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Robot Builder's Bonanza, Third Edition |  | Authors: Gordon McComb, Myke Predko
Publisher: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 3
Pages: 733
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.3 x 1
ISBN: 0071468935
Dewey Decimal Number: 629.892
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Product Description
#1 ROBOTICS BOOK OF ALL TIME SUPER-CHARGED BY A FAMOUS NEW CO-AUTHOR AND UPDATED TO REFLECT STATE-OF-THE-ART ADVANCES Everybody's favorite amateur robotics book is bolder and better than ever -- and now features the field's "grand master" Myke Predko as the new author! Author duo McComb and Predko bring their expertise to this fully-illustrated robotics "bible" to enhance the already incomparable content on how to build -- and have a universe of fun -- with robots. Projects vary in complexity so everyone from novices to advanced hobbyists will find something of interest. NEW TO THIS EDITION: - 30 completely new projects
- All projects have been revamped to be more customizable
- More visual -- illustrations of the final product are right at the beginning of the chapter
Everything you need to build from plans provided or create your own designs:
* Robot Basics * Construction Techniques * Computer and Electronic Control * Power, Motors, and Locomotion * Practical Robotics Projects * Sensors and Navigation * Robot Programming * Tips, Tricks, and Tidbits
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 Just About Everything You Need to Know March 30, 2006
John Matlock (Winnemucca, NV)
37 out of 38 found this review helpful
This is the big book on robots. In its third edition, it is more than seven hundred pages of information. This information basically includes virtually everything there is to know about modern robotics from converting a toy into a working robot to fairly fancy electronics that handle functions like speech (systhesis and recognition) eyes, collision detection and avoidance through the computer programming that will be required to tie everything together and make it work.
The book is aimed at the robot experimenter. This could be at any level from the individual working in his basement to the student wanting a neat project for the science fair, and even up to the more advanced experimenter who may have great knowledge in one area but needs to know about other areas to be more complete in his knowledge.
If you're going to buy one Robot book, this is the one.
Forget roboreptile, buy this book and build your own robot! December 9, 2006
calvinnme
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
Why spend a lot of money on this year's big thing in robots - Roboreptile - and wind up with something that can only do a few basic commands and then falls over? Instead, buy this book, and you and your child can bond while building your own robots.
This is a very healthy update to the 2nd edition, and makes it well worth your while to purchase, read, and use as a reference book. The third edition has been updated to show most of the latest technologies that robot builders have been using. Gordon has done a very good job at organizing a wide variety of current information into his book, and Myke Predko is a welcome addition to the authoring team, bringing with him is vast knowledge of microcontrollers.
This book covers much of the basics of building robots, such as electronics, motors and motor control. There are plenty of diagrams, schematics, and details on the basics of building robots. There is even quite a bit of source code, and instructions on where to find and buy supplies for the projects outlined in the book. There are experiments with range finding, sound, ultrasonics, infrared, and a host of other popular technologies.
The first four parts of the book are on the technologies and skills needed to build robots, but part five gives you some sample robots to build where you can apply your knowledge. This includes a roverbot, a walking robot, and robots with arms that have gripping capabilities. The final sections of the book cover more advanced topics such as navigation, sensor integration, object detection, speech synthesis, and even computer vision. It's a great source for complete instructions unlike many other hastily constructed books on the subject that omit individual robot construction steps or get them wrong entirely. I highly recommend it for the budding robot building enthusiast.
Great for Newbies! December 12, 2009
Karl Kelley (Atlanta, GA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm a old guy who has recently developed an interest in Robots. I knew just enough to be dangerous! I wanted to learn all I could as quickly as I could (OK...I'm an impatient old guy) so I bought this book along with "Building Robot Drive Trains" by Dennis Clark. These two books are a wonderful pair for the Newbie robot builder!
"Bonanza" covers every aspect of designing, building, and testing your robot creations. You learn about locomotion, sensors, programming, hardware, connectors, and controllers. Multi-legged and humanoid robots are covered. Servos, stepper motors, and DC motors are covered. Scavenging parts from printers, other robot toys, and yard sales is covered. A very thorough introduction for rookies!!
The presentation is interesting: the author suggests that you jump around in the book by listing other chapters that are related to the chapter you just finished. However that leads to the only fault I have with this book: its organization is chaotic, to say the least. I found myself searching the Table of Contents and Index very often!
On the other hand, this makes it an excellent reference after you have some robotics experience under your belt.
I suggest that those interested in learning about robots buy this book, read it more than once, then join a robotics club...locally, if possible, but at least an online club.
I recommend this book highly for newbies and experienced roboticists alike!
Great Info but requires knowledge in electronics January 27, 2010
Daniel Sionov (Alexandria, VA USA)
This was a very good read but it requires knowledge in electronics. I know some basic electronics but some concepts were a little over my head. But I still enjoyed reading it.
my book spectation May 21, 2010
Alexander Pulido (Ecuador)
I find this a great book with specific and deep knoledge, I recomend it strongly
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