{"product_id":"electronics-for-dummies-isbn-9781119675594","title":"Electronics For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuild your electronics workbench—and begin creating fun electronics projects right away\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacked with hundreds of diagrams and photographs, this book provides step-by-step instructions for experiments that show you how electronic components work, advice on choosing and using essential tools, and exciting projects you can build in 30 minutes or less. You'll get charged up as you transform theory into action in chapter after chapter!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCircuit basics\u003c\/b\u003e — learn what voltage is, where current flows (and doesn't flow), and how power is used in a circuit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCritical components\u003c\/b\u003e — discover how resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, and transistors control and shape electric current\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVersatile chips\u003c\/b\u003e — find out how to use analog and digital integrated circuits to build complex projects with just a few parts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnalyze circuits\u003c\/b\u003e — understand the rules that govern current and voltage and learn how to apply them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSafety tips\u003c\/b\u003e — get a thorough grounding in how to protect yourself—and your electronics—from harm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eP.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you’re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Electronics For Dummies (9781119117971). The book you see here shouldn’t be considered a new or updated product. But if you’re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We’re always writing about new topics! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Fathoming the Fundamentals of Electronics 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Introducing You to Electronics 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJust What Is Electronics? 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out Electric Current 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring an atom 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a charge out of protons and electrons 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying conductors and insulators 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMobilizing electrons to create current 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Voltage 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet the force be with you 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy voltage needs to be different 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Electrical Energy to Work 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapping into electrical energy 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking electrons deliver power 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Circuits to Make Sure Electrons Arrive at Their Destination 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupplying Electrical Energy 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting direct current from a battery 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing alternating current from a power plant 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransforming light into electricity 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing symbols to represent energy sources 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarveling at What Electrons Can Do 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating good vibrations 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing is believing 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSensing and alarming 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling motion 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputing 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVoice, video, and data communications 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Gearing Up to Explore Electronics 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Tools You Need 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocking Up on Essential Supplies 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Ready to Rumble 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a Solderless Breadboard 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Running Around in Circuits 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing Closed, Open, and Short Circuits 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Conventional Current Flow 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining a Basic Circuit 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding the basic LED circuit 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining voltages 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring current 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating power 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Making Connections 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Series and Parallel Circuits 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeries connections 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParallel connections 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwitching Electric Current On and Off 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling the action of a switch 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the right contacts 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Combination Circuit 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwitching On the Power 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Do Circuits Look Like? 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Controlling Current With Components 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Meeting Up with Resistance 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResisting the Flow of Current 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResistors: Passive Yet Powerful 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are resistors used for? 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a type of resistor: Fixed or variable 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading into fixed resistors 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRating resistors according to power 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombining Resistors 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResistors in series 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResistors in parallel 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombining series and parallel resistors 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Obeying Ohm’s Law 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Ohm’s Law 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDriving current through a resistance 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s constantly proportional! 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne law, three equations 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Ohm’s Law to Analyze Circuits 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating current through a component 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating voltage across a component 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating an unknown resistance 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing Is Believing: Ohm’s Law Really Works! 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Ohm’s Law Really Good For? 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyzing complex circuits 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning and altering circuits 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Power of Joule’s Law 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Joule’s Law to choose components 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoule and Ohm: perfect together 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Getting Charged Up about Capacitors 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapacitors: Reservoirs for Electrical Energy 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharging and Discharging Capacitors 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching a capacitor charge 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpposing voltage change 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving alternating current a pass 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Uses for Capacitors 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacterizing Capacitors 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining capacitance 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping an eye on the working voltage 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the right dielectric for the job 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing up capacitor packaging 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing positive about capacitor polarity 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading into capacitor values 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVarying capacitance 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpreting capacitor symbols 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombining Capacitors 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapacitors in parallel 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapacitors in series 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaming Up with Resistors 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTiming is everything 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating RC time constants 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVarying the RC time constant 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Identifying with Inductors 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKissing Cousins: Magnetism and Electricity 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing the (flux) lines with magnets 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProducing a magnetic field with electricity 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInducing current with a magnet 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing the Inductor: A Coil with a Magnetic Personality 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring inductance 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpposing current changes 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating the RL time constant 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping up with alternating current (or not!) 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehaving differently depending on frequency 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUses for Inductors 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Inductors in Circuits 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading inductance values 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombining shielded inductors 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTuning in to Radio Broadcasts 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResonating with RLC circuits 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnsuring rock-solid resonance with crystals 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfluencing the Coil Next Door: Transformers 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting unshielded coils interact 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIsolating circuits from a power source 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStepping up, stepping down voltages 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Diving into Diodes 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre We Conducting or Aren’t We? 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing up semiconductors 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating N-types and P-types 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining N-types and P-types to create components 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForming a Junction Diode 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiasing the diode 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConducting current through a diode 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRating your diode 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying with diodes 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhich end is up? 