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The Ultimate IPad

Your Digital Life at Your Fingertips

By: James Floyd Kelly

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The Ultimate IPad

Your Digital Life at Your Fingertips

By: James Floyd Kelly

Will help you pick and use the best apps and services to pull together all your content, media, and knowledge: email, Internet, books, movies, TV, personal and work documents, magazines, financial data, and more.

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Pearson Education

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0789752891

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9780789752895

Don't Spend A Dime

The Path to Low-Cost Computing

By: James Floyd Kelly

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Don't Spend A Dime

The Path to Low-Cost Computing

By: James Floyd Kelly

Stop paying for software. A world full of high–quality software is out there that you don't have to spend a dime for. If you've just spent your entire computing budget on a PC only to find that you need software to do anything interesting, this is the book that will show you how to get what you need without wreaking havoc on your finances. Install the right software to make a great work computer for no extra cost. Packed with the practical, hands–on guidance and technical know–how that you've come to expect from Apress, Don't Spend A Dime: The Path to Low–Cost Computing takes you on a tour of the very best zero–cost software in each of the many categories that matter to the typical PC user. Learn to edit photos on the Internet without having to install any software at all. Find out where to get a free office suite for word processing and spreadsheet work. Whatever your need, James Kelly, best–selling technology author, guides you through the exciting and often confusing world of zero–cost computing. This book Tells you what you need to install to have a fantastic work computer without spending a dime Saves you money by showing you how to meet your computing needs Saves you time by pointing you directly to the best free software Saves you work by illustrating the most commonly performed tasks with each zero–cost software Gives you choices and the ability to make your own decisions for your own needs and requirements Before you go buy that $400.00 office suite—or worse, before you “borrow” it from work—stop! Let this book show you how to save hundreds of dollars in expensive software. Learn all about the free tools that the digerati use to make their lives better, and stop paying out the nose for software. Don't spend a dime!

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1430218649

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9781430218647

Ubuntu on a Dime

The Path to Low-Cost Computing

By: James Floyd Kelly

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Ubuntu on a Dime

The Path to Low-Cost Computing

By: James Floyd Kelly

You know that Ubuntu software costs nothing. Now you want the PC system that costs as little as possible and runs Ubuntu and OS applications without complaints and calls to tech support. So you spent your hard–earned dollars on the hardware only, and have your own optimized Ubuntu PC. This is the book that will show you how to get what you need without wreaking havoc on your finances. Put together the parts to make a great work computer for little cost. Packed with the practical, hands–on guidance and technical know–how that you've come to expect from Apress, Ubuntu on a Dime takes you on a tour of the very best low–cost hardware, while only using zero–cost software in each of the many categories that matter to the typical PC user. You'll learn how to find the best and cheapest hardware, and how to put it together to make a working PC. Learn to edit photos on the Internet without having to install any software at all. Find out where to get a free office suite for word processing and spreadsheet work. Whatever your need, James Kelly, best–selling technology author, guides you through the exciting and often confusing world of zero–cost computing. This book Takes you step–by–step through a PC build Tells you what you need to install to have a fantastic work computer without spending a dime Saves you money by showing you how to meet your computing needs Saves you time by pointing you directly to the best free software Saves you work by illustrating the most commonly performed tasks with each zero–cost software Gives you choices and the ability to make your own decisions for your own needs and requirements Before you go buy that $900 dollar computer and that $400 office suite—or worse, before you “borrow” it from work—stop! Let this inexpensive book show you how to save hundreds of dollars in expensive software, and never depend on the big PC providers and their tech support again. Learn all about cheap, fast hardware, find out about the free tools that the digerati use to make their lives better, and stop paying out the nose. Don't spend a dime!

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1430219734

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9781430219736

Windows Netbooks

The Path to Low-Cost Computing

By: James Floyd Kelly

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Windows Netbooks

The Path to Low-Cost Computing

By: James Floyd Kelly

Netbooks are lightweight, and easy to use. And best of all is the low price. Whether you already own a netbook or are considering purchasing one, the good news doesn’t end there, however. Throw in some free open source and "cloud computing" software and you’ve got yourself a powerful little computer at a fraction of the cost of the bigger laptops and desktops. This book is all about finding the best netbook for your needs and then keeping the cost of netbook ownership down. You can choose to spend some of your savings on a few "must have" extras such as a CD/DVD burner and a nice carrying case or save even more money by installing some (or all) of the 100% free software covered in the chapters of this book. Windows Netbooks: The Path to Low-Cost Computing is your guide to pushing a netbook to its maximum potential and keeping spending to an absolute minimum. Learn how to protect your netbook with 100% free antivirus applications and then get to work with 100% free word processing, spreadsheet, email, calendar, and presentation applications. You’ll find these and many more applications, along with helpful discussions on netbook hardware and maintenance, that will super-charge your netbook, your productivity, and your Internet time.

