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Author
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Step-by-step instructions to building more than 30 fascinating devices are included in this book for workbench warriors and grown-up geeks. Detailed illustrations and diagrams explain how to construct a simple radio with a soldering iron, a few basic circuits, and three shiny pennies. Instructions are included for a rotary steam engine that requires a candle, a soda can, a length of copper tubing, and just 15 minutes. To use optics to roast a hot...
Author
Publisher
No Starch Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Through full-color photographs, this book examines the "accidental beauty" of electronic components, or the esthetic design of things consumers were never expected to see. Includes brief discussions of how these components work, how they were manufactured, and how they are used"--
Author
Publisher
No Starch Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"A collection of DIY hardware projects using circuits, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi to store electricity, detect invading zombies, generate solar power, and create communication and surveillance devices. Projects include alarms, low-power LED lighting, an FM radio frequency hopper, a periscope, a wind turbine, and flash, movement, and noise makers"--
Author
Publisher
MakerMedia
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Make: Tech DIY introduces younger children to the magic of electronics through the softer side of circuits! Young explorers will learn about electronics through sewing and craft projects aimed at maker parents and their children, elementary school teachers, and kids' activity leaders. Each project introduces new skills and new components in a progressive series of projects that take learners from the very basics to understanding how to use components...
Author
Series
Publisher
Maker Media
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"A practical and comprehensive guide to becoming a hero of the new industrial revolution. Features dozens of color images, techniques to transform your ideas into physical projects, and must-have skills to help you unleash your creativity, make successful projects, and work toward a sustainable maker business." --
Author
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
"Perfect for the do-it-yourselfer, this handy guide to household electronics gives the weekend workbench enthusiast a multitude of ideas on how to salvage valuable parts from old electronics and turn them into useful gadgets once more. This handbook is loaded with information and helpful tips for disassembling old and broken electronics. Each of the more than 50 deconstruction projects includes a "treasures cache" of the components to be found, a...
Author
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
This fresh collection of more than 20 science projects--from hydrogen fuel cells to computer-controlled radio transmitters--is perfect for the tireless tinkerer. Innovative activities include taking detailed plant cell photographs through a microscope using a disposable camera; building a rocket engine out of aluminum foil, paper clips, and kitchen matches; and constructing a geodesic dome out of gumdrops and barbecue skewers. Organized by scientific...
Author
Publisher
McGraw Hill Education
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Craft awesome DIY electronics projects using fabric, paper, and creativity -- no prior experience necessary! This fun TAB guide provides an entertaining, hands-on introduction to electronics and making. The book contains 20 DIY projects that teach electronics and craft skills using inexpensive, readily available materials. You'll also find four inspiring interviews with awesome makers. The author explains how to work with conductive thread, sewable...
Author
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Education
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"This book covers the basics of electronics but the focus is on the overall design of the product. The author argues that design is really a product-level consideration and not something that happens at the circuit level. Therefore, the book provides the reader with information about ready-made circuits, off-the-shelf components, and other readily available parts. Then the focus shifts to the fundamentals of design, resources, power supplies, digital...
