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technoarc3 · 22nd June 2003, 08:57 PM

i'm dearming to creat a robot that computer operated buti don't know how to start and how to creat it...

afs87 · 23rd June 2003, 07:45 PM

Hello!

By computer do you mean an onboard laptop or a microcontroller? My only concern with the idea of a laptop would be the weight, unless you intend to strip it down to the bear minimum. If you want to use a microcontroller I would recommend PICAXE (http://www.picaxe.co.uk/) as this is the best value for money. (In case you don’t know with a microcontroller you download computer code onto an IC). If you are not interested in microcontrollers then I think it is best that you buy a book. I would recommend the “Robotic Builders Bonza”, I will post the ISBN number and author’s name tomorrow when I access it from my local library.

afs87 · 24th June 2003, 06:37 PM

The book I was telling you about:

The Robot Builders Bonaza: 99 inexpensive robotic projects
By Gordan Mccomb
ISBN 0-8306-2800-2

I believe there is a second edition of this book out now. I think it costs £18. The book has several chapters on computer control and there a rumor that the second edition expands on this. (but it may just be a false rumor)

zerjs · 25th June 2003, 04:18 AM

If you want to design a computer operated robot, first you must have knowledge of C-programming, this language is the one used for interfacing (to control ports of your computer, ex. printer, serial, parallel, usb, IR).You can then connect devices on them like relays, servo motors or any other actuating devices(basically the building blocks of robots) that will derive signals from the said ports. If you have the resources you could also try investing on PLCs and microcontrollers (the very core of automated manufacturing)

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22nd June 2003, 08:57 PM	(permalink)
technoarc3	how to creat computer operated robot??? i'm dearming to creat a robot that computer operated buti don't know how to start and how to creat it... __________________ can you help me how to build a simple robot that computer operated...

23rd June 2003, 07:45 PM	(permalink)
afs87	Answer Hello! By computer do you mean an onboard laptop or a microcontroller? My only concern with the idea of a laptop would be the weight, unless you intend to strip it down to the bear minimum. If you want to use a microcontroller I would recommend PICAXE (http://www.picaxe.co.uk/) as this is the best value for money. (In case you don’t know with a microcontroller you download computer code onto an IC). If you are not interested in microcontrollers then I think it is best that you buy a book. I would recommend the “Robotic Builders Bonza”, I will post the ISBN number and author’s name tomorrow when I access it from my local library.

24th June 2003, 06:37 PM	(permalink)
afs87	Book The book I was telling you about: The Robot Builders Bonaza: 99 inexpensive robotic projects By Gordan Mccomb ISBN 0-8306-2800-2 I believe there is a second edition of this book out now. I think it costs £18. The book has several chapters on computer control and there a rumor that the second edition expands on this. (but it may just be a false rumor)

25th June 2003, 04:18 AM	(permalink)
zerjs	If you want to design a computer operated robot, first you must have knowledge of C-programming, this language is the one used for interfacing (to control ports of your computer, ex. printer, serial, parallel, usb, IR).You can then connect devices on them like relays, servo motors or any other actuating devices(basically the building blocks of robots) that will derive signals from the said ports. If you have the resources you could also try investing on PLCs and microcontrollers (the very core of automated manufacturing) __________________ Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter.