Fundamentals of Logic Design or Building Robots with LEGO Mindstorms

Fundamentals of Logic Design

Author: Jr Charles H Roth

Updated with modern coverage, a streamlined presentation, and an excellent CD-ROM, this fifth edition achieves a balance between theory and application. Author Charles H. Roth, Jr. carefully presents the theory that is necessary for understanding the fundamental concepts of logic design while not overwhelming students with the mathematics of switching theory. Divided into 20 easy-to-grasp study units, the book covers such fundamental concepts as Boolean algebra, logic gates design, flip-flops, and state machines. By combining flip-flops with networks of logic gates, students will learn to design counters, adders, sequence detectors, and simple digital systems. After covering the basics, this text presents modern design techniques using programmable logic devices and the VHDL hardware description language.

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Building Robots with LEGO Mindstorms

Author: Syngress

Lego robots! Mindstorms are sweeping the world and fans need to learn how to programme them
Lego Mindstorms are a new generation of Lego Robots that can be manipulated using microcomputers, light and touch sensors, an infrared transmitter and CD-ROMs. Since Lego launched Lego Mindstorms in late 1998 sales have skyrocketed - with no sign of slowing down. Mindstorms have captured the imagination of adults and children alike, creating a subculture of Mindstorm enthusiasts around the world. The kits are now a staple part of engineering and computer science classes at many high profile Universities.
Building Robots with Lego Mindstorms provides readers with a fundamental understanding of the geometry, electronics, engineering, and programming required to build your own robots. Mario and Giulio Ferrari are world-renowned experts in the field of Lego Mindstorms robotics, and in this book they share their unrivaled knowledge and expertise of robotics as well as provide a series of chapters detailing how to design and build the most exotic robots. Mario and Giulio also give detailed explanations of how to integrate Lego Mindstorms kits with other Lego programmable bricks such asScout and Cybermaster, as well as with non-robotic Lego Technics models.

Table of Contents:

	Foreword	xxv
	Preface	xxvii
Part I	Tools	1
Chapter 1	Understanding LEGO Geometry	3
Chapter 2	Playing with Gears	17
Chapter 3	Controlling Motors	41
Chapter 4	Reading Sensors	57
Chapter 5	Building Strategies	83
Chapter 6	Programming the RCX	97
Chapter 7	Playing Sounds and Music	117
Chapter 8	Becoming Mobile	127
Chapter 9	Expanding Your Options with Kits and Creative Solutions	153
Chapter 10	Getting Pumped: Pneumatics	179
Chapter 11	Finding and Grabbing Objects	199
Chapter 12	Doing the Math	213
Chapter 13	Knowing Where You Are	233
Part II	Projects	247
Chapter 14	Classic Projects	249
Chapter 15	Building Robots That Walk	279
Chapter 16	Unconventional Vehicles	311
Chapter 17	Robotic Animals	333
Chapter 18	Replicating Renowned Droids	349
Chapter 19	Solving a Maze	371
Chapter 20	Board Games	391
Chapter 21	Playing Musical Instruments	411
Chapter 22	Electronic Games	425
Chapter 23	Drawing and Writing	441
Chapter 24	Simulating Flight	467
Chapter 25	Constructing Useful Stuff	493
Part III	Contests	511
Chapter 26	Racing Against Time	513
Chapter 27	Hand-to-Hand Combat	525
Chapter 28	Searching for Precision	537
Appendix A	Resources	547
	Introduction	548
Appendix B	Matching Distances	569
Appendix C	Note Frequencies	575
Appendix D	Math Cheat Sheet	577
	Sensors	578
	Averages	578
	Interpolation	578
	Gears, Wheels, and Navigation	579
	Index	581