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Affordable Animatronics V1" A Visual Overview" To order this book, contact Wizard Devices ( www.wizard-devices.com )

Affordable Animatronic V2 " Harry's Affordable Animatrnics" Volume Two To order this book, contact Wizard Devices ( www.wizard-devices.com )

Affordable Animatronic V3 " Wearable Animatronics" Coming soon - Under Development To place a pre-order for this book, contact Wizard Devices ( www.wizard-devices.com )

DMX Show Control for Animatronics " Animatronics & Show Control using DMX-512" Coming soon - Under Development To place a pre-order for this book, contact Wizard Devices ( www.wizard-devices.com )

VSA Software Programming Guide Coming soon - Under Development To place a pre-order for this book, contact Wizard Devices ( www.wizard-devices.com )

Create Your Own Pirate Ship - Build a PVC 10' H x 12' L x 3' W Pirate Ship To order this book, contact Wizard Devices ( www.wizard-devices.com )

New Books Under Development

Animatronics Workshop.,,,,. ... ... ,Under Development - coming soon DMX Workshop.,,,,. ... ... .. ... ... .. .Under Development - coming soon Animatronic Parts / Controllers / Hardware

 

 

Affordable Animatronics Volume One	How To Guide - Volume One
IN STOCK Sample Book Pages	Affordable Animatronics - Volume One " A Visual Overview " This handbook is designed to introduce various basic applications found in Animatronics. The book covers simple servo design, sound, lighting, mechanical concepts, basic pneumatic applications and some simple electronic principles such as LED's setup for lighting effects.There are many pages that show applications on how to set up controllers, hardware and parts for a specific application. Information is shown in an easy to follow graphic format with many pictures and drawings showing how to. Readers can use this handbook to help setup there own applications through the sample drawings shown. Handbook showcases several Wizard, Puppet and Sound controller boards, available off the shelf. 118 pages total 9 Pages color Resource page with parts and source listing. Paperback book bound with spiral comb.
Product Description  Catalog No.  Price US $  Affordable Animatronics - Volume One AAB-2005 $ 35.00 Page Update (page 84) ....... 06/17/09     To Place an order for this book, Please contact Wizard Devices ( www.wizard-devices.com )

Affordable Animatronics Volume Three	How To Guide - Volume Three
Sample Book Pages See YouTube Videos of Animatronic Applications Due to the large number of request to have us do this handbook sooner, Volume 3 is currently in development for release late 2015	Affordable Animatronics - Volume Three " Wearable Animatronics - A Visual Overview " This unique handbook is designed to introduce various applications and concepts used in Wearable Animatronics being used in the Entertainment and Haunted Industries. The book covers Design Principles, Sound, Special Effects, Lighting, Mechanical Concepts, Basic Pneumatic Applications, Remote Control Transmitters and Receiver use, Electronic Control Boards, Remote Battery Use, User Safety, Costume, Mask finishing, dressing and detailing and how they apply to wearable animatronic items, like Hats, Shirts, Masks, Costumes and some hand props. Information on how to attach electronic boards, pneumatics and mechanical components to your wearable animatronic costume or mask are also discussed. Information is shown in an easy to follow graphic format with pictures and many technical drawings and concept overviews. Several professional applications with pictures and product details will be reviewed, that are being used today by Hollywood, Theme Parks and major design companies who are creating wearable products for the industry. Readers can use this handbook to help setup there own applications through the sample technical drawings shown. Handbook also showcases several Wizard, Puppet, Sound and unique controller boards, available off the shelf, all easily setup for wearable animatronics. 105 pages total All Pages color Resource page with parts and source listing. Paperback book bound with spiral comb.
Product Description  Catalog No.  Price US $  Affordable Animatronics - V3 ...Out of Stock - Under Development AAB-2012 $ 45.00 To Reserve a Copy of this Book, Please contact Wizard Devices ( www.wizard-devices.com )

DMX Show Control Volume One	DMX Show Control - How To Guide - Volume One
Sample Book Pages	DMX Show Control for Animatronics " Animatronics and Show Control using DMX512- A Visual Overview " Featuring the BPE DMX Control Line This unique handbook is designed to introduce various DMX control boards available from Blue Point Engineering and how they can be used in applications for animatronics and general use in the Entertainment and Haunted Industries. The book covers DMX as a show control method, DMX hardware and devices, Setting up a DMX Network with Servo, Relay MP3 and many other DMX devices, as well as showcases the Brookshire VSA programming Software and how to use it with DMX controlled hardware, Book includes various references, sources, and a CD is included with sample VSA routines. An optional; purchase can be the DMX hand book and the VSA Programming software bundled together, Information is shown in an easy to follow graphic format with pictures and many technical drawings and concept overviews. Several professional applications with pictures and product details will be reviewed, that are being used today by Hollywood, Theme Parks and major design companies in the industry. Readers can use this handbook to help setup there own applications through the sample technical drawings shown. Handbook also showcases several Wizard, Puppet, Sound and unique controller boards, available off the shelf, all easily setup for animatronics and integrated in the DMX world as a Hybrid control system. 300+ pages total All Pages color Resource page with parts and source listing. Paperback book bound with spiral comb.
Product Description  Catalog No.  Price US $ DMX Show Control Book Only....Out of Stock - Under Development AAB-2009 $ 75.00 DMX Show Control Book with VSA Programming Software..Out of Stock  AAB-2010 $ 135.00 VSA Programming Software and CD Demo Routines..Out of Stock  AAB-2011 $ 30.00 To Reserve a Copy of this Book, Please contact Wizard Devices ( www.wizard-devices.com )

