5 Demo Platforms Built Using LabView Robotics from National Instruments.
The Evolution of Ethel
by Steven Nelson
This enthusiastic bot builder chronicles his robot’s journey from a pile of parts to a well-dressed automaton. Page 40
The NXT Big Thing
by Greg Intermaggio
Time to break out that LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT kit! We’ll start with a basic build following step-by-step instructions and then in future articles, we’ll create some very unique projects utilizing things like Bluetooth and additional sensors. Page 56
Getting Down to Some Basics of Using C
by Fred Eady
Mechanically-inclined roboteers tend to gravitate towards the hardware side of things for solutions. However, they’ll soon C the beauty of having the tool of programming in their arsenal. Page 67
Using a VEX Controller for Electronic Experiments
by Daniel Ramirez
This next installment shows you how to develop a user interface for the VEX microcontroller using a DIY LCD display and a numeric keypad. Page 48
Robytes
by Jeff Eckert
Robytes
Stimulating Robot Tidbits Page 08
GeerHead
by David Geer
National Instruments Robot Platforms
National Instruments LabVIEW graphical programming combined with powerful embedded hardware such as the NI Single-Board RIO enable engineers and scientists to develop sophisticated autonomous systems and is used extensively in robot creation for a variety of applications. Page 10
Ask Mr. Roboto
by Dennis Clark
Ask Mr. Roboto
Your Problems Solved Here Page 14
Then and Now
by Tom Carroll
Robot Applications
Robots have come a long way since the first industrial robots of the early ’60s. Page 77
BUILD REPORT: Bigger Better Beetle Blade
in Combat Zone: Features
The first blade I had created for our 3 lb beetleweight, Pure Dead Brilliant, had been done in a big hurry to meet weight for its first competition. Page 28
MANUFACTURING: Modifying NPC Drive Motors for Combat
in Combat Zone: Features
National Power Chair (or NPC) has been in business for many years, rebuilding and selling electric wheelchair motors and parts to individuals and wheelchair repair facilities throughout the country. Page 32
PARTS IS PARTS: Bantam E-Station BC8HP Charger Review
in Combat Zone: Features
The BC8HP charger is an update to Bantam’s already popular BC8 model. In short, Bantam has kept all the good features, increased the power rating, and improved the ergonomics. Page 36
Combat Zone’s Greatest Hits
in Combat Zone: Features
Ray Billings sent in this great selection of damage shots. All of these are results of fights against his HW Last Rites. Page 38
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