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1430224002

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9781430224006

Arduino Adventures

Escape from Gemini Station

By: James Floyd Kelly,Harold Timmis

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Arduino Adventures

Escape from Gemini Station

By: James Floyd Kelly,Harold Timmis

Arduino Adventures: Escape from Gemini Station provides a fun introduction to the Arduino microcontroller by putting you (the reader) into the action of a science fiction adventure story. You'll find yourself following along as Cade and Elle explore Gemini Station—an orbiting museum dedicated to preserving and sharing technology throughout the centuries. Trouble ensues. The station is evacuated, including Cade and Elle's class that was visiting the station on a field trip. Cade and Elle don’t make it aboard their shuttle and are trapped on the station along with a friendly artificial intelligence named Andrew who wants to help them get off the damaged station. Using some old hardware, a laptop, and some toolboxes full of electronics parts, you will follow along and build eight gizmos with Cade and Elle that will help them escape from Gemini Station. The hardware is Arduino. Each new challenge opens a new area of Arduino and basic electronics knowledge. You’ll be taken incrementally from a simple task such as turning on a light through to a complex combination of microcontroller, electronic components, and software programming. By the end of the book you’ll be well on your way towards being able to create and implement any sort of electronically controlled device you can imagine, using the stunningly popular Arduino microcontroller. Provides eight challenges, each challenge increasing in complexity Builds around a fictional storyline that keeps the learning fun Leaves you on a solid foundation of electronic skills and knowledge

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1430246065

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9781430246060

Build Your Own CNC Machine

By: James Floyd Kelly,Patrick Hood-Daniel

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Build Your Own CNC Machine

By: James Floyd Kelly,Patrick Hood-Daniel

Do you like to build things? Are you ever frustrated at having to compromise your designs to fit whatever parts happen to be available? Would you like to fabricate your own parts? Build Your Own CNC Machine is the book to get you started. CNC expert Patrick Hood-Daniel and best-selling author James Kelly team up to show you how to construct your very own CNC machine. Then they go on to show you how to use it, how to document your designs in computer-aided design (CAD) programs, and how to output your designs as specifications and tool paths that feed into the CNC machine, controlling it as it builds whatever parts your imagination can dream up. Don't be intimidated by abbreviations like CNC and terms like computer-aided design. Patrick and James have chosen a CNC-machine design that is simple to fabricate. You need only basic woodworking skills and a budget of perhaps $500 to $1,000 to spend on the wood, a router, and various other parts that you'll need. With some patience and some follow-through, you'll soon be up and running with a really fun machine that'll unleash your creativity and turn your imagination into physical reality. The authors go on to show you how to test your machine, including configuring the software. Provides links for learning how to design and mill whatever you can dream up The perfect parent/child project that is also suitable for scouting groups, clubs, school shop classes, and other organizations that benefit from projects that foster skills development and teamwork No unusual tools needed beyond a circular saw and what you likely already have in your home toolbox Teaches you to design and mill your very own wooden and aluminum parts, toys, gadgets—whatever you can dream up

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Apress

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1430224908

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9781430224907

Printing in Plastic

Build Your Own 3D Printer

By: James Floyd Kelly,Patrick Hood-Daniel

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Printing in Plastic

Build Your Own 3D Printer

By: James Floyd Kelly,Patrick Hood-Daniel

Printing in Plastic: Build Your Own 3D Printer is your gateway into the exciting world of personal fabrication. The “printer” that you'll build from this book is a personal fabricator capable of creating small parts and other objects from drops of molten plastic. Design a part using a modeling tool such as Google SketchUp. Then, watch while the fabricator head sweeps back and forth and upwards, depositing plastic in all the right places. You can build anything from a replacement tab to hold a bookshelf in place, to a small art project, to a bashguard for your bicycle. If you can conceive it and design it, you can build it, and you'll have fun doing it! Printing in Plastic is aimed at creative people comfortable using power tools such as a table saw, circular saw, and drill press. Authors James Kelly and Patrick Hood-Daniel lead you through building a personal fabrication machine based upon a set of blueprints downloaded from their website. Example projects get you started in designing and fabricating your own parts. Bring your handyman skills, and apply patience during the build process. You too can be the proud owner of a personal fabricator—a three-dimensional printer. Leads you through building a personal fabrication machine capable of creating small parts and objects from plastic Provides example projects to get you started on the road to designing and fabricating your own parts Provides an excellent parent/child, or small group project

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1430234431

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9781430234432

Getting StartED with Windows Live Movie Maker

By: James Floyd Kelly

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Getting StartED with Windows Live Movie Maker

By: James Floyd Kelly

Windows Live Movie Maker is a small but powerful movie editing application from Microsoft. It is a complete rewrite of the old Movie Maker software with a new audience in mind. The focus of this new edition is on giving you the power to quickly create movies and slideshows to share with your friends and family. The movies can be a combination of your favorite pictures and home movies set to your own soundtrack. You can add cool effects to transition between scenes, and captions to add a narrative to your movie. With Movie Maker, users can: Edit digital video and photos, including adding music and narration Apply animation effects to videos and photos Create DVDs for personal use, including menu systems for navigation

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1430229039

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9781430229032

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT

The Mayan Adventure

By: James Floyd Kelly

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LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT

The Mayan Adventure

By: James Floyd Kelly

Through the use of a fictional story, this book details how to build and design robots. Max, the story's main character, is part of an archaeological expedition investigating a newly discovered Mayan pyramid. During the expedition, the team encounters various problems, each solved with the help of a unique robot that Max creates using the Lego Mindstorms NXT kit. Although the book reveals possible robotic solutions and offers detailed information on how to build and program each robot, readers are encouraged to come up with their own. The book includes complete building theory information and provides worksheets for brainstorming.

