Books:
All robot builders must have certain information tools. That is why you should always leave room in your workshop for a little robot library. You can even program your robot to dust the books off periodically.
Having information at arm's length that you can locate quickly can be a life saver. In fact,keep this book close at hand, read it often and recommend it to your friends.
- Mobile Robots:Inspiration to Implementation by Joseph L.Jones,Anita M.Flynn,Bruce A.Seiger(published by A.K.Peters Ltd.)
- Build your Own Robot! By Karl Lunt(published by A.K.Peters Ltd.)
- Robot Builder’s Bonanza by Gordon McComb(published by McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics)
- Getting Started in Electronics by Forrest Mims III(Published by Radio Shack Corp.)
Visit a discount or used bookstore in your area to look for books you might need. The Internet is also a good,inexpensive source for information. You might also try the library or borrow books from a friend.
Magazines have information about current robotic trends and new robot kits that's usually more up to date than what you find in books.