Competetive Mindstorms: A Complete Guide to Robotic Sumo Using LEGO Mindstorms

Description

With the advent of TV shows such as Junkyard Wars and BattleBots, robot building is gaining popularity throughout the mainstream population, but no books have been published with this particular focus. Competitive MINDSTORMS: A Complete Guide to Robotic Sumo using LEGO MINDSTORMS sets a new precedent, covering the design and construction of Robot-Sumo robots using MINDSTORMS.

Written by an experienced robot builder active in the building-community, this groundbreaking guide features thorough, realistic, premium-quality LEGO instructions. This book helps bridge the gap between the builder and the technology.

CONTENTS:

Introduction to LEGO MINDSTORMS Robotic Sumo.- The Importance of a Battle Plan.- The Zip-Bam-Bot Chassis.- Zip-Bam-Bot Version XK1.- Zip-Bam-Bot Version XK2.- Zip-Bam-Bot Version XK3.- The Brain-Bot Chassis.- Brain Bot Version ZR1.- Brain Bot Version ZR2.- Brain Bot Version ZR3.- The Gargantuan-Bot Chassis.- Gargantuan-Bot Version BL58.- Gargantuan-Bot Version BL59.- Gargantuan-Bot Version BL60.- Attending a LEGO MINDSTORMS Robotic Sumo Event.- Organizing a LEGO MINDSTORMS Robotic Sumo Event.