topic Re: Another Book Update in BreakPoint

Another Book Update

Harold_Timmis — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:28:16 GMT

Greetings fellow LabVIEWers,

I haven't updated my books progress in some time so I figured I would do so now. The book is going to be published on time (Oct. 31st), at this point the book is about 95% completed (all chapters submitted and edited just waiting to do the final look through). Also my book will be featured in the October addition of Robot Magazine so check that out if you want even more information on my book. Here is a bit of information on my book if you want to read it:

Publishing Date: 10-31-2011

ISBN13: 978-1-4302-3885-0

Integrate LabVIEW and the Arduino Microcontroller
Use Serial communication to control a robot over Bluetooth with an XBOX controller
Use several peripherals such as: Monochrome LCD screens, Color LCD screens, H-bridges, GSM Modules, Bluetooth communication, USB communication, Motors, Switches, various sensors (ultrasonic, temperature, PIR, etc…), GPS communication, NMEA sentences, and the XBOX controller.
Teaching engineers, hobbyists, engineering students about the engineering process and how it can be used to create sound prototypes.

also you can read more information on this website:

http://www.apress.com/9781430238850

Thanks everyone have a great day!

Re: Another Book Update

SteveChandler — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 22:33:07 GMT

Cool! More people should write books about LabVIEW. I am a bookaholic and already have all the good LabVIEW ones.

Re: Another Book Update

smercurio_fc — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:59:11 GMT

I've got nothing against Harold, and I wish him the best of luck on his book....

.... but ...

... at what point do these posts become ... advertisements?

I'm asking in order to be fair to everyone who might want to "notify" others of stuff they've done. I don't have anything along those lines, but then others may. The Terms of Use for the site is somewhat vague, in that in only says that "Advertising or offering to sell or buy any goods or services. " is prohibited. Define advertising. I know, for example, that JKI has posted about their toolkits that you need to buy, and I know that I've recommended their use on the LabVIEW forum more than once. But then, I'm making a recommendation for someone to use a product. I make no money from their sale.

Re: Another Book Update

Harold_Timmis — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:50:50 GMT

I am just letting ppl know about my book. Nothing more; I just want you guys to know about it because I have been on this forum for several years and like to share what I am up to. sorry if it offended anyone have a great day.

Re: Another Book Update

SteveChandler — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:05:04 GMT

I don't want to speak for anyone but I didn't get the impression that smercurio_fc was offended. I think he is just pointing out that it might be a grey area.

It makes me wonder if my recent post about Wikipedia here was cool. I get nothing out of it other than continued use of Wikipedia

Re: Another Book Update

smercurio_fc — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:11:22 GMT

Indeed, I am not offended by Harold's post and as I said, I have nothing against you, Harold, and I hope you sell lots and lots of books. I am asking a general question here to get a clarification on what's considered "advertisement", and what's not. To your uncertainty, Steve, there is a distinct difference between your post about Wikipedia and Harold's posts. You have no financial stake in the posting - if people decide to contribute to Wikipedia you get no monetary compensation from it. However, in Harold's case it's quite different - he has something to gain from it. I am not saying he shouldn't do it, I'm asking if there should be a line, and what that line should be.

Re: Another Book Update

Darin.K — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:21:18 GMT

No issue with the updates per se, I just think it would have made a better story if all of the updates had been contained in a single thread.

Re: Another Book Update

Harold_Timmis — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:41:08 GMT

you have a good point Darin:)

Re: Another Book Update

Ben — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:55:40 GMT

I don't mind the updates.

As far as I am concerned is will be the first book coming from one of us since the Exchange started. This is something I want to encourage and am pleased to hear.

Go Harold GO!

Ben

Re: Another Book Update

SteveChandler — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:00:37 GMT

@smercurio_fc wrote:

I am asking a general question here to get a clarification on what's considered "advertisement", and what's not.

Well definately after it is published although I hope Harrold will post an announcement when it is released. That might be pushing it.

NI people, should Harrold post the release announcement?

Re: Another Book Update

JÞB — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:52:08 GMT

Chiming in:

Harold I'm OK with the book announcments (and may buy a copy). Breakpoint is the logical forum to post off-topic discussions and well, frankly where else would we obtain information of interest about products and services that are of use.

Perhaps a brief announcment and a PM-offline changeover would avoid some technical issues (I've picked up a few consult gigs that way and am unashamed of it)

Re: Another Book Update

http — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 23:31:14 GMT

thanks for the update. Sounds like an interesting book and its not too expensive!

Re: Another Book Update

Harold_Timmis — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:31:45 GMT

book update: well it looks like Apress is shipping my book out on November the 9th rather then October 31st, but I am going to call them and see why my book is going out later then expected.

Re: Another Book Update

LV_Pro — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:05:14 GMT

They are all anticipating suffering the sugar rush of pre-Halloween candy! Good Luck

Re: Another Book Update

Harold_Timmis — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:15:18 GMT

Well my book has been published on Amazon.com and will be out tomorrow on Apress.com.

Re: Another Book Update

Hornless.Rhino — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:11:13 GMT

@harold Timmis wrote:

Well my book has been published on Amazon.com and will be out tomorrow on Apress.com.

Well done. Congrats.

Re: Another Book Update

JÞB — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:06:13 GMT

@harold Timmis wrote:

Well my book has been published on Amazon.com and will be out tomorrow on Apress.com.

Signed copies for Kudos?

Re: Another Book Update

Harold_Timmis — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:26:30 GMT

Hey Guys/Gals you can check out my book in the January/Febuary edition of Robot Magazine Page 16

Re: Another Book Update

SteveChandler — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:51:48 GMT

I ordered and received the LabVIEW/Arduino bundle from Sparkfun. I just placed an order for your book from Amazon and will be sure to leave a review there. I played around with lots of microcontrollers but the Arduino is going to be new to me. I just have to figure out what I'm going to do with the thing.