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Ever dream of building your own robot - but don't know where to start? You're not alone. Most robotics kits skip the why and overwhelm you with wires. Or worse - they stop at blinking lights and never go further. You want more than a toy. You want to build something real. Something that moves, reacts, and even thinks a little. But where's the guide that actually teaches you how? Before: You're jumping between YouTube videos, messy breadboards, and confusing CAD software... hoping your robot comes to life. Build-A-Bot: Robotics STEAM Projects for Beginners with 3D Design, Coding, and Arduino This hands-on robotics workbook gives you the exact path from zero to a fully walking, talking robot - no soldering, no fluff, no overpriced kits. Whether you're an educator, a curious parent, or a student ready to build your first bot, this is your complete project-based guide to mastering real robotics. Key Features and Why They Matter: Robotics Brain, Heart, and Body Modules: Learn how real robots are structured - build your own like an engineer Electronics Made Simple: Plug-and-play servo motors, LED lights, and buzzers - no soldering or frustration CAD and 3D Design: Step-by-step lessons in Onshape and Tinkercad - create printable robot parts from scratch Block to Arduino Coding: Barnabas Blocks and Arduino IDE - control real hardware with drag-and-drop and C++ Modular Kit System: Build a walking Otto, a maze game, boats, and more - every chapter is a working robot Classroom-Ready Materials: Includes lesson plans, objectives, challenges, and printable files - teach with confidence What's Inside: Ready-to-print 3D files - STL files for heads, limbs, wheels, and bots Otto robot curriculum - open-source walking robot you can customize CAD and slicing guides - for both Tinkercad and Onshape workflows Full electronics list - motors, breadboard, Dupont wires, batteries, and more Programming pathway - visual blocks to real Arduino code using the Otto library Each chapter walks you through one full STEAM project, blending mechanical engineering, electronics, coding, and design - with creative prompts and classroom-ready materials. Everything is open source. No soldering. Just build, program, and go. Get your copy and turn imagination into motion - one servo at a time. Available in Paperback, Kindle, and Printable PDF formats.

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