Build Your Own Quadcopter Power Up Your Designs With The Parallax Elev 8

Author : Donald Norris
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780071822329

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Build Your Own Quadcopter: Power Up Your Designs with the Parallax Elev-8 by Donald Norris Pdf

Build a custom multirotor aircraft! Build and customize radio-controlled quadcopters that take off, land, hover, and soar. Build Your Own Quadcopter: Power Up Your Designs with the Parallax Elev-8 features step-by-step assembly plans and experiments that will have you launching fully functioning quadcopters in no time. Discover how to connect Elev-8 components, program the microcontroller, use GPS, and safely fly your quadcopter. This fun, do-it-yourself guide fuels your creativity with ideas for radical enhancements, including return-to-home functionality, formation flying, and even artificial intelligence! Understand the principles that govern how quadcopters fly Explore the parts included in your Parallax Elev-8 kit Follow illustrated instructions and assemble a basic 'copter Connect the Parallax chip to a PC and write Spin and C programs Build radio-controlled systems that minimize interference Add GPS and track your aircraft through Google Earth Beam flight information to smartphones with WiFi and XBee technology Mount cameras and stream real-time video back to the ground Train to safely operate a quadcopter using flight simulation software

Author : Quan Quan
Publisher : Springer
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811033827

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Introduction to Multicopter Design and Control by Quan Quan Pdf

This book is the first textbook specially on multicopter systems in the world. It provides a comprehensive overview of multicopter systems, rather than focusing on a single method or technique. The fifteen chapters are divided into five parts, covering the topics of multicopter design, modeling, state estimation, control, and decision-making. It differs from other books in the field in three major respects: it is basic and practical, offering self-contained content and presenting hands-on methods; it is comprehensive and systematic; and it is timely. It is also closely related to the autopilot that users often employ today and provides insights into the code employed. As such, it offers a valuable resource for anyone interested in multicopters, including students, teachers, researchers, and engineers. This introductory text is a welcome addition to the literature on multicopter design and control, on which the author is an acknowledged authority. The book is directed to advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in aeronautical and control (or electrical) engineering, as well as to multicopter designers and hobbyists. ------- Professor W. Murray Wonham, University of Toronto "This is the single best introduction to multicopter control. Clear, comprehensive and progressing from basic principles to advanced techniques, it's a must read for anyone hoping to learn how to design flying robots." ------- Chris Anderson, 3D Robotics CEO.

Author : Mohamed Elhoseny,Xiaohui Yuan,Salah-ddine Krit
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 841 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030642587

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Distributed Sensing and Intelligent Systems by Mohamed Elhoseny,Xiaohui Yuan,Salah-ddine Krit Pdf

This book is the proceeding of the 1st International Conference on Distributed Sensing and Intelligent Systems (ICDSIS2020) which will be held in The National School of Applied Sciences of Agadir, Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco on February 01-03, 2020. ICDSIS2020 is co-organized by Computer Vision and Intelligent Systems Lab, University of North Texas, USA as a scientific collaboration event with The National School of Applied Sciences of Agadir, Ibn Zohr University. ICDSIS2020 aims to foster students, researchers, academicians and industry persons in the field of Computer and Information Science, Intelligent Systems, and Electronics and Communication Engineering in general. The volume collects contributions from leading experts around the globe with the latest insights on emerging topics, and includes reviews, surveys, and research chapters covering all aspects of distributed sensing and intelligent systems. The volume is divided into 5 key sections: Distributed Sensing Applications; Intelligent Systems; Advanced theories and algorithms in machine learning and data mining; Artificial intelligence and optimization, and application to Internet of Things (IoT); and Cybersecurity and Secure Distributed Systems. This conference proceeding is an academic book which can be read by students, analysts, policymakers, and regulators interested in Distributed Sensing, Smart Network approaches, Smart Cities, IoT Applications, and Intelligent Applications. It is written in plain and easy language, and describes new concepts when they appear first so that a reader without prior background of the field finds it readable. The book is primarily intended for research students in sensor networks and IoT applications (including intelligent information systems, and smart sensors applications), academics in higher education institutions including universities and vocational colleges, policy makers and legislators.

