control Бох Construction 48
Wiring the Temporary Control Бох 48
U sing the Control Бох 5 1
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CHAPTER FOUR. REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM 53
Motherboard 57
Wiring the Motherboard 60
Completing the Motherboard 62
Installing and Wiring the Motherboard 63
Using the Remote Control System 66
CHAPTER FIVE. ARMS AND SUBSYSTEMS 67
Arms 69
Drink Dispenser 75
The Head 80
Wiring the Уасииm System 81
CHAPTER SIX. SKIN AND FINISHING TOUCHES 85
Skin 85
Mounting Tray 91
Mounting Controls 92
Body Lights and Нот 96
12-Volt Power Outlet 98
Bow Tie 98
Painting and Trimming the Body 100
Тпm 100
Sources 107
Index 111
PREFACE
1n recent years robots have captured the interest of more and
more people. Thanks to movies and 1v, the notion of the
robot as а mechanical companion and servant has Ьесоте а
common concept. As interest in robots grew, а number of
books showing how to build robots at home began to appear.
These books, however, were very technical, showing how to
build computer-controlled тоЬНе platforms that are consid
ered Ьу most to Ье true robots.
Му interest in robots leaned more toward the popular con
cept of robots as humanlike friends and servants. 1 did not
have the technical skill or funds to build а computer-controlled
robot, so 1 decided to develop а robot that would fit the popu
lar image of robots and not Ье too difficult to complete or
expensive to build. The result was Questor.
While working оп Questor, 1 tried to develop а project that
1, as а beginner, could complete with little technical skill,
using tools 1 had in ту workshop. Also, 1 wanted Questor to
look and function like а robot butler, а form 1 felt best fit the
friend/servant theme. For this reason 1 needed а people-sized
robot that would have great presence. 1 concentrated more оп
form than sophistication to develop an impressive looking, but
relatively simple-to-build, project-a beginner's project.
Later, when 1 decided to write а book about the project, 1
wanted to avoid weaknesses 1 found in other how-to robot
books. This book is heavily illustrated, helping to take the
guesswork out of Questor's construction. Next, the book deals
only with the construction of the robot, and not the theories
оп which it is based. This type of information is best derived
from specialty electronics and robotics books. 1 have included
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