This is the simplest, quickest, least technical, most affordable
introduction to basic electronics. No tools are necessary--not even a
screwdriver. Easy Electronics should satisfy anyone who has felt
frustrated by entry-level books that are not as clear and simple as they
are supposed to be.
Brilliantly clear graphics will take you step by step through 12 basic
projects, none of which should take more than half an hour. Using
alligator clips to connect components, you see and hear
immediateresults. The hands-on approach is fun and intriguing,
especially for family members exploring the projects together.
The 12 experiments will introduce you to switches, resistors,
capacitors, transistors, phototransistors, LEDs, audio transducers, and
a silicon chip. You'll even learn how to read schematics by comparing
them with the circuits that you build.
No prior knowledge is required, and no math is involved. You learn by
seeing, hearing, and touching. By the end of Experiment 12, you may be
eager to move on to a more detailed book. Easy Electronics will
function perfectly as a prequel to the same author's bestseller, Make:
Electronics.
All the components listed in the book are inexpensive and readily
available from online sellers. A very affordable kit has been developed
in conjunction with the book to eliminate the chore of shopping for
separate parts. A QR code inside the book will take you to the vendor's
web site.
Concepts include:
Transistor as a switch or an amplifier
Phototransistor to function as an alarm
Capacitor to store and release electricity
Transducer to create sounds from a timer
Resistor codes
A miniature light bulb to display voltage
The inner workings of a switch
Using batteries and resistors in series and parallel
Creating sounds by the pressure of your finger
Making a matchbox that beeps when you touch it
And more. Grab your copy and start experimenting!
