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Homemade Robots: 10 Simple Bots to Build with Stuff Around the House
Homemade Robots teaches total beginners how to quickly and easily build 10 mobile, autonomous bots with simple tools and common household materials. A Perfect DIY STEAM adventure for the electronically curious.
Homemade Robots is a beginner’s guide to building a wide range of mobile, autonomous bots using common household materials. Its 10 creative and easy-to-follow projects are designed to maximize fun with minimal effort—no electronics experience necessary!
From the teetering Wobbler to the rolling Barreller, each bot is self-driving and has a unique personality. There’s the aptly named Inchworm Bot made of aluminum rulers; Buffer, a street sweeper-like bot that polishes the floor as it walks; and Sail Bot, which changes direction based on the wind.
Randy Sarafan’s hacker approach to sculptural robotics will appeal to builders of all ages. You’ll learn basic electronics, get comfortable with tools and mechanical systems, and gain the confidence to explore further on your own. A wide world of robots is yours to discover, and Homemade Robots is the perfect starting point.
Homemade Robots is a beginner’s guide to building a wide range of mobile, autonomous bots using common household materials. Its 10 creative and easy-to-follow projects are designed to maximize fun with minimal effort—no electronics experience necessary!
From the teetering Wobbler to the rolling Barreller, each bot is self-driving and has a unique personality. There’s the aptly named Inchworm Bot made of aluminum rulers; Buffer, a street sweeper-like bot that polishes the floor as it walks; and Sail Bot, which changes direction based on the wind.
Randy Sarafan’s hacker approach to sculptural robotics will appeal to builders of all ages. You’ll learn basic electronics, get comfortable with tools and mechanical systems, and gain the confidence to explore further on your own. A wide world of robots is yours to discover, and Homemade Robots is the perfect starting point.
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200 pages, Paperback
Published April 21, 2020
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June 30, 2024
My son loves to build things and once he saw a robotics club performance he hasn’t stopped talking about it. I’m pretty handy but know nothing about robotics so I rented this book when I saw it on Libby. It was easy to follow and made me feel like I could accomplish making one of the robots in the book. My son is 4 though and impulse control is a bit low, so I may wait a bit until he’s more ready, but will return to this book at that time!
August 29, 2021
The spiritual successor to Gareth Branwin's classic "Absolute Beginner's Guide to Building Robots", Randy Sarafan's book takes the reader step by step to building ten analog creations with no prior knowledge of electronics or DIY. A great book to get started in robotics.
October 13, 2021
This is a great book for kids who love making things. Kids will need an adult present to handle the more dangerous tools. It’s a great way to spend time together as a family.
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