Welcome to Futurlec. The ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS Superstore. To find the component your looking for, either search by Part Number or visit the relative department. Need Help. ROBOTIC BOOKS The Robot Builder's Bonanza - Third Edition by Gordon McComb and Mike Predko New Third Edition of this excellent Robot Builders Guide, includes lots of new information on building and experimenting with robots. Heaps of information to help you build robots that walk, see, feel, talk and listen. Includes detailed plans and construction guides, as well as background information to help you modify the designs to suite your application. One of the best books available to get you started in Robotics. Features • 99 Inexpensive Robotics Projects • Updated with New Information and 30 New Projects • Detailed Information on Using Various Microcontrollers and Basic Stamps • Robotic Programming Back Cover Click to See The Back Cover Order Now for USD$25.95 Robot Builder's Sourcebook by Gordon McComb Where to find everything you need to build your new robot. This great sourcebook includes heaps of information on where to find parts, components, motors and lots more. Provides names, addresses, phone numbers, etc for over 2500 suppliers of hard to find parts and needed accessories for the most complex robot. Features • Written by Gordon McComb author of Robot Builder's Bonanza • Links to additional information • Practical Guide on selecting the right parts Order Now for USD$22.95 Robots Builders Cookbook by Owen Bishop Excellent introduction to using PIC microcontrollers to build a number of robots. This new book first introduces the mechanics behind robot design and then moves onto the electronics required to get your robot operational. PIC programming for robotics is explained together with assembly language examples for the various functions of the robot. 5 complete robot projects are then presented together with detailed instructions, code examples, circuit design and explanations of the various theory behind each design. Build a scooter, android, robot toy and more. This book is great for the beginner with PIC experience, wanting to start with their first robot. Features • Detailed Instructions with code, circuit design and parts lists • Covers the basics of robot mechanics, electronics required and PIC programming for the various functions • Basic step by step guide, ideal for the beginner • Easy to read format, with plenty of diagrams and examples • 366 Pages Back Cover Click to See The Back Cover Order Now for USD$28.90 Programming Robot Controllers by Mike Predko For those serious about developing and building robot controllers, this book is an excellent introduction for both the beginner and the more serious enthusiasts. The book starts with the basics on use of microcontrollers in robots and then moves on to introduce the PIC Microcontroller range and how to interface this with the various sub-systems of you robot. The book explains in detail the various sensor and how they can combined to build a sophisticated advanced robot controller. Features • Complete information on the different sensor types • Basic Introduction into the Microchip PIC Microcontroller • Software development in C Language • Plenty of Examples and Code for Use in your Project • CD-Rom Included Back Cover Click to See The Back Cover Order Now for USD$24.95 Building Robot Drive Trains by Dennis Clark and Michael Owings Contructing and controlling the various drive systems in a robot is essential for developing a successful robot. This book explains the various types of motors available and their various advantages. As well as explaining the control circuits required together with the various interfacing requirements. This book has plenty of pictures and examples for easy incorporation into your robot design, together with an explanation of the various theories behind the designs. Features • Detailed Information on DC Motors, RC Servo Motors and Stepper Motors • Covers the control and circuitry required to control the various motor types • Includes information on interfacing and microcontroller system control • Easy to read format, with plenty of diagrams and examples • 399 Pages Back Cover Click to See The Back Cover Order Now for USD$24.95 Insectronics by Karl Williams This complete project book delivers all the step-by-step plans you need to construct your own six-legged insect like robot that walks and actually responds to the environment. Using inexpensive off-the-shelf parts, hobbyists can 'build a better bug' and at the same time have loads of fun honing their knowledge of mechanical construction, programming and microcontroller use and artificial intelligence. Features • Fully explains PIC programming, use of sensors and robot intelligence • Details tools and materials • Covers Obstacle Avoidance, Sonar room mapping, finding the best route, and maze solving • Covers use of remote control for your robot • Details use of software for co-ordinating servo motors for walking, infrared and sonar