The LEGO Spike Prime Discovery Book: Mechanisms, Robot Architecture, Design, Programming and Game Strategies for FLL, WRL and WRO Paperback – November 7, 2022

In this book Indira Dwivedi introduces many principles of Robotics using Lego Spike Prime, including wide range of mobile Robot architectures including Differential Drive, Holonomic Drives, Kiwi Drive, X-Drive, Mecanum Drive, Actively Steered, Tank Track wheel. There are detailed explanation of various programing elements including the flow structure, usage of various sensors and design and programming for a consistent and more predictable movement. The sample programs are provided in scratch as well as micro-python. A section is dedicated for penumatic sytems.Between FIRST and VEX programs, Indira's teams have not only excelled through multiple levels of progression; they have done so with flying colors. The awards won by her teams include prestigious regional championship awards, robot performance awards, six state championships with eight representations at the World Championships. Additionally, her teams have won multiple design awards, project awards and core value awards. This book is dedicated to learning and expermienting in Robotics as well as excel in competetive robotics.This book describes design principles, programming ideas and strategies which have helped his teams excel at all levels of progression in FLL, with flying colors. This book is intended for FLL team members, coaches and mentors as a primer and reference. This book summarizes design principles including different kind of drives, elements of robot architecture and design of robot as system. There is detailed explanation of various programming elements including the flow structure, usage of various sensors and design and programming for a consistent and more predictable movement. A section is dedicated to the development of menu system that users will find very helpful in organizing individual programs for various missions. Apart from robotics, the book also includes crucial information including team management and preparation for the competition day. Read more