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1430203625

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9781430203629

Digital Engineering with Minecraft

By: James Floyd Kelly

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Digital Engineering with Minecraft

By: James Floyd Kelly

Digital Engineering with Minecraft Create amazing objects for Minecraft—and learn valuable real-world 3D design skills! Transform yourself into a Minecraft “engineer!” Discover how to create great Minecraft objects and structures fast, and push your creative skills to the max. You’ll have a blast, but that’s not all! You’ll learn how to use powerful 3D digital design and CAD tools—the same kinds of tools professionals use to earn big money in the “real” world! Best-selling tech author James Floyd Kelly covers all you’ll need to know, starting nearly every chapter with an amazing project. Kelly guides you through each step of designing your objects outside Minecraft, and then importing them to your game, where they can come to life! You’ll master powerful techniques using Tinkercad, 123D Creature, 123D Catch, 123D Sculpt, MCEdit, i-funbox, Online-Convert, and more. Think you can’t create incredible Minecraft stuff like this? Using Digital Engineering with Minecraft’s crystal-clear, step-by-step instructions and full-color photos, you can! Find great 3D objects on Thingiverse and import them to Minecraft with MCEdit Create hidden “secret entrances” with maze makers and Online-Convert Master key Tinkercad skills, including shape creation, rotation, resizing, and grouping Create and export monsters with 123D Creature Put yourself in the game with 123D Catch: stitch your selfies into a complete 3D model Generate rollercoasters and other landscapes in 123D Sculpt—without slow block-by-block in-game editing Create hollow wireframe domes to transform any terrain into a battle arena View your Minecraft worlds in 3D using a simple technique James Floyd Kelly is an avid maker, tinkerer, CAD expert and teacher. He excels at taking complex technology and finding a way to demystify it for non-technical readers. Kelly has written more than 25 guides to a wide variety of technical subjects, including Open Source software, LEGO robotics, 3D printing, and game programming. His recent books include Ultimate iPad and 3D Printing. He has degrees in both industrial engineering and English. Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang Synergies / Notch Development AB. This book is not affiliated with or sponsored by Mojang Synergies / Notch Development AB.

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Que Publishing

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0134213289

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9780134213286

My Motorola Xoom

By: James Floyd Kelly

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My Motorola Xoom

By: James Floyd Kelly

My Motorola Xoom™ Complete Walkthroughs with callouts to Xoom photos that show you exactly what to do Tips and Advice when you run into Xoom problems or limitations Dozens of App Recommendations to help you get the most from your Xoom Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your Xoom working just the way you want. Learn how to: • Connect your Xoom to a WiFi network • Check email accounts and browse the web • Read eBooks and listen to music • Take photos and shoot video with the built-in cameras • Play some fun and addictive games • Never get lost with built-in GPS navigation and maps • Stay in touch with webchat and Instant Messaging • Turn your Xoom into a great personal assistant • Put dozens of Google’s free services to work • Use accessories to extend your Xoom’s capabilities

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Pearson Education

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0132793164

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9780132793162

3D Modeling and Printing with Tinkercad

Create and Print Your Own 3D Models

By: James Floyd Kelly

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3D Modeling and Printing with Tinkercad

Create and Print Your Own 3D Models

By: James Floyd Kelly

The First Complete Guide to Tinkercad: 3D Modeling That’s Powerful, Friendly, & Free! Want to master 3D modeling and printing? Tinkercad is the perfect software for you: It’s friendly, web-based, and free. Even better, you don’t have to rely on Tinkercad’s technical documentation to use it. This easy, full-color guide is packed with photos and projects that bring 3D modeling to life! No 3D or CAD experience? No problem: Best-selling author James Floyd Kelly teaches you step-by-step through simple examples and hands-on activities. You’ll learn all the concepts and techniques you need...build your skills, comfort, and confidence...and create exciting projects that show off Tinkercad’s full power. Learning 3D with your kids? You’ll even find projects you can work on together! Quickly master the basic 3D concepts you need to understand Navigate Tinkercad’s Dashboard and tool set Create your first 3D model and control its properties Save time by incorporating publicly available elements Import hand sketches or SVG graphics into your models Use the Shape Generator to create custom shapes Add raised text and other embellishments Assemble multiple pieces into a more sophisticated model Make realistic prototypes Output molds for creating items from soft materials Transform models into STL files for printing Get great results from an online 3D printing service Move your 3D objects into the Minecraft virtual world Find answers to your most important Tinkercad questions Discover tools for tasks Tinkercad can’t handle Learn from others! Explore projects at Thingiverse and the Gallery

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Que Publishing

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0133798119

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9780133798111

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT-G Programming Guide

By: James Floyd Kelly

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LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT-G Programming Guide

By: James Floyd Kelly

The NXT-G visual programming language for the NXT robot is completely new and there are currently no books available on the subject. This book is written for kids, teachers, parents or anyone new to the NXT-G programming language. It covers all of the basic, intermediate, and advanced programming blocks that are standard with the NXT-G language suite. The book uses simple, non-technical terminology with plenty of screenshots and line drawings to demonstrate proper use of all the blocks as well as basic programming techniques such as loops, If-Then statements, case statements, and use of variables.

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Apress

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143020303X

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9781430203032

Kodu for Kids

The Official Guide to Creating Your Own Video Games

By: James Floyd Kelly

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Kodu for Kids

The Official Guide to Creating Your Own Video Games

By: James Floyd Kelly

DESIGN, BUILD, CREATE, AND SHARE YOUR GAME WITH THE WORLD! Ever wanted to create your own video game? With Microsoft’s Kodu, you can. It’s fun! And while you’re having fun, you’ll learn incredible problem-solving, programming, and game design skills as well. Kodu is a simple visual language that’s just for games, and you’ll be amazed at just how much you can do with it. Yes, you! It’s perfect for people who’ve never programmed before—whether they’re 8, 18, or 80. Kodu for Kids teaches you all you need to know to create great Kodu games that you can share with the world! Don’t just read it! See it! New online videos show you what to do! INCLUDES FOUR START-TO-FINISH EXAMPLE GAMES: 1-Player Shooter 2-Player Competition Mission Quest Side-Scroller Experience DO IT ALL—EVERY STEP! Learn how games really work Master Kodu’s easy tools, controls, and programming Imagine your quest and plan your game Script a great story Create your characters and make them move and talk Invent and build new worlds Design weapons, targets, and objects Build enemies and make them fight Add amazing sound, music, and special effects Set up multiple players, levels, and points Discover expert tips and tricks for better games Make everything work together Share your games with players all over the world

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Que Publishing

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0133381005

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9780133381009

The Ultimate iPad

Your Digital Life at Your Fingertips

By: James Floyd Kelly

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The Ultimate iPad

Your Digital Life at Your Fingertips

By: James Floyd Kelly

Use Your iPad to Simplify, De-Clutter, Improve, and De-Stress Your Life! Your iPad. You already know it’s fun. But did you know it can save you hours every single week? Did you know it can help you get rid of clutter, annoyances, and stress—both paper and digital? Do you know the tricks and shortcuts for doing more with your iPad than you ever did with your PC or Mac? With The Ultimate iPad, you will—and it’ll be easy! One simple step at a time, James Floyd Kelly will help you pick and use the best apps and services to pull together all your content, media, and knowledge: email, Internet, books, movies, TV, personal and work documents, magazines, financial data, and more. Packed with large full-color photos, The Ultimate iPad teaches dozens of amazingly useful techniques you won’t find in any other iPad book. You’ll discover how to: Totally de-clutter yourself in less than 30 days Use Evernote to organize all your documents on your iPad Set up your “always-available” cloud storage service with 30x to 50x or even unlimited storage space Store your DVD movies in the cloud for anytime/anywhere viewing Inexpensively and legally convert your existing print library to digital Use Dropbox for file transfers and other tasks iTunes can’t handle Get rid of print magazine stacks and make your magazines searchable Automate home security with low-cost webcams and your iPad Build a personal reference library with the GoodReader and Pocket apps: never lose a web article again Store an official digital signature you can add to any PDF document Set up Quick-Fix shortcuts that deliver the information you want right now—even if you’re offline Create a painless backup system that really works for you—finally!

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Que Publishing

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0133805255

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9780133805253

Ubuntu on a Dime

The Path to Low-Cost Computing

By: James Floyd Kelly

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The Path to Low-Cost Computing

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Apress

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1430219734

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9781430219736

Sams Teach Yourself Mint.com in 10 Minutes

By: James Floyd Kelly

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Sams Teach Yourself Mint.com in 10 Minutes

By: James Floyd Kelly

Sams Teach Yourself Mint.com in 10 Minutes gives you straightforward, practical answers when you need fast results. By working through its 10-minute lessons, you’ll learn how to use Mint.com’s free tools to simplify your finances, take control of your money, get better deals, and build lifelong financial security! Tips point out shortcuts and solutions Cautions help you avoid common pitfalls Notes provide additional information 10 minutes is all you need to learn how to... Create your Mint.com account, and get started fast Consolidate all your checking, credit card, loan, and investment accounts on one easy web page Discover your total net worth right now Avoid financial “information overload”—but get all the details you want, when you need them Find better deals on loans, credit cards, checking accounts, and other financial services Easily create a personal budget and monitor your progress in following it Track your outstanding student loans, car loans, and mortgages Monitor all your investments, from stocks to retirement and college savings accounts—even art and antiques Get instant alerts about events affecting your finances Keep your financial information safe and secure Access your Mint.com pages from your smartphone or tablet

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Sams Publishing

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0132786397

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9780132786393

MintDuino

Building an Arduino-Compatible Breadboard Microcontroller

By: James Floyd Kelly,Marc de Vinck

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MintDuino

Building an Arduino-Compatible Breadboard Microcontroller

By: James Floyd Kelly,Marc de Vinck

Get started with MintDuino, the Maker Shed kit that's perfect for learning or teaching the fundamentals of how microcontrollers work. This hands-on book shows you how to build a complete MintDuino project from start to finish. Learn how to assemble the microcontroller on a breadboard (no soldering required), and immediately begin programming it. You'll build the MintDuino Reflex Game in five separate stages or sub-tasks. Breaking down a large project into manageable tasks helps you track down errors quickly, and lets you see how each part of the circuit works. Once you complete the game, you'll have the resources and experience to tackle more MintDuino projects. If you’re interested in the fascinating world of microcontrollers, you'll enjoy this book. Wire up and program the MintDuino to light an LED Build a game that tests the reflexes of two players Learn how to make your “game light” glow at random intervals Construct a pushbutton circuit to control individual players’ LEDs Put all of the components together, including simple code to control your game

