Electronics For Dummies (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, Chichester, 2009
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Paperback. Do you dream of wiring up a flashing LED, experimenting with infrared detectors, or building a walking-talking robot from scratch? Do you want to understand what capacitors, oscilloscopes and transistors actually do? Then look no further! Electronics For Dummies, UK Editioncovers everything from understanding the technology behind day-to-day gadgets, to reading a schematic, getting to grips with multimeters, and devising projects that are both useful and fun. With UK-specific information on where to purchase components for your workbench and the most useful websites and resources, this essential guide will get you up, running, and switched on in no time. Electronics For Dummies, UK Edition includes: Part I: Understanding The Fundamentals of Electronics Chapter 1: What is Electronics and What Can It Do For You?Chapter 2: Moving Electrons to Make Something HappenChapter 3: Meeting Up with ResistanceChapter 4: Getting a Charge Out of CapacitorsChapter 5: Curling Up With Coils and CrystalsChapter 6: The Wide World of SemiconductorsChapter 7: Packing Parts Together on Integrated CircuitsChapter 8: Rounding Out Your Parts List Part II: Getting Your Hands Dirty Chapter 9: Setting Up Shop and Ensuring Your SafetyChapter 10: Reading SchematicsChapter 11: Constructing CircuitsChapter 12: Measuring and Analysing Circuits Part III: Putting Theory Into Practice Chapter 13: Exploring Some Learning CircuitsChapter 14: Great Projects You Can Build in 30 Minutes or LessChapter 15: Cool Robot Projects to Amaze Your Friends and Family Part IV: The Part of Tens Chapter 16: Ten (Or So) Terrific Tips to Help You SucceedChapter 17: Ten Great Electronics Parts SourcesChapter 18: Ten Electronics Formulas You Should Know Appendix: Internet Resources Getting Up to Speed with Tutorials and General InformationFiguring Things Out with CalculatorsSurfing for CircuitsAsking Questions in Discussion ForumsGetting Things Surplus Do you dream of wiring up a flashing LED, experimenting with infrared detectors, or building a walking-talking robot from scratch? This book covers everything from understanding the technology behind day-to-day gadgets, to reading a schematic, getting to grips with multimeters, and devising projects that are both useful and fun. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Electronics For Dummies (Paperback)
- Author
- Dickon Ross
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc, Chichester
- Publication year
- 2009
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0470681780
- ISBN 13
- 9780470681787
With UK-specific information on where to purchase components for your workbench and the most useful websites and resources, this essential guide will get you up, running, and switched on in no time.
Electronics For Dummies, UK Edition includes:
Part I: Understanding The Fundamentals of Electronics
Chapter 1: What is Electronics and What Can It Do For You?
Chapter 2: Moving Electrons to Make Something Happen
Chapter 3: Meeting Up with Resistance
Chapter 4: Getting a Charge Out of Capacitors
Chapter 5: Curling Up With Coils and Crystals
Chapter 6: The Wide World of Semiconductors
Chapter 7: Packing Parts Together on Integrated Circuits
Chapter 8: Rounding Out Your Parts List
Part II: Getting Your Hands Dirty
Chapter 9: Setting Up Shop and Ensuring Your Safety
Chapter 10: Reading Schematics
Chapter 11: Constructing Circuits
Chapter 12: Measuring and Analysing Circuits
Part III: Putting Theory Into Practice
Chapter 13: Exploring Some Learning Circuits
Chapter 14: Great Projects You Can Build in 30 Minutes or Less
Chapter 15: Cool Robot Projects to Amaze Your Friends and Family
Part IV: The Part of Tens
Chapter 16: Ten (Or So) Terrific Tips to Help You Succeed
Chapter 17: Ten Great Electronics Parts Sources
Chapter 18: Ten Electronics Formulas You Should Know
Appendix: Internet Resources
Getting Up to Speed with Tutorials and General Information
Figuring Things Out with Calculators
Surfing for Circuits
Asking Questions in Discussion Forums
Getting Things Surplus
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About the Author
Dickon Ross is the Editor-in-Chief of Engineering & Technology Magazine, published by the IET. He is also the launch Editor of Flipside, a science, engineering and technology magazine aimed at teenagers. Cathleen Shamieh is a technology writer with extensive engineering and consulting experience. Gordon McComb is an electronics author and consultant.
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
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