[Robotgroup] Book recommendations

[Eric Lundquist]

Edwin has a book focusing on animatronic props.  It is a pretty good
intro to basic mechanical linkages and displays .  It has a heavy bent
on Halloween props but it is of course applicable to other areas also.

Animatronics: Guide to Holiday Displays (Paperback)
by Edwin Wise (Author)

- Eric


On 5/9/08, john at cozmicfunk.com <john at cozmicfunk.com> wrote:
> Are there any books that cover the physical design, the mechanical
> architecture or structural engineering of Film prop bots?
>
> Since I am visual designer, I rely of the visual function of the Prop
> and am always looking for ways to create movement within the design. I
> have an idea for a large scale robot prop that would have to be a
> graphite or metal frame to manage the weight of the motors etc. I know
> most of the below suggestions are more for computer control design and
> such, I am looking for something that covers more like FX props or
> unusual "Artsy" designs...
>
> The closest thing I have found was that Stan Winston book at Half Price
> last year and it shows some pictures but doesn't go into detail about
> their design methods. I am looking for the guide on the designs of the
> armatures for creative organic movement that could also be used for
> making life like Alien or creature animatronics, this kind of seems like
> the direction I am more interested in: think of the pilot from that show
> Farscape meets a T2 Arachnotech: http://www.cozmicfunk.com/arac_info.html
>  (picture in link is one of my hand made miniature model kits and i have
> always wanted to incorporate this design into a large scale creature,
> but not like the Strship Troopers Arachnid which is similar)
>
> Just interested if there are other Robot designers like me (Eric L?) out
> there that are more into the prop side of it and Original designs? I
> know plenty of resources to make R2's and what not. Thanks for any input :)
>
> JPF
> Paul Atkinson wrote:
> > Mike,
> >
> > I like the Junkbots book as a good starting point. Fairly simple circuits
> > and decent behavior:
> >
> > http://www.solarbotics.com/products/jbb/
> >
> > Junkbots, Bugbots, and Bots on Wheels
> >
> > Paul
> >
> > On Fri, May 9, 2008 at 2:17 PM, Andre Lamothe <ceo at nurve.net> wrote:
> >
> >
> >> Well, I think that a general knowledge in embedded systems is important for
> >> everyone. Also, you need a really good bible of electronics. Two I
> >> recommend
> >> in those areas are:
> >>
> >> 1. Designing Embedded Hardware (nice begineer book) - O'Reilly
> >> 2. The Art of Electronics (non-calc based, a classic)
> >>
> >> In robotics, I suggest:
> >>
> >> 1. Physical computing , thomson press, by O'sullivan and Igoe
> >> 2. Mechatronics sourcebook, thomson press, by braga
> >>
> >> Make sure if you do get any, to get the LATEST editions.
> >>
> >> Andre'
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Def Egge" <robodigest at innervate.com>
> >> To: "The Robot Group" <robotgroup at puremagic.com>
> >> Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 1:01 PM
> >> Subject: [Robotgroup] Book recommendations
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> 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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