Building Robot Drive Trains

by Dennis Clark and Michael Owings

Constructing and controlling the various drive systems in a robot is essential for developing a successful robot. This book explains the various types of motors available and their various advantages and disadvantages. The book also goes into detail explaining the control circuits required together with the various interfacing requirements for microcontrollers. This book has plenty of pictures and examples for easy incorporation into your robot design, together with an explanation of the various theories behind the designs.

Part Code: ROBOTDRIVE

Features

Detailed Information on DC Motors, RC Servo Motors and Stepper Motors
Covers the control and circuitry required to control the various motor types
Includes information on interfacing and microcontroller system control
Easy to read format, with plenty of diagrams and examples
399 Pages

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