Servo - July 2008

Robot Builder’s Sourcebook

by Gordon McComb Fascinated by the world of robotics but don’t know how to tap into the incredible amount of information available on the subject? Clueless as to locating specific information on robotics? Want the names, addresses, phone numbers, and websites of companies that can supply the exact part, plan, kit, building material, programming language, operating system, computer system, or publication you’ve been searching for? Turn to Robot Builder’s Sourcebook — a unique clearing-house of information that will open 2,500+ new doors and spark almost as many new ideas. $24.95

To order call 1-800-783-4624

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CNC Robotics by Geoff Williams

CNC Robotics gives you
step-by-step, illustrated
directions for designing,
constructing, and testing
a fully functional CNC
robot that saves you 80
percent of the price of an
off-the-shelf bot — and
that can be customized
to suit your purposes exactly, because you
designed it. Written by an accomplished
workshop bot designer/builder, this book
gives you everything you need. $34.95

Linux Robotics by D. Jay Newman

If you want your robot to have more brains than microcontrollers can deliver — if you want a truly intelligent, high-capability robot — everything you need is right here. Linux

Robotics gives you step-by-step directions for

“Zeppo,” a super-smart, single-board-powered robot that can be built by any hobbyist. You also get complete instructions for incorporating Linux single boards into your own unique robotic designs. No programming experience is required. This book includes access to all the downloadable programs you need.

$34.95

The Amateur Scientist 3.0

The Complete Collection

by Bright Science, LLC There are 1,000 projects on this CD, not to mention the additional technical info and bonus features. It doesn’t matter if you’re a complete novice looking to do their first science fair project or a super tech-head gadget freak; there are enough projects on the single CD-ROM to keep you and 50 of your friends busy for a lifetime! $26.99

N E W

Robot

Programmer's

Bonanza by

John Blankenship,

Samuel Mishal

The first hands-on programming guide for today's robot hobbyist!

Get ready to reach into your programming toolbox and control a robot like never before! Robot Programmer's Bonanza is the one-stop guide for everyone from robot novices to advanced hobbyists who are ready to go beyond just building robots and start programming them to perform useful tasks.