Chapter 1

Introduction

Chapter Outline

This is a book intended for individuals who are just getting started in electronics and microcontrollers, as well as individuals who have some experience and simply want to learn how to make an exciting robot out of a modified radio-controlled car and a low-power, but powerful, microcontroller. For those with experience, the first several chapters, which are a review of theory, can be skipped. For those just starting out, the best idea is to read the book through.

Expected reader background

To make good use of this material, the reader should have, at a minimum, knowledge of the following:

1. Mathematics ...

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