Combat Robots Complete (Includes CD-ROM) $17.47
by Chris Hannold from Litewav Robotics

CD-ROM CONTAINS COMPLETE PLANS FOR BUILDING A BATTLING ROBOT AND FAQs.
BUILD YOUR OWN METAL WARRIOR AND GET READY TO RUMBLE!

Here's everything you need to jump into the fascinating and fun world of fighting robots – even if you don't have advanced electronic or engineering skills. The author, a five-year fighting bot and twenty-year bot veteran who has promoted robot combat events, offers priceless insider info covering everything from step-by-step guidance on constructing your first combat robot to the lowdown on the federations that sponsor or guide competitions

LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Invention System 2.0 $199.99
by LEGO Systems, Inc

Build and program your own LEGO Robots! Contains everything you need to create thousands of robotic inventions. The key to this awesome new invention system is the revolutionary LEGO RCX, a programmable microcomputer that acts as the brain of your robotic inventions. Using your PC and the RCX, you can control the behavior of an infinite number of robotic inventions--from a light-sensitive intruder alarm to an undercover robot that can follow a trail, move around obstacles, even duck into dark corners. The set includes an RCX microcomputer; CD-ROM software; 717 LEGO pieces, including two motors, two touch sensors, and one light sensor; a Constuctopedia; 12 guided challenges, and an infrared transmitter. A PC, monitor, one 9-volt battery, and six AA batteries are required, but not included.

Electronics Pocket Handbook $13.97
by Daniel L. Metzger

Pocket-sized handbook features: definitions, formulas, charts, dictionary of computer and electronic terms, tests and procedures, safety and electrical wiring information, & circuit analysis & design instruction. Paper. DLC: Electronics.

The Forrest Mims Engineer's Notebook $13.97
by Forrest M. Mims, Harry L. Helms

This book answers both the "How does it work?" and "How can I build a circuit that will...?" questions for anyone involved in electronics, from the beginner electronics hobbyist to the seasoned engineer needing a quick circuit to solve a measurement problem. It includes and expands upon Forrest Mims' popular Engineer's Mini-Notebook Series that have been the mainstay of my reference collection for years.

The Forrest Mims Circuit Scrapbook $13.97
by Forrest M. Mims, Harry Helms

Using commonly available components and remarkable ingenuity, these comprehensive volumes teach how to build and experiment with a large array of circuit types. Volume I demonstrates how to construct optoelectronic circuits, digital PLLs, voltage converters, and timers. Volume II shows how to assemble audio synthesizers, laser diode devices, power supplies, and radio control systems. Clear, succinct directions are provided for each of these circuits, as are hand-drawn schematics, detailed theories of operation, construction hints, and other useful information. Designers, experimenters, educators, and technicians will appreciate the well-organized, accurate, and concise information in each volume. These books also supply information about the basics of circuit layout and construction, where to locate parts, and troubleshooting a circuit design.

Five Hundred and Seven Mechanical Movements $13.95
by Henry T. Brown

Over five hundred simple mechanical movements from America's first one hundred years of the Industrial Revolution. For those who share an interest in mechanical things, this book is addictive. Through the use of simplified, concise drawings, here are 507 of the small components which make up complex machinery in areas as diverse as C.R. Otis's safety stop for the elevator, Pickering's governor for a steam engine, Arnold's escapement for watches, compound parallel rules, piston rod guides, the grasshopper beam engine and a self recording level for surveyors. The list goes on and on in fascinating variety, with each movement explained and illustrated.

Basic Machines and How They Work $8.95
by United States Bureau of Naval Personnel, Bureau Of Naval Person U S. Navy

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Programming and Customizing the Basic Stamp Computer $27.97
by Scott Edwards

CLASSIC GUIDE TO CUSTOMIZING BASIC STAMP FOR HOBBYISTS AND DESIGNERSIf you want to take advantage of the popular PIC Microcontroller for your electronics projects, but are intimidated by the programming involved, your worries are over. Programming and Customizing the Basic Stamp, Second Edition gives you a comprehensive tutorial on the easy-to-use BASIC Stamp single-board computer, which runs a PIC Microcontroller, and doesn't require you to do any assembly language programming. This new edition moves you briskly from electronic foundations through BASIC Stamp "Boot Camps" and an intelligent traffic signal simulation to build a robotic bug with whisker sensors, a time/temperature display, and a data-logging thermometer. Written by Scott Edwards, the original author of the widely read "Stamp Applications" column for Nuts & Volts magazine, this easy-to-follow reference includes a CD that gives you all the IBM- compatible software tools necessary to begin developing Stamp applications.

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Ishmael $11.17
by Daniel Quinn

I am including this book in my list of recommending reading because it is an amazing work of literature that will literally change the way you think about the world around you. It is a fairly quick read and answers a lot of philosophical questions that I had asked myself but never found answers to. I would encourage anyone who wants to take a break from their bot for a few minutes to pick this up. On several occasions I found myself with jaw agape after realizing some of the conclusions that have been in front of our faces for our entire lives yet we never see them. You won't be disappointed with this book. -Buzz

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Proficient Motorcycling: The Ultimate Guide to Riding Well $17.47
by David L. Hough

I am including this book in my list of books because I am an avid motorcyclist and this is an indespensible book for anyone looking to improve their riding. And, my bike is on the cover :-) -Buzz

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The Loudspeaker Design Cookbook $40.00
by Vance Dickason

I used to own a custom car stereo shop (B.A.D. Audio [B.A.D. are my initials]) and used this book religiously when hand calculating enclosure designs. Sure you can get programs like ProBox to do it for you but I didn't have a computer 15 years ago :-p -Buzz