| Circuitbuilding Do-It-Yourself for Dummies Contributor(s): Silver, H. Ward (Author) |
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ISBN: 0470173424 ISBN-13: 9780470173428 Publisher: For Dummies OUR PRICE: $25.64 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2008 Annotation: A richly illustrated, step-by-step guide to key circuitbuilding techniques Circuits are the backbone of any electronic device. This practical tutorial gives electronic hobbyists the practical, hands-on instruction they need to tackle the complexities of creating their own circuits. It breaks the process down into distinct, easy-to-follow stages, from creating initial circuit designs, soldering, and finalizing designs to creating schematics and breadboards, testing, and troubleshooting. Diagrams and photos throughout-including 16 pages in full color-help readers understand each step and complete a fully functional electronic device. H. Ward Silver (Vashon, WA) has more than 20 years' experience as a design engineer. He is the author of Ham Radio For Dummies (0-7645-5987-7) and Two-Way Radios and Scanners For Dummies (0-7645-9582-2). |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Electronics - Circuits - General |
| Dewey: 621.381 |
| Series: For Dummies |
| Physical Information: 0.94" H x 7.94" W x 10.02" (1.53 lbs) 416 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: DO-IT-YOURSELF Here's the fun and easy way to start building circuits for your projects Have you ever wanted to build your own electronic device? Put together a thermostat or an in-line fuse, or repair a microphone cable? This is the book for you Inside you'll find the tools and techniques you need to build circuits, with illustrated, step-by-step directions to help accomplish tasks and complete projects. As you accomplish the tasks throughout the book, you'll construct many projects while learning the key circuitbuilding principles and techniques. Find out about measuring and testing, maintenance and troubleshooting, cables, connectors, how to test your stuff, and more. Stuff You Need to Know * The tools you need and how to use them * How to make sense of schematics and printed circuit boards * Basic techniques for creating any circuit * How to make and repair cables and connectors * Testing and maintenance procedures |