[Robotgroup] Book recommendations

[john at cozmicfunk.com]

Wow thanks Eric, I will definitely use this list and do some googling on 
these books.

Edwin Wise, I know I have met him... Does he still participate in 
Dorkbot events and such?
JPF

Eric Lundquist wrote:
> My Personal Favs:
> 1) Robot Builder's Bonanza, Third Edition (Robot Builder's Bonanza) (Paperback)
> by Gordon McComb (Author), Myke Predko (Author)
> I like the way he has a chapter on all the major components and gives
> you the distilled info that you need to know.  No fluff here.  Just
> practical hands on knowledge.  Batteries, motor control, wheels,
> plastics, metal, wood, etc. distilled down as related to robotics.
>
> 2) Applied Robotics by Edwin Wise
> Edwin is a past President of the Robot Group and has written several
> other good books on amateur robotics.  I would recommend any of them
> without hesitation.  I like this one the best due to its focus on
> Atmel microcontrollers and his interesting Fuzzy Logic Language called
> "FUZBOL".
>
> 3) Robo sapiens: Evolution of a New Species by Peter Menzel and Faith
> D'Aluisio
> A great coffee table book with lots of great photos of robots from
> academia, military and entertainment.  This book always inspires me to
> try and build something cool.
>
> - Eric
>
>
>
> On 5/9/08, Def Egge <robodigest at innervate.com> wrote:
>   
>> It seems that it might be a good idea, every now and then, to inquire
>> of the membership about 'must-have' books for the hobby roboticist.
>>
>> Remember that not all of the members hold degrees in EE, nor are we
>> all ace programmers.
>>
>> So, my friends, what do you recommend?  Why?
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> All the best....
>>
>> Mike
>>
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