Nuts & Volts - May 2004

Selected Titles for the Electronics Hobbyist and Technician—

The Nuts & Volts Hobbyist Bookstore

SUMO BOT

by Myke Predko / Ben Wirz

Here’s a fun and affordable way for hobbyists to take their robot building skills to the next level and be part of the hottest new craze in amateur robotics: Sumo competition.

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Great for ages 14+, the kit come complete with:

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• CD-ROM with programming instructio and file chapters of robot building tips tricks

• A built-in Parallax BASIC Stamp 2 and prototyping area, allowing hobbyists to create their own robot applications without having to purchase additional Parallax products $99.95

Robots, Androids, and Animatrons, Second Edition by John Iovine

In Robots, Androids, and Animatrons, Second Edition, you get everything you need to create 12 exciting robotic projects using off-the-shelf products and workshop-built devices, including a complete parts list. Also ideal for anyone interested in electronic and motion control, this cult classic give you the building blocks you need to go practically anywhere in robotics. $19.9