Kickin' Bot: An Illustrated Guide to Building Combat Robots (ExtremeTech) | 
 enlarge | Author: Grant Imahara
Publisher: Wiley
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Pages: 528
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Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.1
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Product Description
Enter the arena of the metal gladiators Do you have what it takes to build a battle-ready robot? You do now. Here are the plans, step-by-step directions, and expert advice that will put you in competition-while you have a heck of a lot of fun getting there. Grant Imahara, the creator of the popular BattleBot Deadblow, shares everything he’s learned about robot design, tools and techniques for metal working, the parts you need and where to get them, and plenty of tips to keep you off the ropes. When you’re finished, you’ll be ready to rumble. Just a few of the topics you'll learn: - Robot design 101
- Chemicals and power tools
- Popular materials compared
- Cutting your armor
- Things to know about screws
- Top ten drive motors
- Bearings, casters, couplers, and U-joints
- Roller chains and sprockets
- Better traction through chemistry
- Choosing speeding controls
- Batteries and wiring
- The driving test
- Rammers, hammers and crushers
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 disappointing January 9, 2009
Matt B (Washington St)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
Not much great information and it is hard to follow and does not tell you how to build a bot and does not have clear instructions.
 Robots November 20, 2008
W. Pierce
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Its a good book but one thing to remember is that it does not deal with Autonomus robots. It just deals with R/C robots. but it is very well put togather and easy to follow
 Great for beginner or experienced bot builder January 8, 2008
Deb Holmes (MN)
This book is well written. It is easy to understand and is a useful tool for a beginner, as well as an experienced bot builder. Grant did an excellent job. We use this book when coaching high school students.
Make a new stereotype? August 20, 2004
W Boudville (Terra, Sol 3)
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
The field of robotics has split into two camps. One is the "serious" high end domain of industrial labs and academia. The other is that of the solo tinkerer. It is to the latter (you?) that the author dedicates this book, about the subgenre of combat robotics.
Imahara brings together the necessary knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems needed to make such a device. Mundane but important talents like cutting metal safely. And the integration and testing of a complete system. Nothing theoretical here. He writes from wide, practical experience, and appeals to a hands-on ethos in you.
Probably by far the most gripping section is where he describes the different types of combat robots. Thawker, spinner, launcher, hammer, crusher... This field has matured enough to create these now classic stereotypes. Your objective is to build one of these, or, dare you imagine it, be responsible for creating an entirely new stereotype.
Outstanding robot construction book May 21, 2004
Dave (Indiana)
10 out of 14 found this review helpful
The other reviewers have already written about how great the illustrations are in this book, about the author's ability to clearly explain some fairly difficult tasks, and about the author's Battlebots record. They're right on all counts, and this is an excellent book.The book covers every step you need, from design to materials purchasing to making armor/speed tradeoffs. Here's the table of contents from my copy of the book: Chapter 1: Getting Started.
Chapter 2: Designing the Robot.
Chapter 3: Tools of the Trade.
Chapter 4: Selecting Materials.
Chapter 5: Cutting Metal.
Chapter 6: Shaping and Finishing Metal.
Chapter 7: Drilling and Tapping Holes.
Chapter 8: Fasteners-Holding It All Together.
Chapter 9: Selecting Drive Motors.
Chapter 10: Mechanical Building Blocks.
Chapter 11:Working with Roller Chain and Sprockets.
Chapter 12: Let's Get Rolling.
Chapter 13: Choosing Your Control System.
Chapter 14: Choosing Speed Controls.
Chapter 15: Choosing Batteries.
Chapter 16:Wiring the Electrical System.
Chapter 17: The First Test Drive.
Chapter 18: Choose Your Weapon.
Chapter 19: Troubleshooting.
Chapter 20: Going to a Competition.
Appendix A: Advanced R/C Programming.
Appendix B: IFI System Programming and Troubleshooting.
Appendix C: Pneumatics.
Appendix D: Online Resources.
Appendix E: Catalogs.
Appendix F: Tables and Charts.
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