Mechatronics for the Evil Genius: 25 Build-It-Yourself Projects

by Newton C. Braga

Book Overview

The popular evil genius format provides hobbyists with a fun and inexpensive way to learn Mechatronics (the merger of electronics and mechanics) via 25 complete projects. Projects include: mechanical race car, combat robot, ionic motor, electromagnet, robotic arm, light beam remote control, and more Includes "parts lists" and "tool bin" for each project Covers all the preparation needed to begin building, such as "how to solder," "how to recognize...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071457593
• ISBN13: 9780071457590
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: McGraw Hill Tab
• Length: 213 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.6" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

From generators and cannons to coin tossers

If it's electronics and mechanics which intrigue you, combined with a bit of robotics and do-it-yourself projects, MECHATRONICS FOR THE EVIL GENIUS: 25 BUILD-IT-YOURSELF PROJECTS is for you. Here are step-by-step instructions, schematics, materials and parts lists, and clear diagramed outlines of how to build, mechanical parts, testing, and exploring project potentials. From generators and cannons to coin tossers, mechanics will be delighted with the intriguing array of mechanical and electronic devices - and with clear explanations of the science behind them. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch