Practical Electronics: Components and Techniques

Practical Electronics: Components and Techniques
John M. Hughes (Author)

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Encyclopedia of Electronic Components Volume 3: Light, Sound, Heat, Motion, Ambient, and Electrical Sensors

Encyclopedia of Electronic Components Volume 3: Light, Sound, Heat, Motion, Ambient, and Electrical Sensors
Charles Platt (Author)

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Make: Electronics (Learning by Discovery)

Make: Electronics (Learning by Discovery)
Charles Platt (Author)
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Make: More Electronics: Journey Deep Into the World of Logic Chips, Amplifiers, Sensors, and Randomicity

Make: More Electronics: Journey Deep Into the World of Logic Chips, Amplifiers, Sensors, and Randomicity
Charles Platt (Author)
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Make: Getting Started with Arduino: The Open Source Electronics Prototyping Platform

Make: Getting Started with Arduino: The Open Source Electronics Prototyping Platform
Massimo Banzi (Author), Michael Shiloh (Author)
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Arduino For Dummies

Arduino For Dummies
John Nussey (Author)

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Make the most of Arduino's incredible capabilities with this great guide

A hardware development platform built around an open-source, programmable circuit board, Arduino offers a simple way to build interactive robots or electronic devices, or add interactivity to existing devices. And whether you're a programmer, designer, hacker, engineer, or serious tinkerer, Arduino For Dummies is the perfect place to start. This book offers all the info you need on Arduino--as well as on electronics, programming, prototyping, and soldering--to jump right in. Read this book and get cracking in the fun and fascinating world of creative hardware hacking.

• Gets you up and running on Arduino and introduces the exciting world of physical computing
• Explains the Arduino Development Environment
• Covers programming using Processing, creating basic projects that include sound and light, how to connect Arduino to motors and servos, how to expand with specialty hardware, and more
• Includes 10 cool projects that are fun to build

It's hardware, it's software, it's fun! Start building the next cool gizmo with Arduino and Arduino For Dummies.

• Rank: #54993 in Books
• Published on: 2013-06-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 456 pages

Hacking Electronics: An Illustrated DIY Guide for Makers and Hobbyists

Hacking Electronics: An Illustrated DIY Guide for Makers and Hobbyists
Simon Monk (Author)

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Bring your electronic inventions to life!

Who needs an electrical engineering degree? This intuitive guide shows how to wire, disassemble, tweak, and re-purpose everyday devices quickly and easily. Packed with full-color illustrations, photos, and diagrams, Hacking Electronics teaches by doing--each topic features fun, easy-to-follow projects. Discover how to hack sensors, accelerometers, remote controllers, ultrasonic rangefinders, motors, stereo equipment, microphones, and FM transmitters. The final chapter contains useful information on getting the most out of cheap or free bench and software tools.

Safely solder, join wires, and connect switches

Identify components and read schematic diagrams

Understand the how and why of electronics theory

Work with transistors, LEDs, and laser diode modules

Power your devices with a/c supplies, batteries, or solar panels

Get up and running on Arduino boards and pre-made modules

Use sensors to detect everything from noxious gas to acceleration

Build and modify audio amps, microphones, and transmitters

Fix gadgets and scavenge useful parts from dead equipment

• Rank: #24329 in Books
• Published on: 2013-03-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.09" h x .47" w x 7.40" l, 1.08 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages