New Products (03.2019)
■ HARDWARE ■ SOFTWARE ■ GADGETS ■ TOOLS
2019 Issue-3
Servo Magazine
Features
The Influence of Literature, Movies, and TV on Robots and How the Hobby has Evolved
by Marla Keene
The perception of what a “robot” is has evolved over the years.
Experimenting with Walking Robots
Frame-based software can be somewhat limited. See what you can do to extend what your walking robot is capable of.
How to “Tram” Your CNC Router
by Roger Secura
Take a look at what tramming a CNC router means, why you need to tram your machine, and the equipment and technique I use to tram mine.
AUVSI XPONENTIAL Trade Show Review
Coverage of the 2019 AUVSI trade show.
Projects
Fun with ActivityBot
Two simple and fun projects to do with your Parallax ActivityBot.
Columns
Twin Tweaks
by Bryce Woolley, Evan Woolley
Building a Bridge to Anywhere
A look at what you can do with linear motion.
Combat Zone
Team Mostmint Takes On Combat
Going from no knowledge competing in combat robotics to winning battles.
The Best Time to Start Your BattleBot’s Career? Right Now!
by Colin Lesco
Wanna get into combat robots? Start with Insectweights.
Whiplash 2019: Staying Competitive in the World of BattleBots
Tips on staying in the combat game from a BattleBot’s team.
Departments
bots IN BRIEF (03.2019)
Interesting TidBits From The Robot World.
It’s a Great Time to Fly
by Bryan Bergeron
All roboticists should own a drone.
How can automation affect your business?
by Anthony Coggine
Automation basics and applications for different aspects of business.