Building Bots: Designing and
Building Warrior Robots by William
Gurstelle
Great Robot Combat Book For Beginners
This is the definitive guide to designing and building warrior robots like
those seen on BattleBots, Robotica, and Robot Wars. It walks robot
enthusiasts of all ages step-by-step through the design and building
process, enabling them to create any number of customized warrior robots.
With a strong emphasis on safety, chapters include designing a robot,
choosing materials, radio control systems, electric motors, robot batteries,
motor speed controllers, gasoline engines, and drive trains. Clear
instructions are accompanied by photos, line drawings, and detailed
diagrams throughout. For inspiration, a color section showcases a variety
of glorious fighting machines along with their stats. Profiles of well-known
designers and builders also enliven the text. For beginners, there is
machine shop 101 and robot physics, and, of course, chapters on
weaponry that include spinner robots, thwackbots, cutting blade robots,
lifters, and chameleon robots. When the bot of their dreams is built,
suggestions on where to compete and game-day strategies and tactics
help readers take the next step. An extensive resource section lists parts
suppliers, pertinent Web sites, a radio frequency chart, and a glossary.
Personal Review: Building Bots: Designing and Building
Warrior Robots by William Gurstelle
This book is a must read for those new to the sport and who are interested
in R/C robot combat tournaments. It primarily focuses on the basics of
robot construction, from locomotion to weapon systems to robot fighting
styles. Basic robot physics, tactics and acquiring sponsorship are covered

as well. It also presents the issues involved with putting on your own
tournament. There are helpful tips from a large assortment of
knowledgeable people including top builders, vendors, tournament
organizers and more. If you are new to the sport, it is an indispensable
source of helpful information. Many `newbie' mistakes can be avoided
with the experience gained from the book. If you have already had lots of
robot combat exposure you should recognize most of the material as
fundamental, yet it can still be an interesting and informative read.
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