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1449317146

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9781449317140

Sams Teach Yourself Samsung GALAXY Tab in 10 Minutes

By: James Floyd Kelly

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Sams Teach Yourself Samsung GALAXY Tab in 10 Minutes

By: James Floyd Kelly

Sams Teach Yourself Samsung Galaxy Tab" in 10 Minutes offers straightforward, practical answers for fast results. By working through the 10-minute lessons, you'll learn everything you need to know to quickly and easily get up to speed on the Samsung GALAXY Tab. Step-by-step instructions walk you through the most common questions, issues, and tasks... "Did You Know?" tips offer insider advice and shortcuts... "Watch Out!" alerts help you avoid problems. Sams Teach Yourself Samsung Galaxy Tab" in 10 Minutes will provide beginner and experienced users with fast at a glance tips pointing out helpful shortcuts and solutions, cautions to help avoid common Samsung Galaxy Tab pitfalls, and is written in a clear easy to understand format. The Galaxy Tab offers the following features, all of which are covered in this book: " Integrated webcam " 3 megapixel camera " Built-in GPS " Expandable memory (up to 32GB) " Adobe Flash support " Android 2.2 operating system and the Android Market (for apps) " 3G support (carrier independent) and WiFi support Running the Android 2.2 Froyo operating system, the Galaxy Tab provides the consumer access to over 80,000 apps in the Android Market, along with access to digital books (via Amazon.com, for example), including the ePub format.

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Pearson Education

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0132709694

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9780132709699

LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3

The Mayan Adventure

By: Mark Bell,JAMES FLOYD KELLY

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LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3

The Mayan Adventure

By: Mark Bell,JAMES FLOYD KELLY

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1484222628

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Arduino Adventures

Escape from Gemini Station

By: James Floyd Kelly,Harold Timmis

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Escape from Gemini Station

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1430246065

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Don't Spend A Dime

The Path to Low-Cost Computing

By: James Floyd Kelly

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Don't Spend A Dime

The Path to Low-Cost Computing

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1430218649

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3D Printing

Build Your Own 3D Printer and Print Your Own 3D Objects

By: James Floyd Kelly

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3D Printing

Build Your Own 3D Printer and Print Your Own 3D Objects

By: James Floyd Kelly

Want something? Print it–with your own 3D printer! Right now, you can print practically any 3D object you can imagine–from toys to gadgets to replacement parts, and beyond! All you need is a 3D printer...and they’re simpler and cheaper than you ever imagined. This full-color, step-by-step guide will get you started–and if you want, it’ll even walk you through building your own 3D printer from an inexpensive kit. Packed with colorful photos and screenshots, it explains all the crucial details other books skip. You’ll walk through choosing and assembling your new 3D printer kit...brainstorming and designing new objects with free software...and then printing them on your brand-new 3D printer. 3D printing is today’s hottest new technological revolution, and this book takes you right to the cutting edge! Discover how 3D printers work and what you can do with them Compare and choose your first 3D printer–either pre-built or kit Assemble Printrbot Simple, one of the world’s easiest 3D printer kits Install and configure software that tells your 3D printer what to do Print your first 3D project from an existing object file Use free Tinkercad software to create your own original 3D models Explore AutoDesk’s free software for 3D printing Use Print-It-For-You services for projects your home printer can’t handle Find great 3D printing projects and models on the Web Imagine creative new uses for your 3D printer

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013355340X

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First LEGO League

The Unofficial Guide

By: James Floyd Kelly,Jonathan Daudelin

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First LEGO League

The Unofficial Guide

By: James Floyd Kelly,Jonathan Daudelin

FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is an international program for kids ages 9 to 14 that combines a hands-on, interactive robotics program and research presentation with a sports-like atmosphere. Authors James Floyd Kelly and Jonathan Daudelin-both participants in numerous FIRST LEGO League competitions-have teamed up to bring coaches, teachers, parents, and students an all-in-one guide to FLL. Written for both rookie and experienced teams, FIRST LEGO League: The Unofficial Guide includes in-depth coverage of topics like team formation and organization, robot building and programming, and the basics of getting involved with FLL. Before the authors delve into the specifics of robot and team building, they reveal the fascinating history of the FIRST organization and the sometimes puzzling structure of the FLL competition. Using a combination of real-life stories and candid commentary from actual FLL teams, as well as recollections of their own experiences, they offer an abundance of helpful guidance and dependable building and programming examples. FIRST LEGO League: The Unofficial Guide explores the complex workings and structure of the FLL competition, including its four key components: Robot Game, Technical Interview, Project, and Teamwork. You'll learn how to: Organize, recruit, and manage a team Find equipment, mentors, and funding Design, build, and program winning robots Tackle each of the four FLL components-from Robot Game to Teamwork Use strategies and techniques from FLL masters to increase your scores No matter what your role in the FLL competition, FIRST LEGO League: The Unofficial Guide will make you a better competitor, builder, designer, and team member. The only ingredient you need to add is your competitive spirit!

