Make: Electronics

Want to learn the fundamentals of electronics in a fun and experiential way? Start working on some excellent projects as soon as you crack open this unique, hands-on book. Build the circuits first, then learn the theory behind them! With Make: Electronics, you'll learn all of the basic components and important principles through a series of "learn by discovery" experiments. And you don't need to know a thing about electricity to get started.

Get step-by-step instructions on building working devices that demonstrate fundamentals such as voltage, amperage, resistance, inductance, and capacitance. Then tackle more complex electronics concepts, including analog/digital conversion, logic gates, and integrated circuits. Along the way, you'll learn valuable tips and techniques, always with clear explanations of what you're doing and why.

• Start out by breaking things -- experiment with components and learn why you experience failure
• Set up a tricked-out project space -- your own at-home work area, equipped with all of the tools and parts you'll need for the experiments in this book
• Learn about all of the key electronic components and their functions within a circuit through a series of clearly presented, well-illustrated experiments
• Create a car alarm, holiday lights, wearable electronic jewelry, audio generators, a crystal radio, and a touch-sensitive lamp
• Work with brushed DC and stepper motors to understand their principles and applications
• Learn about programmable microcontrollers by building an automous robot cart that can sense its environment and avoid obstacles
• If you've always wanted to learn electronics, but were intimidated by other books and overly-technical websites, this book is for you!

Info:

• Paperback: 350 pages
• Publisher: Make Books; 1st edition (December 17, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0596153740
• ISBN-13: 978-0596153748