Author : John Baichtal
Publisher : Que Publishing
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780134000152

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Building Your Own Drones by John Baichtal Pdf

Absolutely no experience needed! Build your drone, step-by-step, with this full-color, hands-on guide! You’ve heard about drones. You’ve seen drones. Now, build your own—it’s a lot easier than you think! Drones are the newest frontier for the DIY/maker community, and you don’t need to be a technical expert to build one. John Baichtal, the #1 author of hardware hacking books for beginners, will teach you all the skills you need. First, Baichtal shows you the amazing drones others have built. Then, he walks you through several complete projects: quadcopters, UAVs, ROVs, and more. Not ready to start from scratch? No problem: Baichtal helps you choose from today’s best new kits. Hundreds of full-color step-by-step photos teach you every step, every skill. When you’re ready for more advanced concepts, Baichtal explains them in plain English. Discover what drones are and why they’re so exciting Explore today’s most imaginative projects, from 3D-printed mini quadcopters to floating robot armies Compare kits, from $200 up: Parallax ELEV-8, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, OpenROV, Actobotics Nomad, Brooklyn Aerodrome Flack, and more Create your own practical Drone Builder’s Workbench Build complete rocket, blimp, waterborne, and automotive drones Construct both fully autonomous and radio-controlled drones Choose and assemble your chassis (airframe), motor, props, flight control, power system, accessories, and software Integrate Arduino to make radio-controlled drones operate autonomously Teach a drone to navigate via RFID tags Learn all the basic electronics and programming you’ll need

Author : John Baichtal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Drone aircraft
ISBN : 0134000129

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Building Your Own Drones by John Baichtal Pdf

Author : Simon Monk,Matthew Monk,Donald Norris,Bryan Bergeron,Thomas B. Talbot
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780071847018

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TAB Project eSampler by Simon Monk,Matthew Monk,Donald Norris,Bryan Bergeron,Thomas B. Talbot Pdf

FREE download! Preview five exclusive projects from brand-new TAB Electronics books! Make great stuff with TAB Electronics books. TAB Electronics, an imprint of McGraw-Hill Education, is a leading publisher of do-it-yourself technology books for makers, electronics hobbyists, students, and inventors. Our mission is to combine fun and education with hands-on, learn-by-doing projects in each book. Covering everything from Arduino to steampunk to 3D printing, these DIY guides tap into the booming maker movement, coaching hobbyists of all levels how to ...make great stuff! Enjoy the fun projects in this FREE download, compliments of TAB Electronics. Here's what you'll get: From Programming the BeagleBone Black by Simon Monk--Chapter 7: Hardware Interfacing From Minecraft Mastery by Matthew Monk and Simon Monk—Chapter 2: Basic Redstone From Build Your Own Quadcopter by Donald Norris—Chapter 3: Building the Elev-8 From Androids by Bryan Bergeron and Thomas B. Talbot—Chapter 9: Affect and Expression From Raspberry Pi Projects for the Evil Genius by Donald Norris—Chapter 10: 1-Wire Weather Station

Author : Duncan Still
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1520191286

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How to Build a Quadcopter Drone by Duncan Still Pdf

Interested in owning a multicopter or thinking of building one? This book shows you how to build a fully working quadcopter which can provide you with hours of enjoyment flying it. Building a multicopter is simpler than you might imagine and gives you a real sense of achievement. Whether you have never flown a multicopter before or are an enthusiast wishing to build your first one, this book will help you to build a radio controlled quadcopter that can be used for filming, racing or just having fun. There are complete instructions for two different sized quadcopters, the first is a 25cm wide version which can be used for racing and the other is 45cm wide and ideal as a camera platform - an FPV camera can be mounted to either quadcopter.It includes a complete guide to tools, materials and components required and where to find them along with step by step illustrated instructions for assembly plus a simple guide to multicopter flight principles and tips for your first flight.

Author : Ronald Quan
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780071799713

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Build Your Own Transistor Radios by Ronald Quan Pdf

A DIY guide to designing and building transistor radios Create sophisticated transistor radios that are inexpensive yet highly efficient. Build Your Own Transistor Radios: A Hobbyist’s Guide to High-Performance and Low-Powered Radio Circuits offers complete projects with detailed schematics and insights on how the radios were designed. Learn how to choose components, construct the different types of radios, and troubleshoot your work. Digging deeper, this practical resource shows you how to engineer innovative devices by experimenting with and radically improving existing designs. Build Your Own Transistor Radios covers: Calibration tools and test generators TRF, regenerative, and reflex radios Basic and advanced superheterodyne radios Coil-less and software-defined radios Transistor and differential-pair oscillators Filter and amplifier design techniques Sampling theory and sampling mixers In-phase, quadrature, and AM broadcast signals Resonant, detector, and AVC circuits Image rejection and noise analysis methods This is the perfect guide for electronics hobbyists and students who want to delve deeper into the topic of radio. Make Great Stuff! TAB, an imprint of McGraw-Hill Professional, is a leading publisher of DIY technology books for makers, hackers, and electronics hobbyists.

