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From: rnelson@wsuaix.csc.wsu.edu (roger nelson)
Subject: Re: Rug Warrior Book
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davecru@ersys.edmonton.ab.ca (David Cruickshank) writes:
: I am trying to find the Rug Warrior book mentioned on this newsgroup.  
: Where can I get it, how much does it cost, and are there any "goodies" 
: i.e. code/pc board layouts/etc that comes with it?  

The book is  _Mobile Robots: inspiration to implementation_
By Joseph L. Jones and Anita M. Flynn
ISBN 1-56881-011-3  (c)1993

The book (with a couple of exceptions) is an excellent read.
It discusses many transducers, motor selection and interfacing
options, battery selection etc..

The first part of the book gives great detail and is clearly explained
to an electronics novice.  The last part of the book tends to be a little
more vague.

They give a rather lengthy discussion on prototype boards and wiring options
in the beginning, giving you the impression that this is how the board
will be assembled (like the tutbot), but a printed circuit board can be 
obtained from the listed address.

There is no detailed discussion on how to actually assemble the robot
in either of the the 2 pictured configurations.
It is more of a discussion of what could be done.  The authors obviously
want you to use your own imagination and come up with your own design.

There is a nice list of parts sources and approximate prices, unfortunately
it is incomplete (it's missing motors, wheels, H-bridges) although there is
some discussion of these in the text.

I would also like to have seen more  details on working with the 
serial port, bootstrapping, how to load programs, working with IC.

I certainly found the book  "inspirational".
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