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IPad and IPad Mini

By: James Floyd Kelly

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IPad and IPad Mini

By: James Floyd Kelly

Make the most of your new iPad or iPad mini-without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, connect with friends and family, enjoy media, play games, post to Facebook and Twitter, and more! Even if you've never used an iPad before, this book will show you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. iPads have never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple iPad and iPad mini could be? This is today's best beginner's guide to using your new iPad or iPad mini...simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here's a small sample of what you'll learn: Master gestures and touchscreen tips you can use in any iPad app Get productive fast with Notes, Calendar, Contacts, Reminders, and Notifications Use iCloud to automatically sync and share data with iPads, iPhones, and Macs Browse the Web more efficiently with Safari's best shortcuts Capture high-quality photos and video with your iPad Share "Photo Stream" albums with other iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch users Make free FaceTime video calls Post to Facebook and Twitter from your iPad Get the best new free and paid apps from Apple's App Store Make the most of iTunes and your iPad's amazing media capabilities Read new bestsellers and free classics with iBooks Transform your iPad into a great online gaming device Use Find My iPhone to find a lost iPad in the house, or lock it if it's stolen Adding hardware that makes your iPad more fun and useful Finding Wi-Fi connections and making the most of paid data plans

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Pearson Education

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0789750996

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Printing in Plastic

Build Your Own 3D Printer

By: James Floyd Kelly,Patrick Hood-Daniel

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Printing in Plastic

Build Your Own 3D Printer

By: James Floyd Kelly,Patrick Hood-Daniel

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Sams Teach Yourself iPad 2 in 10 Minutes (covers iOS 5)

By: James Floyd Kelly

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Sams Teach Yourself iPad 2 in 10 Minutes (covers iOS 5)

By: James Floyd Kelly

Covers iOS5 Sams Teach Yourself iPad™ 2 in 10 Minutes, Third Edition offers straightforward, practical answers when you need fast results. By working through 10-minute lessons, you’ll learn everything you need to use your iPad 2 to get online, get apps, use the Web, manage email, books, photos, music, video–anything! Each compact lesson zeroes in on essential techniques, with fast, step-by-step instructions that help you do it right the first time! Tips point out shortcuts and solutions Cautions help you avoid common pitfalls Notes provide additional information 10 minutes is all you need to learn how to… Use FaceTime for personal video phone calls and conferences Take photos and make video clips with the front-facing and rear-facing cameras Manage settings for the iPad 2 and customize it to suit your needs Hook up to external devices such as a camera, a presentation screen, TV, or HDTV Use Safari to access the Web, including your bookmarked and favorite sites Use the Mail app to read, send, and manage your email Manage personal information with the Calendar, Contacts, and Notes apps Subscribe to and read digital versions of magazines and newspapers Watch videos, TV shows, and movies on your iPad 2 Use iBooks and the iBooks Store to browse, buy, download, and read digital books Get and play music on the iPad 2 from iTunes and other sources Use Messages to have real-time text discussions with friends and family Learn about new features to iOS 5, including iCloud, Photo Booth, and more Category: iPad Covers: Apple Digital Media User Level: Beginning

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LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT: Mars Base Command

By: James Floyd Kelly,Christopher Smith

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LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT: Mars Base Command

By: James Floyd Kelly,Christopher Smith

Congratulations! You’re on Mars Base Alpha, the first human outpost on the red planet. Don’t relax, though. It’s not all roses and unicorns up here. Mars isn’t called "The Bringer of War" for nothing! You’ve just been rained on by a meteor shower and it’s up to you—you!—to put your LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robotics skills to work to save the day, and the base! And that’s only the beginning of the challenges that lie ahead. LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT: Mars Base Command is a book of challenge. It’s about challenging yourself to design and build robots to solve problems, tough problems. Taking a similar approach to best-selling LEGO author James Kelly’s other books, this book presents a series of four challenges in the setting of mankind’s first-ever manned base on the planet Mars. Each challenge begins with a backstory to set the scene. You’re given instructions for constructing a playing field, including devices that your eventual robot must manipulate. Your job is to build a robot that will execute the challenge and garner you the most points. The book requires the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Education Resource Set. Scoring sheets are included that allow for the book’s use in educational and group settings. Teachers can base lesson plans around the different concepts taught in each challenge. Groups and clubs can choose to run mini-competitions in which teams or individuals compete against each other in a race to save the base. LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT: Mars Base Command is an excellent choice for an individual, a group, or a teacher wishing to learn about and have more fun with LEGO’s best-selling robotics platform. Please note: the print version of this title is black & white; the eBook is full color.

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LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT One-Kit Wonders

Ten Inventions to Spark Your Imagination

By: James Floyd Kelly,Matthias Paul Scholz,Christopher R. Smith,Martijn Boogaarts,Jonathan Daudelin,Eric D. Burdo,Laurens Valk,BlueToothKiwi

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LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT One-Kit Wonders

Ten Inventions to Spark Your Imagination

By: James Floyd Kelly,Matthias Paul Scholz,Christopher R. Smith,Martijn Boogaarts,Jonathan Daudelin,Eric D. Burdo,Laurens Valk,BlueToothKiwi

Furnishes detailed, step-by-step instructions for designing, constructing, and programming ten innovative robots--including the Grabbot, Dragster, and The Hand--with detailed guidelines on how a NXT program works and its applications in the world of robotics. Original. (All Users)

