this book will turn you on to real-world electronics. It quickly coversthe essentials, and then focuses on the how-to instead of theory. Itcovers: Fundamental concepts such as circuits, schematics, voltage,safety, and more Tools of the trade, including multimeters,oscilloscopes, logic probes, and more Common electronic components(e.g. resistors, capacitors, transistors) Making circuits usingbreadboards and printed circuit boards Microcontrollers (implementationand programming) Author Gordon McComb has more than a million copies ofhis books in print, including his bestselling Robot Builder's Bonanzaand VCRs and Camcorders For Dummies. He really connects with readers!With lots of photos and step-by-step explanations, this book will haveyou connecting electronic components in no time! In fact, it includesfun ideas for great projects you can build in 30 minutes or less.You'll be amazed! Then you can tackle cool robot projects that willamaze your friends! (The book gives you lots to choose from.)Studentswill find this a great reference and supplement to the typical dry,dull textbook. So whether you just want to bone up on electronics orwant to get things hooked up, souped up, or fixed up,...whether you'reinterested in fixing old electronic equipment, understanding guitarfuzz amps, or tinkering with robots, Electronics For Dummies is yourquick connection to the stuff you need to know. |