Author : Donald Norris
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780071835213

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The Internet of Things: Do-It-Yourself at Home Projects for Arduino, Raspberry Pi and BeagleBone Black by Donald Norris Pdf

Build and program projects that tap into the Internet of Things (IoT) using Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and BeagleBone Black! This innovative guide gets you started right away working with the most popular processing platforms, wireless communication technologies, the Cloud, and a variety of sensors. You’ll learn how to take advantage of the utility and versatility of the IoT and connect devices and systems to the Internet using sensors. Each project features a list of the tools and components, how-to explanations with photos and illustrations, and complete programming code. All projects can be modified and expanded, so you can build on your skills. The Internet of Things: DIY Projects with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and BeagleBone Black Covers the basics of Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, and other programming languages used in the projects Shows you how to use IBM’s Net Beans IDE and the Eclipse IDE Explains how to set up small-scale networks to connect the projects to the Internet Includes essential tips for setting up and using a MySQL database. The fun, DIY projects in the book include: Raspberry Pi home temperature measurements Raspberry Pi surveillance webcams Raspberry Pi home weather station Arduino garage door controller Arduino irrigation controller Arduino outdoor lighting controller Beaglebone message panel Beaglebone remote control SDR Machine-to-machine demonstration project

Author : Donald Norris
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781260440362

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Home Automation with Raspberry Pi: Projects Using Google Home, Amazon Echo, and Other Intelligent Personal Assistants by Donald Norris Pdf

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Gain the skills needed to create a hi-tech home―affordably and easily This hands-on guide shows, step by step, how to use the powerful Raspberry Pi for home automation. Written in an easy-to-follow style, the book features DIY projects for Amazon Echo, Google Home, smart lightbulbs and thermostats, and more. Home Automation with Raspberry Pi: Projects Using Google Home, Amazon Echo, and Other Intelligent Personal Assistants lays out essential skills for hobbyists and makers of all ages and experience levels. You will discover how to build gadgets that can work in conjunction with―or in some cases replace―commercially available smart home products. Inside, you’ll learn how to: •Design and build custom home automation devices •Interface a Google Home device to your Raspberry Pi •Connect Google Voice Assistant to RasPi •Incorporate GPIO control using the Amazon Echo •Navigate home automation operating systems •Use Z-Wave in your RasPi HA projects •Apply fuzzy logic techniques to your projects •Work with sensors and develop home security systems •Utilize two open-source AI applications, Mycroft and Picroft •Tie your projects together to create an integrated home automation system

Author : Randal W. Beard,Timothy W. McLain
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781400840601

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Small Unmanned Aircraft by Randal W. Beard,Timothy W. McLain Pdf

Autonomous unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) are critical to current and future military, civil, and commercial operations. Despite their importance, no previous textbook has accessibly introduced UAVs to students in the engineering, computer, and science disciplines--until now. Small Unmanned Aircraft provides a concise but comprehensive description of the key concepts and technologies underlying the dynamics, control, and guidance of fixed-wing unmanned aircraft, and enables all students with an introductory-level background in controls or robotics to enter this exciting and important area. The authors explore the essential underlying physics and sensors of UAV problems, including low-level autopilot for stability and higher-level autopilot functions of path planning. The textbook leads the student from rigid-body dynamics through aerodynamics, stability augmentation, and state estimation using onboard sensors, to maneuvering through obstacles. To facilitate understanding, the authors have replaced traditional homework assignments with a simulation project using the MATLAB/Simulink environment. Students begin by modeling rigid-body dynamics, then add aerodynamics and sensor models. They develop low-level autopilot code, extended Kalman filters for state estimation, path-following routines, and high-level path-planning algorithms. The final chapter of the book focuses on UAV guidance using machine vision. Designed for advanced undergraduate or graduate students in engineering or the sciences, this book offers a bridge to the aerodynamics and control of UAV flight.

