The LEGO® MINDSTORMS™ robotics kits make it easy and fun to build working robots with LEGO bricks, motors, and a programmable controller. In his landmark book, Jin Sato introduces the basic principles of robotics engineering, including how to plan and build robots with tires, legs, and grasping hands. Readers learn how to build Sato's famous robotic dog MIBO as well as four other robots.
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Expect demand for titles on Mindstorms, the popular system for building computer-controlled robots using LEGO bricks. Sato outlines basic building techniques for parts included in LEGO's Robotics Invention System kit, moves on to programming techniques and third-party software, then provides step-by-step instructions on robot creation and programming (including MIBO, his LEGO Hall of Fame robotic dog). More advanced topics such as MLCad and creating assembly diagrams round out the title. Sato's instructions are exceptionally clear. Recommended for all libraries.
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"...a brilliant starting point for anyone wanting to dive into this exciting area." -- STUDIOWHIZ.com
"...starts with some hardware and software basics and continues with several advanced projects with piece-by-piece assembly instructions." -- DESKTOP ENGINEER
"Every LEGO Mindstorm's enthusiast should have this book next to their LEGO storage bin." -- SLASHDOT
"Sato's examples are exceptionally clear." -- LIBRARY JOURNAL
"Sato's superbly presented, deftly written, 364 pages instructional guide is an essential reference..." -- THE MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
"...starts with some hardware and software basics and continues with several advanced projects with piece-by-piece assembly instructions." -- DESKTOP ENGINEER
"Every LEGO Mindstorm's enthusiast should have this book next to their LEGO storage bin." -- SLASHDOT
"Sato's examples are exceptionally clear." -- LIBRARY JOURNAL
"Sato's superbly presented, deftly written, 364 pages instructional guide is an essential reference..." -- THE MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
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37 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Great for the expert mindstorms developer,
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This review is from: Jin Sato's LEGO MINDSTORMS: The Master's Technique (Paperback)
This is a very well written book. You can tell from the text that Mr. Sato is an expert at Mindstorms. Unfortunately, the book covers chapter after chapter of project parts and programming code that do not ship with the $200 LEGO Mindstorms: Robotics Invention System 2.0 718 piece kit. If you are really into Mindstorms and want to hand-code your programs outside the supplied GUI interface using downloaded languages, this is a great book. But, if you just purchase the Robotics Invention System 2.0 kit, then this book is not going to help much unless you download more software from non-lego web sites, and purchase even more lego hardware. I returned the book.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An essential reference for all dedicated Lego hobbyists,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Jin Sato's LEGO MINDSTORMS: The Master's Technique (Paperback)
In Jin Sato's Lego Mindstorms: The Master's Technique, software researcher and Lego expert Jin Sato offers an incredible, "user friendly" guide to making wondrous creations with Lego Mindstorms. Written by the creator of the MIBO robotic dog, individual chapters include computer programming and source code to craft balanced and functional assembly designs; putting together working gears step-by-step; and explicit instructions on how to create one's own MIBO or other grand projects, and more! Jin Sato's superbly presented, deftly written, 364 pages instructional guide is an essential reference for all dedicated Lego hobbyists.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well worth the wait,
By Stanley Turvan (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Jin Sato's LEGO MINDSTORMS: The Master's Technique (Paperback)
GET THIS BOOK!I've been waiting for this book for a few months now and I must say it was well worth the wait -- even if all you want to do is to build MIBO. Jin Sato really is the master, and it's alot easier to have him tell you how to build MIBO than it is to figure it yourself. It's quite a complicated model but an amazing challenge. The introductions to the various software are great too, and it's great to see things through Sato's eyes.
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"In this chapter, we'll discuss these topics concerning bricks: basic assembly techniques, precautions when joining bricks, reinforcement techniques, and diagonal assembly techniques." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
feeler assembly, perpendicular axle joiner, standard firmware, motor list, crown gear, angle connector, touch sensor, assembly diagrams, rotates motor, motor axle, worm screw, rotation sensor, testing assembly, basic bricks, sensor number, jump direction, hinge plate, jump distance, gear rack, byte code, angle sensors, bash shell, light sensor, int argc, rotation direction Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Mushi Mushi, Technic Brick, Tire Robot, Configuration List, Technic Angle Connector, Multi-Legged Robots That Can Turn, Grabbing Hand, Technic Connector Toggle, Antialias Threshold, Command Center, Dave Baum, Robotics Invention System, Touch Sensor Fork, Big Blocks, Test Pad New!
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"In this chapter, we'll discuss these topics concerning bricks: basic assembly techniques, precautions when joining bricks, reinforcement techniques, and diagonal assembly techniques." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
feeler assembly, perpendicular axle joiner, standard firmware, motor list, crown gear, angle connector, touch sensor, assembly diagrams, rotates motor, motor axle, worm screw, rotation sensor, testing assembly, basic bricks, sensor number, jump direction, hinge plate, jump distance, gear rack, byte code, angle sensors, bash shell, light sensor, int argc, rotation direction Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Mushi Mushi, Technic Brick, Tire Robot, Configuration List, Technic Angle Connector, Multi-Legged Robots That Can Turn, Grabbing Hand, Technic Connector Toggle, Antialias Threshold, Command Center, Dave Baum, Robotics Invention System, Touch Sensor Fork, Big Blocks, Test Pad New!
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