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Engineering Models & Education FischerTechnik building sets are serious educational products, professional modeling products and a lot of fun. The building sets include an amazing range of components including both brick and girder structural members and clever joining systems that provide both strength and flexibility.All FischerTechnik kits use the same structural components so pieces from beginner kits can be used in models based on the most advanced kits. The active components in advaned kits include powerful motors, cams, contact switches, photoresistors and even a compressor with selenoid valves and air cylinders. The programmable kits use a visual programming language that supports advanced programming concepts. The system uses common electronic interfaces so it looks, feels and acts like a "real" industrial control system and has lots of potential for custom extensions. Click here for more FischerTechnic product details ... Ethernet I/O Module Now in stock! The new EtherIO24 gives you the capability to distribute digital control equipment anywhere you can reach with an Ethernet cable or wireless network. Since the EtherIO24 uses industry standard connections and protocols you can use almost any PC, workstation or network host as a controller for robotic or industrial automation applications. The EtherIO24 is supported by a family of peripheral I/O boards that make connections a snap.If your applications don't need the power of Ethernet we also offer a family of USB modules to provide similar capabilities within the range of industry standard USB cabling. Click here for more information ... Boe-Bot Sale $149.99 (Serial Version) Boe-Bot is one of our best selling robot kits because it provides everything you need to get started in robotics including parts, software and books. We have a limited supply of serial and USB Boe-Bots available at a great special price. Act now. This special won't last long.Click here for more information ... Competitive Mini-Sumo Breakthrough Mini-sumo competition is going to get a lot tougher now that Solarbotics has released its new Sumovore kit. Sumovore sets a new high mark in mini-sumo kit capability with powerful stock motors and a full complement of sensors. It also has a great deal of expansion capability to catch the attention of advanced builders.Click here for more information ... Inexpensive Components for Students and Hobbyists Do you need just a couple IC's or resistors for your project? Our new First Class Parts Express service is designed for those small orders that aren't well served by the big, commercial electronics distributors. We offer the most commonly used used hobby components at fair prices and ship them to you by first class mail for fast delivery.Click here for more information ... Click here to check out our Robot Builder's Menu And Guide | Extended Order IntervalIn order to make time to upgrade our systems, I have temporarily extended my order processing interval and eliminated telephone support. I expect this reduced service level to continue through April 2008, but I should be able to start incremental improvements starting mid to late March. Click these links for more details:Order Interval Policy Contact Information (scroll to bottom) Read about the whys and wherefores in my blog. Become a Robotics Genius
123 Robotics Experiments for the Evil Genius by Myke Predko is a great tutorial and reference book for readers who want to learn about real robotics without getting bogged down in theory or math. The book covers a broad range of robotics topics including mechanical constructions, motors, electronics and programming using the Parallax Basic stamp. The book uses a hands-on approach so that you can begin building right away as you read the book. Most topics are covered in 2 or three pages that includes a short "plain English" explanation of the technology followed by detailed building and debugging instructions. The book is a great cover-to-cover read for beginners and a handy reference for more advanced builders.The book covers so much ground that collecting all the parts needed for the experiments can be a major challenge. To make that job easier, we have assembled parts kits to accompany the book. Click here to see the book table of contents ... Click here to learn about our parts kits ... Electron Eyes One of the challenges when working with electronics is that you can't see the electrons you are trying to control. An oscilloscope is a device which monitors electronic signals and displays a visual representation so you can can see what your circuit is doing. Many electronic hobbyists and students avoid buying an oscilloscope because they are known to be big, expensive and complicated. The Parallax Oscilloscope uses the power of your desktop or notebook computer to provide all the 'scope features you need for typical robotics debugging at an amazingly affordable price of $129. Like most Parallax products this oscilloscope is surprisingly easy to use considering its power. If you want some help getting started, order the Understanding Signals course which includes the oscilloscope, a great textbook and experiment parts.Click here for more information ... "I must say that I am pleasantly surprised by the prompt and reliable delivery. You said it would arrive today and indeed it did. I will definitely order from you again in the future." -- Jonathon, New YorkYes You Can!Hobby Engineering is creating high tech inventions, toys and art while developing leading edge knowledge and skills and having fun.We are brand new. We can learn together ... |
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