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New Dave Baum Book?
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Sat, 4 Dec 1999 14:38:30 GMT
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I notice Dave Baum has just published a book called "Dave Baum's
Definitive Guide to Lego Mindstorms," complete with CDROM.

Has anyone read this book?

The cover claims the book includes:
  -- Numerous projects including 14 sample robots to build
  -- Important construction techniques and step-by-step instructions
for building robots
  -- Teaches readers how to program in LEGO'S RCX and the author's own
language, NQC

I'd specifically be interested in any comparisons between Dave's book
and Knudsen's Unofficial Guide to LEGO Mindstorms Robots," but would
welcome any opinions.

Thanks,
Mark Winters



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  RE: New Dave Baum Book?
 
In a nutshell, both books are excellent. Jonathan's unofficial guide is a great overview and starting point for the many different languages that have sprung up around the RCX. Dave's book is more geared towards building in depth with both the Lego (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
  Re: New Dave Baum Book?
 
I'd have to say that both Knudsen's and Baum's books are quite helpful. The CD that is included with Baum's book has all the programs and nqc versions. There is even a quicktime video of legos putting themselves together to form a tank. All of the (...) (25 years ago, 5-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)

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