Make: Electronics: Learning Through Discovery

· "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
4.1
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About this ebook

"This is teaching at its best!"

--Hans Camenzind, inventor of the 555 timer (the world's most successful integrated circuit), and author of Much Ado About Almost Nothing: Man's Encounter with the Electron (Booklocker.com)

"A fabulous book: well written, well paced, fun, and informative. I also love the sense of humor. It's very good at disarming the fear. And it's gorgeous. I'll be recommending this book highly."

--Tom Igoe, author of Physical Computing and Making Things Talk

Want to learn the fundamentals of electronics in a fun, hands-on way? With Make: Electronics, you'll start working on real projects as soon as you crack open the book. Explore all of the key components and essential principles through a series of fascinating experiments. You'll build the circuits first, then learn the theory behind them!

Build working devices, from simple to complex You'll start with the basics and then move on to more complicated projects. Go from switching circuits to integrated circuits, and from simple alarms to programmable microcontrollers. Step-by-step instructions and more than 500 full-color photographs and illustrations will help you use -- and understand -- electronics concepts and techniques.

  • Discover by breaking things: experiment with components and learn from failure
  • Set up a tricked-out project space: make a work area at home, equipped with the tools and parts you'll need
  • Learn about key electronic components and their functions within a circuit
  • Create an intrusion alarm, holiday lights, wearable electronic jewelry, audio processors, a reflex tester, and a combination lock
  • Build an autonomous robot cart that can sense its environment and avoid obstacles
  • Get clear, easy-to-understand explanations of what you're doing and why

Ratings and reviews

4.1
435 reviews
A Google user
December 7, 2010
An amazing hands on learning tool for those either looking to learn about electronics or needing a way to teach it to others. The examples are well thought out and illustrated such that there is very little confusion. By keeping the focus on experimenting with the concepts, on trying new ideas even if they might wind up not working, Platt goes beyond the regular "follow me and do not deviate" approach this subject often gets treated with. In no other book have I been told to try licking a battery; a simple yet effective way to bring the subject to life.
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TALIB FADNIS
February 1, 2020
I bought an ebook through playbook app. The book name was Make electronic learning by discovery. My money got deducted but I did not get the book. I could not download the book. I was frustated because I made this purchase for urgent purpose but it serves no purpose. I bought the book the from another source. Now I want my money back. Please revert my payment ASAP which was deducted. Thanks in advance .
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Brad Jennings
March 7, 2015
I highly recommend delving into this book. It will require a little investment in parts if you don't already have a bevy of electronics parts lying around. This book encourages you to get your hands dirty and make or break stuff.
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