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Winning Results with
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by Andrew Goodman
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MICROCONTROLLERS
Programming & Customizing
PICMicro Microcontrollers
by Myke Predko
This book is a fully
updated and revised
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programming information.
Comprehensive
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architecture and software
schemes will complement
the host of
experiments and projects
making this a true "learn as you go"
tutorial. New sections on basic electronics
and basic programming have been added for
less sophisticated users, along with 10 new
projects and 20 new experiments.The CD-
ROM contains all source code presented in
the book, software tools designed by
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and the complete data sheets for
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PIC in Practice
A Project-based Approach
Second Edition
by David W. Smith
PIC in Practice is a graded
course based around the
practical use of the PIC
microcontroller through
project work. Principles
are introduced gradually,
through hands-on
experience, enabling
students to develop their
understanding at their
own pace.The book can
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levels and the carefully
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NEW!
Robot Builder's Bonanza
Third Edition
by Gordon McComb/Myke Predko
Everybody's favorite
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NEW!
Programming and Customizing
the PICAXE Microcontroller
by David Lincoln
This beginner-friendly
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Packed with ready-tobuild
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Programming and Customizing the PICAXE
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ROBOTICS
The Official Robosapien
Hacker's Guide
by Dave Prochnow
The Robosapien robot
was one of the most
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Mechatronics for the Evil Genius
by Newton C. Braga
If you're fascinated
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Mechatronics for the
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step by step through 25 complete, intriguing,
yet inexpensive projects developed especially
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Each experiment builds on those
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CNC Robotics
by Geoff Williams
Written by an
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bot designer/builder,
CNC Robotics gives you
step-by-step, illustrated
directions for designing,
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a fully functional CNC
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