pic: FIRST Robots: Behind the Design (Cover)

[Vince]

Here is an example of the book contents - 2 of the 10 pages on Team 357.



As I get additional examples from the publisher, I'll share them with Chief Delphi readers. My intent is to share some images of the work to better help teams strengthen their submissions for the 2007 book. As you can see, clear images are a must-have, and the images need to be of the creative aspects of the design. Since teams will start winning awards next week, these pages should give an idea of the type of images to gather if you want to make it into the 2007 edition of the book.

The book is now listed on Rockport's website, complete with Stephanie’s bio and a link back to Chief Delphi.
FIRST Design Book at Rockport Publishers web site

Students could take a copy of the web page to their school librarian and ask the librarian to get a copy. There are certainly a number of other robot books out there in addition to this one that could be requested to update a school's collection of robot materials in the library.

Cheers – Vince

P.S. Just to be in the open on this - Neither Stephanie nor I am are getting any commission or kick-back based on book sales. While the publisher did pay us a modest sum to assemble the book, Stephanie and I do not financially benefit by the book's sales performance.

My goal is to help teams better understand the book so that they can assemble strong submissions for the next issue. The more that FIRST teams and others support the project, the better the chances are this project to expand FIRST.

These are my personal views on the process and plans.

I am on vacation from work today and as such this post is not a conflict of interest between the day job and the FIRST hobby. Updating the Chief Delphi community is a lot more fun than shoveling snow (which I should be doing).

[WernerNYK]

Vince,

Amazon is selling this book for $26.39. If it is available at the Championship in April, do you know if it will it be at a discounted price or the list price of $39.99?

[Vince]

I'm unsure of the details for Championship sales, as well as amazon's discounting practices. I can keep you posted on the details as I discover them.

[kawelch]

FIRST should put a link to the Amazon page on their website... then wouldn't they get 5 or 10% of the price if you purchase through their link. That money could help fund the next book.

OR maybe I should put it on my team's site...hmmmmm?

[Chris_Elston]

Originally Posted by Vince

P.S. Just to be in the open on this - Neither Stephanie nor I am are getting any commission or kick-back based on book sales. While the publisher did pay us a modest sum to assemble the book, Stephanie and I do not financially benefit by the book's sales performance.

Mr. Wilczynski,

Thanks for the information!

I think you should sign up for an Amazon Associates program.

http://affiliate-program.amazon.com/gp/associates/join

Post a link with your affiliate link. I would be the first to click and buy the book so you get some kind of compensation for your hard work.

Thank you for taking the time to do this for all the FIRST teams!

Surely, your work is worth something so you and Stephanie will continue to keep working on this project for many years to come.


Chris

[Dan Petrovic]

The turret at the bottom left reminds me of 190's turret from last year.

[Steve Kaneb]

Originally Posted by InfernoX14

The turret at the bottom left reminds me of 190's turret from last year.

That's because it is.
The next picture on that level is part of our brainstorming.

[rachal]

Wow, 357 has some NICE mecanums. How big are they, 10 inches? 12?

[jester_assault]

Originally Posted by rachal

Wow, 357 has some NICE mecanums. How big are they, 10 inches? 12?

Thank You, and they are ten inches.

[Ellery]

I just saw a copy of it today - what an awesome book. Great Job Vince and Stephanie! Are all the copies hard covers?

I'm still waiting for my copy from the Amazon Preorder.

[Stephanie.S]

Yes, all copies will be hard cover, and I don't believe the Amazon pre-orders will be shipped until May. I'm glad the book is getting such a positive response, and hope to meet the teams at the Championship!

[ahecht]

Originally Posted by Vince

Here is an example of the book contents - 2 of the 10 pages on Team 357.

Vince, I hate to break it to you, but there is a typo on the bottom of page 8. It should say "a piece of art..."