The popular evil genius format provides hobbyists with a fun and inexpensive way to learn Mechatronics (the merger of electronics and mechanics) via 25 complete projects. <li>Projects include: mechanical race car combat robot ionic motor electromagnet robotic arm light beam remote control and more <li>Includes parts lists and tool bin for each project <li>Covers all the preparation needed to begin building such as how to solder how to recognize components and diagrams how to read a schematic etc.