Servo - October 2010

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CD-ROM SPECIALS

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 your 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! Reg $26.95 Sale Price $23.95

PIC Robotics

by John Iovine

Here's everything the robotics hobbyist needs to harness the power of the PICMicro MCU!

In this heavily-illustrated resource, author John Iovine provides plans and complete parts lists for 11 easy-to-build robots each with a PICMicro "brain.” The expertly written coverage of the PIC Basic Computer makes programming a snap -- and lots of fun. $24.95

FIRST Robots: Rack 'N' Roll: Behind the Design by Vince Wilczynski, Stephanie Slezycki

More than 750 photographs!

The second annual book highlighting the creativity and process behind 30 winning robot designs from the

18th annual international FIRST Robotics Competition. The FIRST organization, founded by Dean Kamen (inventor of the Segway), promotes education in the sciences, technology, and engineering.

Reg $39.95

Robot Building for Dummies by Roger Arrick / Nancy Stevenson ROBOTICS

Discover what robots can do and how they work. Find out how to build your own robot and program it to perform tasks. Ready to enter the robot world? This book is your passport! It walks you through building your very own little metal assistant from a kit, dressing it up, giving it a brain, programming it to do things, even making it talk. Along the way, you’ll gather some tidbits about robot history, enthusiasts’ groups, and more. $24.95

Build Your Own Humanoid Robots by Karl Williams GREAT 'DROIDS, INDEED!

This unique guide to sophisticated robotics projects brings humanoid robot construction home to the hobbyist. Written by a well-known figure in the robotics community, Build Your Own Humanoid Robots provides step-by-step directions for six exciting projects, each costing less than $300. Together, they form the essential ingredients for making your own humanoid robot. $24.95*

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.

$29.95

Robotics Demystified

by Edwin Wise YOU DON'T NEED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO LEARN ROBOTICS!

Now anyone with an interest in robotics can gain a deeper understanding — without formal training, unlimited time, or a genius IQ. In Robotics Demystified, expert robot builder and author Edwin Wise provides an effective and totally painless way to learn about the technologies used to build robots! $19.95