Author : Donald Norris
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781260031324

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Programming with STM32: Getting Started with the Nucleo Board and C/C++ by Donald Norris Pdf

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Create your own STM32 programs with ease! Get up and running programming the STM32 line of microcontrollers from STMicroelectronics using the hands-on information contained in this easy-to-follow guide. Written by an experienced electronics hobbyist and author, Programming with STM32: Getting Started with the Nucleo Board and C/C++ features start-to-finish projects that clearly demonstrate each technique. Discover how to set up a stable development toolchain, write custom programs, download your programs to the development board, and execute them. You will even learn how to work with external servos and LED displays! •Explore the features of STM32 microcontrollers from STMicroelectonics•Configure your Nucleo-64 Microcontroller development board•Establish a toolchain and start developing interesting applications •Add specialized code and create cool custom functions•Automatically generate C code using the STM32CubeMX application•Work with the ARM Cortex Microcontroller Software Interface Standard and the STM hardware abstraction layer (HAL).•Control servos, LEDs, and other hardware using PWM•Transfer data to and from peripheral devices using DMA•Generate waveforms and pulses through your microcontroller’s DAC

Author : David Whale
Publisher : Octosquid
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0995810001

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Radko's War by David Whale Pdf

Commander Finn Radko and the crew of the HMCS Vimy Ridge, lone survivors of the greatest massacre in human history, begin a perilous journey through the mysterious attacking armada in the desperate hope of preventing another catastrophe. Undermanned and unprepared for battle, Sergeant Freyja Sigurdsson and her garrison scramble to man their defenses as the unthinkable unfolds: an invasion. Marching through the blowing snow, an alien horde; their identity unknown, their capabilities devastating. As the galaxy burns, Radko and Sigurdsson face the destruction of all they know and love, and must pull together a coalition of unlikely allies with the fate of humanity resting on their shoulders. One ship against an armada. Thirty soldiers against an army. The future of the human race hangs in the balance.

Author : Donald Norris
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781259640599

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Raspberry Pi Electronics Projects for the Evil Genius by Donald Norris Pdf

Program your own MicroPython projects with ease—no prior programming experience necessary! This DIY guide provides a practical introduction to microcontroller programming with MicroPython. Written by an experienced electronics hobbyist, Python for Microcontrollers: Getting Started with MicroPython features eight start-to-finish projects with clear, easy-to-follow instructions for each. You will learn how to use sensors, store data, control motors and other devices, and work with expansion boards. From there, you’ll discover how to design, build, and program all kinds of entertaining and practical projects of your own. • Learn MicroPython and object-oriented programming basics • Interface with a PC and load files, programs, and modules • Work with the LEDs, timers, and converters • Control external devices using serial interfaces and PWM • Build and program a let ball detector using the three-axis accelerometer • Install and program LCD and touch-sensor expansion boards • Record and play sounds using the AMP audio board

Author : David Whale,Martin O'Hanlon
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-26
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781119439578

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Adventures in Minecraft by David Whale,Martin O'Hanlon Pdf

Learn valuable programming skills while building your own Minecraft adventure! If you love playing Minecraft and want to learn how to code and create your own mods, this book was designed just for you. Working within the game itself, you'll learn to set up and run your own local Minecraft server, interact with the game on PC, Mac and Raspberry Pi, and develop Python programming skills that apply way beyond Minecraft. You'll learn how to use coordinates, how to change the player’s position, how to create and delete blocks and how to check when a block has been hit. The adventures aren't limited to the virtual – you'll also learn how to connect Minecraft to a BBC micro:bit so your Minecraft world can sense and control objects in the real world! The companion website gives you access to tutorial videos to make sure you understand the book, starter kits to make setup simple, completed code files, and badges to collect for your accomplishments. Written specifically for young people by professional Minecraft geeks, this fun, easy-to-follow guide helps you expand Minecraft for more exciting adventures, and put your personal stamp on the world you create. Your own Minecraft world will be unlike anyone else's on the planet, and you'll pick up programming skills that will serve you for years to come on other devices and projects. Among other things, you will: Write Minecraft programs in Python® on your Mac®, PC or Raspberry Pi® Build houses, structures, and make a 3D duplicating machine Build intelligent objects and program an alien invasion Build huge 2D and 3D structures like spheres and pyramids Build a custom game controller using a BBC micro:bit™ Plan and write a complete interactive arena game Adventures in Minecraft teaches you how to make your favourite game even better, while you learn to program by customizing your Minecraft journey.