Basic Electronics for Tomorrow's Inventors (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by McGraw-Hill Education - Europe, New York, 2012
- Softcover
- New
Seller: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, AustraliaAussieBookSeller
AbeBooks seller since June 22, 2007
Condition: New
£ 39.36
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
Paperback. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Learn about electronics with fun experiments and projectsCreated in partnership with Thames & Kosmos, Basic Electronics for Tomorrow's Inventors introduces you to essential electronics concepts through fun, do-it-yourself projects. You'll get tips for setting up your home workbench, safely handling materials, and creating a variety of entertaining gadgets. All of the projects and experiments use inexpensive, readily available electronic components and different types of breadboard, which creates a plug-and-play environment for you to build electronic circuitsno soldering required!Inside you'll find:Things You'll Need--lists of all the electronic components and equipment required for each experimentA Circuit Diagram--shows how each of the electronic components are connected to produce the experimentHow the Circuit Works--identifies the building blocks used to make the circuit and helps you read circuit diagramsBreadboard Layout--close-up photographs that guide you in building each electronic circuitTime to Experiment--explains how to get your experiment workingStep-by-step projects include:Phone experimentsMake an LED light upMake an LED flashCreate colors with an RGB LEDBuild a working telephoneDashboard experimentsCreate indicator lightsBuild a temperature sensorMake an electronic hornSet up a water sensorSecurity experimentsDesign a basic alarm circuitMake a pressure-sensitive matCreate a touch-activated alarmBuild an electronic security keypadMake a reading light that switches on when it goes darkElectronic game experimentsCreate a random number generatorFlip an electronic coinGet ready for infrared target practiceBuild a sound-effects generator Learn all about electronics with hands-on experiments and projects Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…
Seller Inventory # 9780071794695
- Title
- Basic Electronics for Tomorrow's Inventors (Paperback)
- Author
- Nick Dossis
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill Education - Europe, New York
- Publication year
- 2012
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0071794697
- ISBN 13
- 9780071794695
Created in partnership with Thames & Kosmos, Basic Electronics for Tomorrow's Inventors introduces you to essential electronics concepts through fun, do-it-yourself projects. You'll get tips for setting up your home workbench, safely handling materials, and creating a variety of entertaining gadgets. All of the projects and experiments use inexpensive, readily available electronic components and different types of breadboard, which creates a plug-and-play environment for you to build electronic circuits―no soldering required!
Inside you'll find:
- Things You'll Need--lists of all the electronic components and equipment required for each experiment
- A Circuit Diagram--shows how each of the electronic components are connected to produce the experiment
- How the Circuit Works--identifies the building blocks used to make the circuit and helps you read circuit diagrams
- Breadboard Layout--close-up photographs that guide you in building each electronic circuit
- Time to Experiment--explains how to get your experiment working
Step-by-step projects include:
Phone experiments
- Make an LED light up
- Make an LED flash
- Create colors with an RGB LED
- Build a working telephone
- Create indicator lights
- Build a temperature sensor
- Make an electronic horn
- Set up a water sensor
- Design a basic alarm circuit
- Make a pressure-sensitive mat
- Create a touch-activated alarm
- Build an electronic security keypad
- Make a reading light that switches on when it goes dark
- Create a random number generator
- Flip an electronic coin
- Get ready for infrared target practice
- Build a sound-effects generator
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Nick Dossis holds a Higher National Certificate in Electronic/Electrical Engineering. He is the author of several articles published in Everyday Practical Electronics EPE Magazine, a popular monthly publication for electronic hobbyists. Nick has been playing around with electronics for most of his life, originally encouraged by a grandfather who bought him his first crystal radio set when he was six. He continues to design electronic circuits and projects in his spare time. He is the author of Brilliant LED Projects: 20 Electronic Designs for Artists, Hobbyists, and Experimenters, also from McGraw-Hill.
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
AussieBookSeller
Truganina, VIC, Australia
AbeBooks seller since June 22, 2007
Shipping rates from Australia to U.S.A.
| Item | 25 to 45 business days | 8 to 14 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 27.95 | £ 33.24 |
Payment methods
Seller's business information
The Nile Group Pty Ltd
42 Apex Drive
Truganina, VIC Australia 3029
Terms of sale
We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks web sites. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link to contact us and we'll respond within 2 business days.
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to AussieBookSeller, Truganina, Victoria, Australia, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.
Shipping terms
Please note that titles are dispatched from our UK and NZ warehouse. Delivery times specified in shipping terms. Orders ship within 2 business days. Delivery to your door then takes 8-15 days.