The CD-ROM contains CAD and rendering software, CAD
models, robot fighting videos and printable tables filled
with useful information for all robot builders.
Rhino3D is a computer aided design (CAD) program and
provides the tools to accurately model your designs ready
for rendering, animation, drafting, engineering, analysis,
and manufacturing. (Evaluation version)
Flamingo is a raytracing program that provides
photometrically accurate images with reflections,
refraction, diffusion, translucency, transparency, color
bleeding, shadows, depth of field, depth attenuation,
ClearFinish(TM), and indirect lighting. (Evaluation
version)
The robot fighting videos are some of the best fight
clips available from the NC Robot StreetFight.
The CAD models include a full representation of Dagoth,
the thirty pound bot constructed in Combat Robots Complete.
This particular model shows Dagoths upgrade plans from a
wedge bot with spike to a vertical spinner bot with a
secondary wedge. TURN YOUR ROBOT INTO A LEAN, MEAN FIGHTING
MACHINE
Build combat robots that smash, slash, and pummel their
way to victory with McGraw-Hill's Combat Robot Weapons.
Including detailed information on weapon construction,
fight strategy, and tips from combat robot guru Chris
Hannold, this practical guide delivers everything you need
to know to add a wide variety of weapons to your
robots.
Perfect for robotics hobbyists and educators - as well
as newcomers who want to build combat robots but don't know
where to start-- Combat Robot Weapons delves deeply into
weaponry, with coverage of:
- Spinners
- Wedges
- Hammers
- Lifters
- Flippers
- Projectiles
- And much, much more!
Packed with informative illustrations, Combat Robot
Weapons also expands on fighting strategies for each weapon
type to further solidify your understanding. The enclosed
CD-ROM contains spinner weapon plans, robot combat videos,
software, and more that will help you turn your robot into
a battle-ready metal warrior.
Includes:
- Spinning weapons
- Thwackbots
- Spinner strategies
- Wedge weapons
- Lifter weapons
- And more!
Contents
- Introduction
- History First
- Legal versus Illegal
- Getting Started
- The Wedge and the Rammer
- The Lifter and Flipper Bots
- Overhead Attacks
- Crushers, Huggers, and Clampers
- Projectile Weapons
- Multibots
- Spears, Spikes, and Pokers
- Spinners
- General Design
- Electronics and RC Equipment
- The Future
- Index