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Building Bots: Designing and Building Warrior Robots

2 reviews
William Gurstelle

Chicago Review Press, 2002

Great robot combat book for beginners
This book is a must read for those new to the sport and who are interested in R/C robot combat tournaments. It primarily focuses on the basics of robot construction, from locomotion to weapon systems to robot fighting styles. Basic robot physics, tactics and acquiring sponsorship are covered as well. It also presents the issues involved with putting on your own tournament. There are ...

Building Bots
William Gurstelle

Independent Pub Group, 2002

Adventures from the Technology Underground: Catapults, Pulsejets, Rail Guns, Flamethrowers, Tesla Coils, Air ...

15 reviews
William Gurstelle

Three Rivers Press, 2007

Great Intro to Alternative Science Projects!
Bill Gurtelle's latest book is a great intro to several fringe science & engineering contests & hobbies. It's a good read, without getting into too much technical detail (the Further Reading section @ the end leads you to sources for more details on the topics you liked reading about). Pick it up if you're a tinkerer, a hacker, or want to find something non-frumpy to do with your engineering ...

The Art of the Catapult: Build Greek Ballistae, Roman Onagers, English Trebuchets, and More Ancient Artillery

18 reviews
William Gurstelle

Chicago Review Press, 2004

Great for medieval enthusiasts
My (7 year old) son got this book from the library and I thought it was for reference only. Once my son looked through it, he picked a project and wanted to make it. After some convincing (the argument that he needed to build a model for the cub scouts was really good) He built the balista. With a bit of help (I drilled the holes) he was able to do the rest by himself with supervision. It shoots ...

Adventures from the Technology Underground (Unabridged)
William Gurstelle

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Backyard Ballistics: Build Potato Cannons, Paper Match Rockets, Cincinnati Fire Kites, Tennis Ball Mortars, ...

42 reviews
William Gurstelle

Chicago Review Press, 2001

A great guide for projects with your kids
Some of the stuff in here is dangerous, but kids will never respect danger if they don't experience a little firsthand. The projects in the book are a lot of fun and can teach you a lot about physics and chemistry.

Whoosh Boom Splat: The Garage Warrior's Guide to Building Projectile Shooters

4 reviews
William Gurstelle

Three Rivers Press, 2007

Another Gurstelle Great!
I just received this book in the mail and was so excited that I did a quick scan to see what I could "put together" NOW! There were so many fun things to do in this book. Very inventive. I love the way Gurstelle gives praise to the past by creating a steam cannon designed by DaVinci (which was inspired by Archimedes). I can't wait to build even more!