THE ELECTRONICS KNOW-HOW YOU NEED TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL INVENTOR"If there is a successor to Make: Electronics, then I believe it would have to be Practical Electronics for Inventors....perfect for an electrical engineering student or maybe a high school student with a strong aptitude for electronics....I’ve been anxiously awaiting this update, and it was well worth the wait."--GeekDad (Wired.com)Spark your creativity and gain the electronics skills required to transform your innovative ideas into functioning gadgets. This hands-on, updated guide outlines electrical principles and provides thorough, easy-to-follow instructions, schematics, and illustrations. Findout how to select components, safely assemble circuits, perform error tests, and build plug-and-play prototypes. Practical Electronics for Inventors, Third Edition, features all-new chapters on sensors, microcontrollers, modular electronics, and the latest software tools.
Coverage includes:- Resistors, capacitors, inductors, and transformers- Diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits- Optoelectronics, solar cells, and phototransistors- Sensors, GPS modules, and touch screens- Op amps, regulators, and power supplies- Digital electronics, LCD displays, and logic gates- Microcontrollers and prototyping platforms, including Arduino- DC motors, RC servos, and stepper motors- Microphones, audio amps, and speakers- Modular electronics and prototyping
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Practical Electronics for I...