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29th May 2007, 03:32 AM

My review:
Robot Building for Beginners
David Cook
Apress Publishing
2002
568 pages

Catagory
Robot Building/Basic Electronics

Description
Although this book states on the cover "Robot Building for Beginners", this book covers everything that a absolute beginner to electronics will ever need. I mean EVERYTHING! If you are a noob to electronics, and want to build a robot, this is for you. It includes very in-depth information about every part that you will use in your robot, which he named Sandwich. He includes information on where to buy parts and what to get. It even includes experiments on a new part that you learn about, and he experiments a lot on it. Very helpful it you are having trouble understanding how a part works, which he explains.

My Review
I really enjoyed the humor and how he explained everything he does. He is a good author and has even more on his website, which he updates weekly. He does a good job using information, and makes sure it makes sense. I could not find any spelling errors or mistakes, which is remarkable. He is well spoken and the info is presented well. He also includes lots of pictures. There are also tables inside which include where to get parts, what company, and price. There were only a few bad parts to the book.

Bad Part 1.
Some of the math in the book he does isnt explained fully.

Bad Part 2.
The prices are old (but are updated on the website www.robotroom.com, and just email him and say its urgent and he will give you the secret website, www.robotroom.com/sandwichstuff).

Bad point 3. Not all parts in the book are easily accessible, for example the tubing for the connectors.

Other than that the good definately outweigh the bad, like a elephant outweighting a peice of paper, to put it into perspective.

My Rating
It would be criminal to not rate this book above a 8, so i give it a 9/10

Purchase Link
www.robotroom.com
then click on the picture of the book, and scroll down until you see "click here to purchase yours today!"

Krumlink · 14th August 2007, 02:03 AM

This is a pretty good book. Perfect for any beginner even if you dont want to build the robot, but I reccomend you do.

Joesamuel · 19th September 2007, 06:37 PM

It is really Niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.....
Samuel

jong143 · 4th March 2008, 02:21 PM

thanks for the link!

phuanon · 6th April 2008, 02:12 PM

good book but link die
fu

MacFeegle · 2nd July 2008, 01:10 AM

The link to the home webpage still works, it's just the link to the "secret website" that doesn't work. There's plenty of info acessable from the homepage.

quixotron · 9th July 2008, 09:02 PM

what separates a robot from an android?

getachew · 10th August 2008, 05:36 PM

i am not really because i cannot get the book freely. why don't make free?

**Nigel Goodwin** · 10th August 2008, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by getachew

i am not really because i cannot get the book freely. why don't make free?

Why don't you buy it, the author has the right to make a living from his work!.

Triode · 17th February 2009, 01:52 AM

there are libraries you know, if you don't want to pay, I borrowed this book from mine. I thought it was just ok, but if you don't know anything about electronics at all it could be useful.

manhha_87 · 24th February 2009, 04:41 PM

Can you find the link dowloading the book "Robot Building for Beginners
I think the book should be printed in pdf.

manhha_87 · 24th February 2009, 04:44 PM

Link about broad circuit
Robot Room: Sandwich Printed Circuit Board
I don't know it can be implemented ? and program code? help me?

blueroomelectronics · 24th February 2009, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manhha_87

Can you find the link dowloading the book "Robot Building for Beginners
I think the book should be printed in pdf.

Here you go
Robot Building for Beginners: Amazon.ca: David Cook: Books

Krumlink · 25th February 2009, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manhha_87

Link about broad circuit
Robot Room: Sandwich Printed Circuit Board
I don't know it can be implemented ? and program code? help me?

It uses a comparator, not a MCU or microprocessor. I would look up basic electricity if I were you

curadebt_complaints · 7th March 2009, 05:23 AM

Yes, its really good to clear your views.

29th May 2007, 03:32 AM	#1
Souper man	Robot Building for Beginners My review: Robot Building for Beginners David Cook Apress Publishing 2002 568 pages Catagory Robot Building/Basic Electronics Description Although this book states on the cover "Robot Building for Beginners", this book covers everything that a absolute beginner to electronics will ever need. I mean EVERYTHING! If you are a noob to electronics, and want to build a robot, this is for you. It includes very in-depth information about every part that you will use in your robot, which he named Sandwich. He includes information on where to buy parts and what to get. It even includes experiments on a new part that you learn about, and he experiments a lot on it. Very helpful it you are having trouble understanding how a part works, which he explains. My Review I really enjoyed the humor and how he explained everything he does. He is a good author and has even more on his website, which he updates weekly. He does a good job using information, and makes sure it makes sense. I could not find any spelling errors or mistakes, which is remarkable. He is well spoken and the info is presented well. He also includes lots of pictures. There are also tables inside which include where to get parts, what company, and price. There were only a few bad parts to the book. Bad Part 1. Some of the math in the book he does isnt explained fully. Bad Part 2. The prices are old (but are updated on the website www.robotroom.com, and just email him and say its urgent and he will give you the secret website, www.robotroom.com/sandwichstuff). Bad point 3. Not all parts in the book are easily accessible, for example the tubing for the connectors. Other than that the good definately outweigh the bad, like a elephant outweighting a peice of paper, to put it into perspective. My Rating It would be criminal to not rate this book above a 8, so i give it a 9/10 Purchase Link www.robotroom.com then click on the picture of the book, and scroll down until you see "click here to purchase yours today!"

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14th August 2007, 02:03 AM	#2
Krumlink	This is a pretty good book. Perfect for any beginner even if you dont want to build the robot, but I reccomend you do. __________________ IF YOU WANT TO HELP FINE IF NOT PLEASE DON"T PEE IN MY CHEERO'S

19th September 2007, 06:37 PM	#3
Joesamuel	It is really Niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee..... Samuel

2nd July 2008, 01:10 AM	#6
MacFeegle	The link to the home webpage still works, it's just the link to the "secret website" that doesn't work. There's plenty of info acessable from the homepage.

9th July 2008, 09:02 PM	#7
quixotron	what separates a robot from an android?

10th August 2008, 05:36 PM	#8
getachew	i am not really because i cannot get the book freely. why don't make free?

17th February 2009, 01:52 AM	#10
Triode	there are libraries you know, if you don't want to pay, I borrowed this book from mine. I thought it was just ok, but if you don't know anything about electronics at all it could be useful.

24th February 2009, 04:41 PM	#11
manhha_87	Can you find the link dowloading the book "Robot Building for Beginners I think the book should be printed in pdf.

24th February 2009, 04:44 PM	#12
manhha_87	Link about broad circuit Robot Room: Sandwich Printed Circuit Board I don't know it can be implemented ? and program code? help me?

7th March 2009, 05:23 AM	#15
curadebt_complaints	Yes, its really good to clear your views.