Your one-stop UK shop for clear, concise explanations to all the important concepts in electronics and tons of direction for building simple, fun electronic projects.
The 8 mini-books in this 1 volume include:
Getting Started with ElectronicsWorking with Basic ComponentsWorking with Integrated CircuitsGetting into Alternating CurrentWorking with Radio and InfraredDoing Digital ElectronicsWorking with Basic Stamp ProcessorsBuilding Special Effects
With nearly 900 pages of instruction,Electronics All-in-One For Dummies, UK Edition covers all the bases and provides a fascinating hands-on exploration of electronics.
Introduction 1
Book I: Getting Started with Electronics 7
Chapter 1: Entering the Exciting World of Electronics 9
Chapter 2: Understanding Electricity 21
Chapter 3: Creating Your Own Mad-Scientist Lab 37
Chapter 4: Staying Safe 59
Chapter 5: Reading Schematic Diagrams 69
Chapter 6: Building Your Own Electronic Projects 83
Chapter 7: Uncovering the Secrets of Successful Soldering 115
Chapter 8: Measuring Circuits with a Multimeter 127
Chapter 9: Catching Waves with an Oscilloscope 141
Book II: Working with Basic Electronic Components 153
Chapter 1: Working with Basic Circuits 155
Chapter 2: Working with Resistors 197
Chapter 3: Working with Capacitors 227
Chapter 4: Working with Inductors 249
Chapter 5: Working with Diodes and LEDs 261
Chapter 6: Working with Transistors 287
Book III: Working with Integrated Circuits 313
Chapter 1: Introducing Integrated Circuits 315
Chapter 2: The Fabulous 555 Timer Chip 327
Chapter 3: Working with Op Amps 363
Book IV: Getting into Alternating Current 383
Chapter 1: Understanding Alternating Current 385
Chapter 2: Working with Mains Voltage 397
Chapter 3: Supplying Power for Your Electronics Projects 4109
Book V: Working with Radio and Infrared 421
Chapter 1: Tuning in to Radio 423
Chapter 2: Building a Crystal Radio 437
Chapter 3: Working with Infrared 449
Book VI: Doing Digital Electronics 467
Chapter 1: Understanding Digital Electronics 469
Chapter 2: Getting Logical 483
Chapter 3: Putting Logic Circuits to Work 505
Chapter 4: Interfacing to Your Computers Parallel Port 535
Chapter 5: Getting the Hang of Flip-Flops 567
Book VII: Working with BASIC Stamp Processors 591
Chapter 1: Introducing Microcontrollers and the BASIC Stamp 593
Chapter 2: Programming in PBASIC 615
Chapter 3: Discovering More PBASIC Programming Tricks 641
Chapter 4: Adding Sound and Motion to Your BASIC Stamp Projects 661
Book VIII: Having Fun with Special Effects 679
Chapter 1: Synchronising Sight and Sound with a Colour-Organ Circuit 681
Chapter 2: Unearthing Hidden Treasure with a Handy Metal Detector 693
Chapter 3: Making Light Dance to the Music 713
Chapter 4: Hacking a Toy to Make a Talking Puppet 741
Index 767