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No Starch Press

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1593271883

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9781593271886

DK Readers L2: Story of Coding

By: James Floyd Kelly

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DK Readers L2: Story of Coding

By: James Floyd Kelly

Discover the history of computers and coding. From Ada Lovelace's initial idea of computer programming to today's coding languages like Scratch, Python, Javascript, and more. This reading book for kids explores the world of coding while building reading skills and teaching exciting vocabulary. Packed with photographs, diagrams, fun facts, and strong visual clues to keep your little ones engaged. What exactly is a computer? How do they work? What is a code? What are the different coding languages? This beginner's reader explores it all and more! Young children will find out what coding is, how it developed, and how modern codes are used for everyday purposes. It's the perfect reading book for ages 5-7 who are starting to read fluently with support. Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams and activities. Explore, Engage, And Learn! There's a message for readers to decode, plus tips for writing their own code with child-friendly Scratch programming. This kid's educational book explores the world of coding and is full of facts kids will love reading. While learning to read, kids will also: - Learn about what coding is - Explore the world of early computers - Discover coding languages and coding today - Enjoy cool coding tips and test their knowledge Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled series of kids reading books is now revised and updated. With shiny new jackets and brand-new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts and contains a glossary and index, making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3-11. Add other Level 2 titles to your collection covering a range of topics like LEGO City: Heroes to the Rescue: Find Out How They Keep the City Safe, What Is An Election?, Hello Hedgehog, Amazing Bees, Life In The Stone Age, many Star Wars titles and more.

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1465467327

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LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0

The King's Treasure

By: James Floyd Kelly,Christopher Smith

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LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0

The King's Treasure

By: James Floyd Kelly,Christopher Smith

Follow the adventures of Evan and his archaeologist uncle as they explore for treasure from an ancient kingdom. Help them succeed by building a series of five robots using LEGO's popular MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 robotics kit. Without your robots, Evan and his uncle are doomed to failure and in grave danger. Your robots are the key to their success in unlocking the secret of The King's Treasure! In this sequel to the immensely popular book, LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT: The Mayan Adventure, you get both an engaging story and a personal tutorial on robotics programming. You'll learn about the motors and sensors in your NXT 2.0 kit. You'll learn to constructively brainstorm solutions to problems. And you'll follow clear, photo-illustrated instructions that help you build, test, and operate a series of five robots corresponding to the five challenges Evan and his uncle must overcome in their search for lost treasure. Provides an excellent series of parent/child projects Builds creative and problem-solving skills Lays a foundation for success and fun with LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 Please note: the print version of this title is black & white; the eBook is full color.

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1430224924

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9781430224921

Basic Robot Building With LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0

By: John Baichtal,James Floyd Kelly

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Basic Robot Building With LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0

By: John Baichtal,James Floyd Kelly

Basic Robot Building with LEGO® Mindstorms® NXT 2.0 ABSOLUTELY NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Learn LEGO® Mindstorms® NXT 2.0 from the ground up, hands-on, in full color! Ever wanted to build a robot? Now’s the time, LEGO® Mindstorms® NXT 2.0 is the technology, and this is the book. You can do this, even if you’ve never built or programmed anything! Don’t worry about where to begin: start right here. John Baichtal explains everything you need to know, one ridiculously simple step at a time... and shows you every key step with stunningly clear full-color photos! You won’t just learn concepts–you’ll put them to work in three start-to-finish projects, including three remarkable bots you can build right this minute, with zero knowledge of programming or robotics. It’s going to be simple–and it’s going to be fun. All you need is in the box–and in this book! Unbox your LEGO® Mindstorms® NXT 2.0 set, and discover exactly what you’ve got Build a Backscratching Bot immediately Connect the NXT Intelligent Brick to your computer (Windows or Mac) Navigate the Brick’s menus and upload programs Start writing simple new programs–painlessly Build the Clothesline Cruiser, a robot that travels via rope Program your robot’s movements Learn to create stronger, tougher models Help your robot sense everything from distance and movement to sound and color Build a miniature tank-treaded robot that knows how to rebound Write smarter programs by creating your own programming blocks Discover what to learn next, and which additional parts you might want to buy JOHN BAICHTAL is a contributor to MAKE magazine and Wired’s GeekDad blog. He is the co-author of The Cult of Lego (No Starch) and author of Hack This: 24 Incredible Hackerspace Projects from the DIY Movement (Que). Most recently he wrote Make: Lego and Arduino Projects for MAKE, collaborating with Adam Wolf and Matthew Beckler. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with his wife and three children.

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Que Publishing

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0133111814

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9780133111811

Winning Design!

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Design Patterns for Fun and Competition

By: James Trobaugh

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Winning Design!

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Design Patterns for Fun and Competition

By: James Trobaugh

Winning Design! LEGO Mindstorms NXT Design Patterns for Fun and Competition is about design that works. It’s about building with LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT for fun, for education, but especially for competition. Author James Trobaugh is an experienced coach and leader in the FIRST LEGO League. In this book, he shares his hard-won knowledge about design principles and techniques that contribute to success in robotics competitions. Winning Design! unlocks the secrets of reliable design using LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT. You’ll learn proven design patterns that you can employ for common tasks such as turning, pushing, and pulling. You’ll reduce and compensate for variation in performance from battery charge levels and motor calibration differences. You’ll produce designs that won’t frustrate you by not working, but that will delight you with their reliable performance in the heat of competition. Good design is about more than just the hardware. Software counts for a lot, and Winning Design! has you covered. You’ll find chapters on program design and organization with tips on effective coding and documentation practices. You’ll learn about master programs and the needed flexibility they provide. There’s even a section on presenting your robot and software designs to the judges. Winning Design! is the book you need if your involved in competitions such as FIRST LEGO League events. Whether coach, parent, or student, you’ll find much in this book to make your design and competition experience fun and memorable, and educational. Please note: the print version of this title is black & white; the eBook is full color.

