PDA Robotics

1st Edition
0071434038 · 9780071434034
PDAs and robotics come together in this innovative resource! Here is the ONLY BOOK to provide in-depth designs and concepts on how to create a robot that utilizes your PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) as the remote control--or "brains." * Allows any … Read More
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Introduction

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1: Anatomy of a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)

Chapter 2: Robotic System Overview

Chapter 3: Tools and Equipment

Chapter 4: Infrared Communications Overview

Chapter 5: The Electronics

Chapter 6: Building PDA Robot

Chapter 7: Programming the PIC16F876 Microcontroller

Chapter 8: PDA Robot Palm OS Software Using Code Warrior 8.0

Chapter 9: PDA Robot Software for Pocket PC 2002 (Windows CE)

Chapter 10: The PDA Robotics Command Center

Chapter 11: Infinitely Expandable

INDEX

PDAs and robotics come together in this innovative resource! Here is the ONLY BOOK to provide in-depth designs and concepts on how to create a robot that utilizes your PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) as the remote control--or "brains." * Allows any PDA to communicate with and control the robot * No connectors necessary--works on a wireless link between the PDA and the robot * Requires only inexpensive, off-the-shelf components * Modules can be easily customized for individual use * Covers specialized software, control circuits, and interfaces ideal for creating artificial life forms