Contents
CHAPTER 1 Tomb, Trap, and Trigger
Day 2: King Ixtua Tomb Excavation, 4:42 PM
CHAPTER 2 ExploroBot—Planning and Design
First Section: Ultrasonic Sensor and Neck
Second Section: Bot Body and Motors
Third Section: Rear-Wheel Assembly and Frame
Fourth Section: Put It All Together
CHAPTER 4 ExploroBot—Program It
What the Degree, Kenneth? (With Apologies to REM)
CHAPTER 5 String, Pebbles, and Gravity
Day 3: Inside King Ixtua's Tomb, 8:13 AM
CHAPTER 6 StringBot—Planning and Design
First Section: Brick, Framework, and Motors
Second Section: Wheels-on-String System and String Guides
Third Section: Carrier Arm and Motor Assembly
CHAPTER 8 StringBot—Program It
CHAPTER 9 Scroll, Key, and Camera
Day 3: Tomb Reception Area, 6:08 PM
CHAPTER 10 SnapShotBot—Planning and Design
SnapShotBot Planning and Design
CHAPTER 11 SnapShotBot—Build It
Second Section: Ball-Wheel Assembly and Light Sensor
Third Section: Camera Cage and Motor
CHAPTER 12 SnapShotBot—Program It
CHAPTER 13 Get In, Grab It, Get Out
Day 4: Outside King Ixtua's Library, 8:43 AM
CHAPTER 14 GrabberBot—Planning and Design
GrabberBot Planning and Design
CHAPTER 15 GrabberBot—Build It
Second Section: Lifting Arm Mechanism
Third Section: Sensors and Various Beams
CHAPTER 16 GrabberBot—Program It
Down the Tunnel . . . Again . . .
CHAPTER 17 Bravery, Wisdom, and Honor
Day 5: Inside King Ixtua's Throne Room, 10:12 AM
CHAPTER 18 PushBot—Planning and Design
First Section: Motor/Cage-Arm Mechanism
Second Section: Wheels and Neck/Ultrasonic Sensor Assembly
Getting the PushBot into Position
CHAPTER 21 Discovery, Secret, and Home
Day 7: Base Camp, King Ixtua's Tomb, 11:05 AM
APPENDIX A Online Reference and Support
APPENDIX B Building Instructions for Bots