sensors Order Now for USD$17.95 Amphibionics by Karl Williams Packed with insight and a wealth of informative illustrations, Amphibionics shows you how to build your own snake, frog, crocodile and turtle. It focuses on the construction of each robot in detail, and then explores the world of slithering, jumping, swimming and walking robots - along with artificial intelligence needed to make these movements happen. This book covers, mechanical construction, programming, locomotion, remote control and customization. Also teaches PIC programming, artificial intelligence, software, motor control and wireless data linking. Features • Step-by-Step guide to constructing four amphibian-like robots that jump, slither, walk and swim • Includes all the software code necessary to achieve artificial intelligence and locomotion • 363 Pages - Softcover Order Now for USD$17.95 Build Your Own Combat Robot by Peter Miles and Tom Carroll This excellent book covers the design and building of a powerful and invincible robot. Both authors have extensive experience in robot competitions and this book delivers plenty of practical examples from years of experience. The book covers the technical basics and also an extensive coverage of motors, wiring and combat weapons. Features • Plan, Design and Build Your Own Fighting Robot • Learn about Motors, Gears and Servos • Covers Robot Weapons, hammers, spikes, saw blades and more. • Minimize Radio Interference • Plenty of practical examples and stories from Robot Competitions Order Now for USD$22.95 Robot Programming by Joseph L. Jones This excellent introductory book to Robot Programming, teaches all the necessary skills to program and develop your robot. The book covers control systems, robot behavious, decision making, programming, sensors and much more. Packed with diagrams and code examples this is an ideal book to learn how to write and develop programs for your robot. Features • Hands-On-Approach to Teaching with plenty of Code Examples • How to implement, object seeking, avoidance, decision making • Each Chapter includes Exercises to develop your knowledge Order Now for USD$26.95 PIC Robotics by John Iovine Great new Robotic book especially for PIC Microcontrollers by renown author John Iovine. This book is ideal for the beginner and features 6 complete robotic experiments. Covering using a CCD camera to track and follow coloured objects, building a biped robot, building a fully functional robotic arm, using verbal commands to control your robot and much more. Complete parts lists are provided, with step by step instructions and no assembly language programming is required. Features • 6 Inexpensive and Easy to Build PIC Robotic Experiments • Ideal for the Beginner with no assembly language programming required • Complete parts lists and instructions • Create a robot that walks on 2 legs, a six leg robot, a robot that obeys voice commands and much more, Order Now for USD$18.95 123 Robotics Experiments for the Evil Genius by Mike Predko This excellent book covers a wide range of theory to build and control robots. From basic circuit design, stepper motor control, digital logic, computer interfacing and navigation. The book includes circuit digrams, theories behind the circuits, together with parts lists to build the designs. The book is a great source of ideas to develop your robot, most experiments are simple to construct and provide knowledge in many areas of robot theory. Features • Includes Part Lists and theroy behind each design • Covers basic circuit theory, logic design, motor drives, computer interfacing and heaps more • Detailed Circuit Diagrams and Explanations into circuit operation • Includes PCB for building and testing experiments Order Now for USD$23.95 Build Your Own All-Terrain Robot by Brad Graham and Kathy McGowan Build a robot suitable to travel over all types of different terrain in both daylight and in total darkness. Ideal for newcomers and the more serious constructor. This book gives detailed plans with plenty of illustrations to build your robot. Build your robot from the ground up, with chapters on frame construction, motor and gear control, camera control, remote control and much more. Features • Instructions for 2 Video Controlled Robots • Receive both video and audio back from your robot • Detailed Plans with plenty of pictures and illustrations • Sourcing details and parts lists includedbr> Order Now for USD$27.95 Robotics Demystified by Edwin Wise Great introductory book into the exciting world of Robotics. This easy to read book explains all of the key concepts, in easy to understand language, with plenty of examples. The book covers basic mechanics, together with electronics and control theory. This book also explains basic programming and how to use this with your robot. Plenty of diagrams and ciruit information is included, with quizzes and tests along the way to check your progress. Features • Easy to read and understand • Ideal for the beginner, plenty of illustrations • Excellent self-teaching book Order Now for USD$19.95