March 2023
Intermediate to advanced
334 pages
9h 30m
English
Content preview from Practical Arduino Robotics
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Exploring Mechanical Design and the 3D Printing Toolchain
This chapter is a structured overview of mechanical design principles and important considerations when designing an Arduino robot. It covers design choices, material choices, and the trade-offs between using off-the-shelf components versus robot design from scratch with computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D printing.
The chapter is structured as follows:
- Principles of mechanical design for DIY robots
- Exploring materials and manufacturing techniques
- CAD
- 3D printing
Technical requirements
This chapter is purely informational; there is nothing that you need to follow along. We will cover principles, materials, methods, and 3D printing. By the end of the chapter, you will hopefully want ...