Electronics is fascinating -- want to make something of it? This book shows you how!
You can make all sorts of things, once you understand what electronics is and how it works. This book helps you out with that part, explaining the whole thing in plain English. Learn how electricity functions, how to harness it and put it to work, what tools you need to build circuits, what you can make with them, and how to do it safely.
- Mystery solved -- understand what makes your iPod, remote control, and computer work
- Essential stuff -- outfit your electronics lab with all the necessary tools, including some that will surprise you
- Schematic road maps -- learn to read schematics and understand how they help your project get where it's going
- Symbols of power -- recognize all the identifiers for power sources, grounds, and components
- Tools of the trade -- discover how to use a multimeter, logic probe, o...