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Make: Electronics (Learning by Discovery)

Make: Electronics (Learning by Discovery)Author: Charles Platt
Publisher: Make
Category: Book

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Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Pages: 352
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 8 x 0.7

ISBN: 0596153740
EAN: 9780596153748
ASIN: 0596153740

Publication Date: December 17, 2009
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Also Available In:

  • Paperback - Make: Electronics
  • Paperback - MAKE: Electronics: Learning Through Discovery (text only)1st (First) edition by C.Platt
  • Kindle Edition - Make: Electronics: Learning Through Discovery

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DIVp"This is teaching at its best!"brbr --Hans Camenzind, inventor of the 555 timer (the world's most successful integrated circuit), and author of iMuch Ado About Almost Nothing: Man's Encounter with the Electron/i (Booklocker.com)/pp "A fabulous book: well written, well paced, fun, and informative. I also love the sense of humor. It's very good at disarming the fear. And it's igorgeous/i. I'll be recommending this book highly."brbr --Tom Igoe, author of Physical Computing and Making Things Talkbrbr/ppWant to learn the fundamentals of electronics in a fun, hands-on way? With iMake: Electronics/i, you'll start working on real projects as soon as you crack open the book. Explore all of the key components and essential principles through a series of fascinating experiments. You'll build the circuits first, ithen/i learn the theory behind them!/pp bBuild working devices, from simple to complex/b You'll start with the basics and then move on to more complicated projects. Go from switching circuits to integrated circuits, and from simple alarms to programmable microcontrollers. Step-by-step instructions and more than 500 full-color photographs and illustrations will help you use -- and understand -- electronics concepts and techniques./pulliDiscover by breaking things: experiment with components and learn from failure /liliSet up a tricked-out project space: make a work area at home, equipped with the tools and parts you'll need /liliLearn about key electronic components and their functions within a circuit /liliCreate an intrusion alarm, holiday lights, wearable electronic jewelry, audio processors, a reflex tester, and a combination lock /liliBuild an autonomous robot cart that can sense its environment and avoid obstacles /liliGet clear, easy-to-understand explanations of what you're doing and why/li/ul/div

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