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BasicX and Robotics Author(s): Chris Odom ISBN: 0977123901 Publisher: Robodyssey Systems, LLC This book is written around the wheeled robot called the Mouse. The Mouse is manufactured by Robodyssey Systems. This exciting company based in Trenton, NJ has created an entire fleet of high-quality, intelligently designed robots to satisfy the curiosity of the hobbyist as well as the educational needs of the classroom. Unlike many robotic toys, the Mouse does not operate with a remote control (although you can program it do so!). Nor does it come preprogrammed with some canned routine. Its brain is completely blank, ready to accept any commands you give it. The robot's "brain" is actually the powerful and versatile BX-24 microcontroller from NetMedia. After downloading the free software, you are ready to program the BX-24 to do your bidding. Robodyssey even makes it easy to get your computer code from the PC to the BX-24. Using the Robodyssey Advanced Motherboard (or RAMB) shown above, programming the BX-24 is easy. Chis Odom's book makes it easy to get going. Chris designed it with the complete novice as well as advanced beginner in mind, walking the reader from the rudimentary basics to in-depth problem-solving algorithms, including: * Printing "Hello World" * Turning on red and green LEDs * Playing sounds with piezo buzzers and audio transducers * Performing mathematical operations * Environmental sensing with infrared sensors, thermistors, and photoresistors * Using servomotors to propel the robot * Using pulse width modulation techniques for precision motion * Using logic statements to make the robot perform intelligently * Tutorials on how to use: o Robodyssey's Gripper o Robodyssey's Turret Mount