9. Robot-Builder’s Toolbox

I’ve been talking a lot about tools in this book, and now here’s a chapter devoted to them. You’re going to learn how to create the ultimate robot-builder’s toolbox.

We begin with the obvious: the actual toolbox, like the one shown in Figure 9.1. You’ll learn about the various types and what to look for in a toolbox. From there we’ll cover what all to put inside: soldering equipment, screwdrivers, wire cutters, and so on—there’s a lot!

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FIGURE 9.1 The classic metal toolbox, staple of garages and workshops everywhere.

We’re going to school in the final section of the chapter where you learn the step-by-steps of using ...

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