Designed for both the student and hobbyist, this updated revision is an
introduction to the theory and practice of electronics including
advances in microcontrollers, sensors, and wireless communication. Each
chapter contains a brief lab to demonstrate the topic under discussion,
then moves on to use all of the knowledge mastered to build a
programmable robot (Arduino and Netduino). New material on using
Raspberry Pi and Python has been included. The companion files include
short videos of the labs, soldering skills, and code samples for
programming of the robot. Covering both the theory and also its
practical applications, this text leads the reader through the basic
scientific concepts underlying electronics, building basic circuits,
learning the roles of the components, the application of digital theory,
and the possibilities for innovation by combining sensors, motors, and
microcontrollers. It includes appendices on mathematics for electronics,
a timeline of electronics innovation, careers in electronics, and a
glossary.
**FEATURES:
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Includes companion files with over twenty video tutorials on currents,
soldering, power supply, resistors, decoder circuits, Raspberry Pi,
animations of featured circuits and more
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Features a chapter on using Raspberry Pi and Python in electronic
projects and a new chapter on Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things
(IoT)
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Leads the reader through an introductory understanding of electronics
with simple labs and then progressing to the construction of a
microcontroller-driven robot using open source software and hardware
(Netduino and Arduino versions)
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Presents theoretical concepts in a conversational tone, followed by
hands-on labs to engage readers by presenting practical applications.
The companion files are also available online by emailing the publisher
with proof of purchase at info@merclearning.com.
