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■ CONTENTS
■ Chapter 4: Electronics at 100 MPH ..................................................................................51
Basic Electricity Concepts ...........................................................................................................52
Required Tools for Robotics .........................................................................................................54
Screwdrivers ....................................................................................................................................................... 54
Pliers and Wire Strippers ..................................................................................................................................... 54
Wire Cutters ......................................................................................................................................................... 55
Files ..................................................................................................................................................................... 56
Magnifying Light .................................................................................................................................................. 56
Hot Glue Gun ........................................................................................................................................................ 57
Assorted Glues..................................................................................................................................................... 57
Multimeter ........................................................................................................................................................... 57
Power Supplies .................................................................................................................................................... 58
Breadboard .......................................................................................................................................................... 59
Power Strip .......................................................................................................................................................... 61
Soldering Iron ...................................................................................................................................................... 61
General Safety Rules ...................................................................................................................62
Working with Heat ............................................................................................................................................... 62
Working With Sharp Objects ................................................................................................................................ 63
Wear Safety Glasses ............................................................................................................................................ 63
Fire Extinguishers at the Ready ........................................................................................................................... 63
Keep a First-Aid Kit Handy ................................................................................................................................... 63
Work in a Ventilated Area..................................................................................................................................... 64
Organizing Your Workplace..........................................................................................................64
Bonus: Soldering Techniques ......................................................................................................65
Summary .....................................................................................................................................66
■ Chapter 5: The Web Bot ...................................................................................................67
Bot Etiquette................................................................................................................................68
The Connections of the Web ........................................................................................................69
Web Communication Protocols ............................................................................................................................ 69
Web Page Formats .............................................................................................................................................. 69
A Request Example .............................................................................................................................................. 70
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