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= Robotics Locomotion =

In this article, we will walk you through how to build your first robot and then program it to move autonomously. The goal will be to mount two servos onto the robotic vehicle, then control both with a microcontroller, and have your robot move in a big rectangle. This will teach your how to build, wire, and program the basics, as well as teach you about some basic robotics theory.

To view the powerpoint presentation from the first meeting, please go here:

= Planning =

Before jumping into the hardware and software, it is recommended you become more familiar with several tools you will be using. We have already written articles on each of the following topics, and we recommend you browse through them before moving on.
 * Microcontrollers, A piece of hardware that acts as the "brain", or computer, of your robot
 * Arduino, The specific Microcontroller we will be using for your robot
 * C, The programming language used for programming the Arduino. There are small differences this reference points out
 * Servos, A motor-like piece of hardware that can rotate a wheel at a specific rate

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