A best selling author, a popular topic, and superior how-to illustrations including crisp photographs and computer-generated line art -- those are the ingredients sure to make this pictorial repair guide an enduring success. Forget the repair shop; under Gordon McComb's expert tutelage, readers will learn to identify and fix typical VCR malfunctions at home. Features a quick-reference troubleshooting chart, easy-to-read hookup diagrams, and step-by-step "under the hood" instructions. Includes a bonus chapter on cleaning and repairing camcorders.

Killer Lego Mindstorm Robots

by Gordon Mccomb

Published 1 February 2002
This title explores designing, building and programming robots using the Lego Mindstorms robotics sets. The title supports both the Mindstorms Robotics Invention System (RIS) and the Robotics Discovery Set (RDS). This work also includes in-depth coverage of the Lego Mindstorms Scout, a second-generation programmable brick, as well as the original Mindstorms RCX. It features 16 heavily-illustrated construction plans, which include building models for wheeled, tracked and walking machines. All construction plans include a "Front Lines Briefing Sheet" of additional suggestions for readers. These include battle tactics, suggestions for design improvements and programming hints.