{"product_id":"9781633438453","title":"Build Your Own Robot: Using Python, CRICKIT, and Raspberry PI","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eAlsabbagh, Marwan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManning\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/5\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003eA DIY guide to bringing your first robot to life with cheap and basic components.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuild Your Own Robot\u003c\/i\u003e introduces you to the exciting world of robotics in a way that’s fun and affordable! You’ll build your own real robot with easy-to-find hardware and free open source software. Plus, all the components you need can be assembled with simple tools like a screwdriver.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In \u003ci\u003eBuild Your Own Robot\u003c\/i\u003e you’ll learn how to:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse cameras to capture photos and let your robot see\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdd cameras and basic computer vision\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoordinate DC motors to move your robot\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrite a web app to control your robot\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet up controls for joysticks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRead QR codes to find and identify objects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis book shows you how anyone can start building their own robot—no special soldering or electronic skills required. All you need is some basic Python know-how to get started. From scratch, you’ll go hands-on with DC motors, touch sensors, custom shell scripting, joystick controls, and even face detection for your robot friend.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF and ePub formats from Manning Publications.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the technology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e You can build your own robot! With this book, you’ll use readily-available hardware and author Marwan Alsabbagh’s clear step-by-step instructions to create a robot that moves, manipulates objects, and responds to its environment. Along the way, you’ll learn some serious skills like computer vision, networking, and the basics of robotics programming.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBuild Your Own Robot\u003c\/i\u003e is a project-based guide that takes you from spinning your first DC motor to programming a mobile robot that you can control from your phone or computer. You’ll write simple Python code to help your new friend spin, move, and find its way. You’ll even teach it to track faces and fetch snacks. Plus, a helpful hardware purchasing guide makes it easy to find exactly what you need to get started!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoordinate DC motors to move your robot\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrite a web app to control your robot\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdding cameras and basic computer vision\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRead QR codes to find and identify objects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the reader\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Examples use simple Python code. No special skills or expensive tools required.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMarwan Alsabbagh\u003c\/b\u003e is a seasoned software developer, who has studied mathematics and computer science at McGill University.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The technical editor on this book was \u003cb\u003eAlexander Ryker\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 1 What is a robot?\u003cbr\u003e 2 Getting started\u003cbr\u003e 3 Driving the robot\u003cbr\u003e 4 Creating a robot shell\u003cbr\u003e 5 Controlling robots remotely\u003cbr\u003e 6 Creating robot web apps\u003cbr\u003e 7 Joystick-controlled robots\u003cbr\u003e 8 Keyboard-controlled camera\u003cbr\u003e 9 Face-following camera\u003cbr\u003e 10 Robotic QR code finder\u003cbr\u003e 11 Building a snack-pushing robot\u003cbr\u003e A Hardware purchasing guide\u003cbr\u003e B Configuring the Raspberry Pi\u003cbr\u003e C Robot assembly guide\u003cbr\u003e D Mocking the CRICKIT library","brand":"Manning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44467612647679,"sku":"9781633438453","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/Jacket_f96e03dc-af1c-427e-98e2-81110cf40599.jpg?v=1771253657","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9781633438453","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}