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1430229659

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9781430229650

My Google Nexus 7 and Nexus 10

By: Craig James Johnston

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My Google Nexus 7 and Nexus 10

By: Craig James Johnston

My Google NexusTM 7 and NexusTM 10 Step-by-step instructions and corresponding step number callouts on photos showing you exactly what to do Help when you run into problems or limitations of your Google Nexus tablet or its apps, and you need to figure out what to do Tips and Notes to help you get the most out of your Google Nexus tablet and its apps Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your Google Nexus tablet working just the way you want.Learn how to: • Get started fast • Navigate the Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system • Retrieve, play, and manage music, video, podcasts, and audiobooks • Use the Nexus tablet as a portal to movies and TV content • Buy books and subscribe to magazines • Surf the Web quickly with the built-in Chrome browser • Use Google Wallet to pay at the checkout counter • Simplify your life with the Calendar and Contacts • Learn about Google Now and how to use it • Find any destination with Maps and Navigation apps • Discover, choose, install, and work with new Android apps • Customize your tablet to reflect your personal style, habits, and preferences • Keep your Google Nexus tablet up to date, reliable, and running smoothly CATEGORY: Tablets COVERS: Google Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 USER LEVEL: Beginning-Intermediate

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0133256529

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9780133256529

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT-G Programming Guide

By: James Floyd Kelly

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LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT-G Programming Guide

By: James Floyd Kelly

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Build Your Own CNC Machine

By: James Floyd Kelly,Patrick Hood-Daniel

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Build Your Own CNC Machine

By: James Floyd Kelly,Patrick Hood-Daniel

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1430224908

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3D Printing Projects

Toys, Bots, Tools, and Vehicles To Print Yourself

By: Brook Drumm,James Floyd Kelly,Rick Winscot,John Edgar Park,John Baichtal,Brian Roe,Nick Ernst,Steven Bolin,Caleb Cotter

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3D Printing Projects

Toys, Bots, Tools, and Vehicles To Print Yourself

By: Brook Drumm,James Floyd Kelly,Rick Winscot,John Edgar Park,John Baichtal,Brian Roe,Nick Ernst,Steven Bolin,Caleb Cotter

Even if you've never touched a 3D printer, these projects will excite and empower you to learn new skills, extend your current abilities, and awaken your creative impulses. Each project uses a unique combination of electronics, hand assembly techniques, custom 3D-printed parts, and software, while teaching you how to think through and execute your own ideas. Written by the founder of Printrbot, his staff, and veteran DIY authors, this book of projects exemplifies the broad range of highly personalized, limit-pushing project possibilities of 3D printing when combined with affordable electronic components and materials. In Make: 3D Printing Projects, you'll: Print and assemble a modular lamp that's suitable for beginners--and quickly gets you incorporating electronics into 3D-printed structures. Learn about RC vehicles by fabricating--and driving--your own sleek, shiny, and fast Inverted Trike. Model a 1950s-style Raygun Pen through a step-by-step primer on how to augment an existing object through rapid prototyping. Fabricate a fully functional, battery-powered screwdriver, while learning how to tear down and reconstruct your own tools. Get hands-on with animatronics by building your own set of life-like mechanical eyes. Make a Raspberry Pi robot that rides a monorail of string, can turn corners, runs its own web server, streams video, and is remote-controlled from your phone. Build and customize a bubble-blowing robot, flower watering contraption, and a DIY camera gimbal.

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Maker Media, Inc.

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1457187205

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Planes, Gliders and Paper Rockets

Simple Flying Things Anyone Can Make--Kites and Copters, Too!

By: Rick Schertle,James Floyd Kelly

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Planes, Gliders and Paper Rockets

Simple Flying Things Anyone Can Make--Kites and Copters, Too!

By: Rick Schertle,James Floyd Kelly

Do helicopters need more or less energy to stay in the sky than an airplane? What pushes a rocket to leave the atmosphere? Why can airplanes have smaller motors than helicopters? Help your students learn the answers to these and other questions! Written for educators, homeschoolers, parents--and kids!--this fully illustrated book provides a fun mix of projects, discussion materials, instructions, and subjects for deeper investigation around the basics of homemade flying objects. With the projects in this book, you can spend more time learning and experimenting, and less time planning and preparing. Complete with download links to PDF templates that expand your teaching, this is your one-stop manual for learning about, interacting with, and being curious about airflow, gravity, torque, power, ballistics, pressure, and force. In Make: Planes, Gliders, and Paper Rockets, you'll make and experiment with: Paper catapult helicopter--add an LED light for night launches! Pull-string stick helicopter Rubber band airplane Simple sled kite 25-cent quick-build kite Air rockets with a parachute or a glider Foam air rocket Rocket stands Bounce rocket Low- and high-pressure rocket launchers

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