Robot Builder's Bonanza

THE BEST AND BIGGEST ROBOTICS BOOK ON THE BLOCK NOW BETTER THAN EVER SUPERCHARGED WITH TWO TOP ROBOTICS AUTHORS!Thousands of robot hobbyists -- and robots -- grew up on the first two editions on this book. Now Gordon McComb has partnered with fellow robotics enthusiast Myke Predko -- and together they've made this classic guide to building your very own robot more awesome than ever. InsideRobot Builder's Bonanzayou'll find detailed plans for constructing robots that walk, see, feel, talk, listen, think -- and more!Best of all, this book will make you want to build a robot -- and show you how you can! Packed with enthusiasm, fascinating science tidbits, field-tested projects, and modular organization to make it easy to invent and build your own designs, this best-seller puts it all together for anyone with the slightest curiosity about this fascinating hobby. Projects vary in complexity so everyone from novices to advanced hobbyists will find something to inspire and advance robot plans.EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO BUILD A ROBOT! Follow a plan or create your own design Robot Basics Parts and Tools Practical Robotics Projects Money-Saving Hacks Construction Techniques: Plastic, Wood, & Metal Computer and Electronic Control Power, Motors, and Locomotion Sensors and Navigation Robot Programming Tips, Tricks, and Tidbits Avoiding Common Mistakes List of Sources for Parts and IdeasFULLY ILLUSTRATED PLANS FOR 99 AMAZING ROBOTS NEW to the Third Edition: 30 Completely New Projects! Hundreds of Helpful New Illustrations Customizability Added to Every Project More Materials and Tools You Can Use to Build Your Robots State-of-the-Art Advances More Help with Microcontrollers for the Beginner Developments in Remote Control Advanced Locomotion Information to Turn Toys into Automatons High-Tech Sensors Suggestions for Robotics Competitions and Competing 75% Fewer Bad JokesMcComb, Gordon is the author of 'Robot Builder's Bonanza ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780071468930 and ISBN 0071468935.