Robotics with the BOE Shield‐Bot for Arduino
Product ID: 122‐32335
122‐32335: Robotics with the Board of Education Shield for Arduino ‐ sample pages
Overview
Build a rolling robot with an Arduino Uno microcontroller. Using one of our supported kits
below, just follow the clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrations in the beginner-friendly
text, Robotics with the BOE Shield-Bot for Arduino. This text was written with hobbyists,
robotics summer camps, and grade 7-12 classrooms in mind. Paired with a supported robotics
kit, it can be used as a California A-G approved elective course; contact education@parallax.com
for details.
Supported Kits
Robot Shield with Arduino kit; book is included as of October 2016 (#32335)
Robotics Shield Kit (for Arduino); book not included (#130-35000)
Boe-Bot to Shield-Bot Retrofit Kit; book not included (#32333)
Boe-Bot to Shield-Bot Retrofit Kit with Arduino; book not included (#910-32333)
The assembled and programmed robot will be able to navigate by touch, by light, or by infrared
distance detection. Each chapter introduces new STEM skills the areas of programming,
electronics, robotics, and engineering. A set of questions, exercises, and projects with solutions
are included at the end of each chapter. For additional teacher resources, email
education@parallax.com.
Chapter Topics:
Programming the Arduino microcontroller
Calibrating the servo motors and monitoring servo signals with LED lights
Assembling and testing the BOE Shield-Bot
Navigation basics and pre-programmed maneuvers
Tactile navigation with whisker switches
Light-sensitive navigation with phototransistors
Navigating with infrared headlights for object detection
Shadow vehicle navigation with distance detection
Publishing Details
Version: 1.0
Publisher: Parallax Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-928-98261-6
Dimensions: 7.5 x 8.5 inches (19 x 21.6 cm) page size
Spiral-bound softcover/274 pages/black & white print
https://www.parallax.com/product/122-32335 1/19/2017