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VSA Programming Guide	DMX Show Control - How To Guide - Volume One
	VSA Software Programming Guide This unique guide will introduce the Brookshire VSA software and take the user through several programming examples and sample setup overviews for using VSA as a control software in an Animatronics Character, Haunted House or show control systems using the Blue Point Engineering DMX Products along and several other manufacture DMX products. 100 pages total All Pages color Resource page with parts and source listing. Paperback book bound with spiral comb.
Product Description  Catalog No.  Price US $ VSA Programming Guide - Guide Only..Out of Stock - Under Development AAB-2010 $ 25.00 VSA Programming Software and CD Demo Routines..Out of Stock  AAB-2011 $ 30.00 To Reserve a Copy of this Book, Please contact Wizard Devices ( www.wizard-devices.com )

Create Your Own Pirate Ship	How To Guide - Volume One
	Create Your Own Pirate Ship by Jim Litchko, The PVC Artist Are you looking for that Halloween display that will wow the neighborhood, an inexpensive and mobile ship for a theater play? Perhaps you need a school display for Columbus Day or Thanksgiving, scouts or shop project, or a ship for a float in a parade? This book contains the following to provide you with instructions for making a ship for all purposes: * Size: 10'H x 12'L x 3'W * Building Material Cost: ~$ 200.00 ..........( PVC Pipe, Hardware, Bubble Wrap ) * Easily Build in 24 hours or less * Complete parts listing * Full set of instructions augmented with actual photos * Parts available in local stores or online * No special tools or skills required * Collapsible for easy storage and reuse * Includes recommendations for enhancing impact ( Lighting, Fog Effects, Ship Movement, etc. )
Product Description  Catalog No.  Price US $  Create Your Own Pirate Ship - Available CPB-2005 $ 35.00 To Place an order for this book, Please contact Wizard Devices ( www.wizard-devices.com )

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Future New Books Under Development

"Affordable Animatronic - Mechanical Basics" ( Under Development )
A hand book designed for the imagineer interested in learning about animatronics, with hands-on, illustrations, technical information, overviews and references

(More information will be available as well as pre- book orders, as we near the release date )
Estimated Price $ 65.00

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"Affordable Animatronic - Advanced Projects " ( Under Development )
A hand book with various Animatronic based projects.
(More information will be available as well as pre- book orders, as we near the release date )
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Additional Books Under Development
(Coming Soon)

Animatronic books. A Series of "How to Guides" ( Under Development )

Volume 1. Animatronics Introduction and Techniques
Volume 2. Computer Control of Animatronic Devices
Volume 3. Animatronic Projects
Volume 4. Advanced Animatronic Projects

"Animatronics - A handbook for the Hobbyist and Professional Imagineer ( Under Development )
.... Volume 1 Introduction and Techniques"
- Definition of Animatronics
- Past Present and Future of Animatronics
- Design Methods / Considerations
- Type of Animatronics Methods
- References / (Mechanical, Electrical)
- Safety ( Personal, Tools, Materials )
- Tools, Use of and Techniques
- Building Aids, Tools
- Materials
- Sound addition
- Motion Control
- Special Effects
- Careers
- References - Books, Videos, Internet Sites

"Animatronics - A handbook for the Hobbyist and Professional Imagineer ( Under Development )
.... Volume 2 Computer Control of Animatronic Devices "
- Interfaces and CPU's
- Sensor Integration
- Mechanical Integration
- Software Control
- Device Integration System Control
- Sample Projects
- Diagnostics, Utility Tools

"Animatronics - A handbook for the Hobbyist and Professional Imagineer ( Under Development )
.... Volume 3 Animatronic Projects "
- Basic Mechanical Movements ( horizontal, vertical, circular )
- Eye Mechanisms
- Full Motion Puppet Mechanism
- Mechanical Turn Table
- Special Mechanisms / Device Integration

"Animatronics - A handbook for the Hobbyist and Professional Imagineer ( Under Development )
.... Volume 4 Advanced Animatronic Projects "
- Movement Mechanisms for Micro Camera
- Complex Mechanical Movements ( Butterfly project )
- Multiple Axis, Motion Mechanisms
- System Integration
- Special Effects Mechanisms / Devices