Learn how to make your robot. http://www.societyofrobots.com Ever got your PCB boards assembled or manufactured and want to know if they are RoHS compliant? This tutorial shows you how. http://www.societyofrobots.com/lead_testing_tutorial.shtml I custom made a long range IrDA compatible IR transceiver complete with encoding/decoding. I'm demonstrating it using the Axon microcontroller, and using Bluetooth to upload data to my PC. http://www.societyofrobots.com/electronics_irda_tutorial.shtml Learn how to select and add crystal oscillators to your microcontroller to soup up the speed. http://www.societyofrobots.com/microcontroller_xtal.shtml Want to chat in real-time about robotics? Have simple questions and need a fast response? Try out the new AI supported chat room by asking your basic question in regular english. Or just shoot the bull about whatever! (requires robotforum membership/password) http://www.societyofrobots.com/robotforum/chat/ The Axon microcontroller is now on sale, selling for $100 + shipping. http://www.societyofrobots.com/axon The SoR Biped Engine is simple to use software to get your robot biped walking within ~30 minutes by PC control. http://www.societyofrobots.com/sor_biped_engine.shtml This tutorial is written for those who create hobbyist websites (such as for robotics), aren't web security experts, and want simple tips to protect themselves from hacks. http://www.societyofrobots.com/misc_hackproof.shtml RoboRealm has partnered with SoR to allow for RoboRealms amazing free computer vision software to control the Axon. It includes an interface to control servos from your PC - and its all open source. http://www.roborealm.com/help/SOR_Axon.php Free access to plug-n-play SoR Scope, software that converts your Axon into a 16 channel oscilloscope. Who wants to spend hundreds or thousands on a clunky oscilloscope anyway? No programming necessary. http://www.societyofrobots.com/sor_scope.shtml Learn how and why to simulate your robots. http://www.societyofrobots.com/programming_robot_simulation.shtml Have you ever wondered the demographics of who makes robots? Given SoR's extensive data collection, I attempt to scientifically answer that question. http://www.societyofrobots.com/robot_trends_2008.shtml I'm always asked about where to get software for making robots, such as CAD, PCB design, electronics simulators, robot simulators, computer vision software, etc. I have no compiled all it into an easy to access list. http://www.societyofrobots.com/robot_parts_list_software.shtml