"Open Robots for Makers" Makeblock & Hanser Verlag book - 319 pages incl. e-book.
DIY robot building and programming with Makeblock!
Have you been experimenting with LEGO® MINDSTORMS® and long for a robotics set that gives you endless freedom in terms of programming and mechanics? Makeblock robots give you that and so much more. In this book, you'll learn everything you need to know to build and program robots just the way you want them, using the smart software and electronics of the Makeblock product world.
In this book you will learn
- which mechanical and electronic connections you need to know in order to control your digital friend: Everything about motors, sensors, LEDs, power supply & Co.
- how to execute or write programs in the visual development environment mBlock (Scratch or Arduino mode) to control your robot
- how to equip your robot with all senses using the Makeblock sensors as well as the embedded functionalities of the cloud computing platform Microsoft Azure - be it for the detection of obstacles, speech, light and much more.
- How to remotely control your robot via Bluetooth or smartphone.
From easy to challenging, there's a project for every skill level, so you'll soon be able to make your robot do exactly what you want.If you're eager to bring your own ideas to life, this book will give you all the skills you need to build and program your very own robot using Makeblock software and hardware - just like a real developer!
Extra: E-Book inside