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Diodes in Circuits 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRectifying AC 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegulating voltage with Zener diodes 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing the light with LEDs 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning on an LED 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther uses of diodes 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Tremendously Talented Transistors 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransistors: Masters of Switching and Amplifying 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBipolar junction transistors 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eField-effect transistors 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing a transistor when you see one 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking all kinds of components possible 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining How Transistors Work 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a model to understand transistors 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperating a transistor 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmplifying Signals with a Transistor 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiasing the transistor so it acts like an amplifier 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling the voltage gain 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring transistor amplifier circuits 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwitching Signals with a Transistor 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Transistors 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportant transistor ratings 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying transistors 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining Experience with Transistors 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmplifying current 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe switch is on! 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Innovating with Integrated Circuits 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy ICs? 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinear, Digital, or Combination Plate? 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Decisions with Logic 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning with bits 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessing data with gates 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimplifying gates with truth tables 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating logical components 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing ICs 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying ICs with part numbers 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePackaging is everything 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProbing IC pinouts 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelying on IC datasheets 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Your Logic 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing the light at the end of the NAND gate 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning three NAND gates into an OR gate 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHanging Out with Some Popular ICs 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperational amplifiers 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIC time machine: the 555 timer 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounting on the 4017 decade counter 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicrocontrollers 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther popular ICs 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Acquiring Additional Parts 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Connections 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing wires wisely 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlugging in to connectors 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowering Up 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning on the juice with batteries 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting power from the sun 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing wall power to supply higher DC current or voltage (not recommended) 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Your Sensors 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing the light 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapturing sound with microphones 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeling the heat 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore energizing input transducers 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiencing the Outcome of Electronics 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking of speakers 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSounding off with buzzers 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating good vibrations with DC motors 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Getting Serious About Electronics 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Preparing Your Lab and Ensuring Your Safety 247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking a Place to Practice Electronics 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe top ingredients for a great lab 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorkbench basics 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcquiring Tools and Supplies 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmassing a multimeter 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStockpiling soldering equipment 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoarding hand tools 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollecting cloths and cleansers 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoading up on lubricants 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocking up on sticky stuff 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther tools and supplies 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocking Up on Parts and Components 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolderless breadboards 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCircuit-building starter kit 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding up the extras 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing all your parts 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting You and Your Electronics 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding that electricity can really hurt 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoldering safely 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding static like the plague 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Interpreting Schematics 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s a Schematic and Why Should I Care? 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing the Big Picture 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s all about your connections 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at a simple battery circuit 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Symbols of Power 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShowing where the power is 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarking your ground 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLabeling Circuit Components 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalog electronic components 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigital logic and IC components 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous components 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Where to Take Measurements 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring a Schematic 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlternative Schematic Drawing Styles 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Building Circuits 293\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Look at Solderless Breadboards 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring a solderless breadboard 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing up solderless breadboard varieties 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Circuits with Solderless Breadboards 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing your parts and tools 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving time with prestripped wires 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaying out your circuit 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding damaged circuits 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoldering 101 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing to solder 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoldering for success 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspecting the joint 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesoldering when necessary 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCooling after soldering 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing safe soldering 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Permanent Circuit 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring a printed circuit board 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelocating your circuit to a perfboard 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a custom circuit board 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Mastering Your Multimeter to   Measure Circuits 315\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultitasking with a Multimeter 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s a voltmeter! 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s an ammeter! 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOhm my! It’s an ohmmeter, too! 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Multimeters 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a style: analog or digital 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a closer look at a digital multimeter 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoming in on the range 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up Your Multimeter 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperating Your Multimeter 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring voltage 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring current 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring resistance 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning other multimeter tests 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a Multimeter to Check Your Circuits 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Putting Projects Together 339\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting What You Need Right Off the Bat 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating an LED Flasher Circuit 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring a 555 flasher 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding the LED flasher circuit 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking your handiwork 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating an LED Bike Flasher 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatching Intruders with a Light-Sensing Alarm 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the light alarm parts list 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking your alarm work for you 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying the C-Major Scale 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScaring Off the Bad Guys with a Siren 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScoping out the 555 siren parts list 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow your warbler works 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding an Audio Amp with Volume Control 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Light Chasers 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Light Chaser 1 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Light Chaser 2 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRed Light, Green Light, 1-2-3! 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The Part of Tens 365\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Ten Ways to Explore Electronics Further 367\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurfing for Circuits 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Jumpstart with Hobby Kits 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimulating Circuit Operation 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScoping Out Signals 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounting Up Those Megahertz 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenerating a Variety of Signals 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Basic Computer Architectures 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicrocontrolling Your Environment 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Taste of Raspberry Pi 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTry, Fry, and Try Again 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten Great Electronics Parts Sources 373\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNorth America 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll Electronics 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllied Electronics 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigi-Key 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectronic Goldmine 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJameco Electronics 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMouser Electronics 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParts Express 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadioShack 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutside North America 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePremier Farnell (UK) 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaplin (UK) 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s RoHS Compliance? 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew or Surplus? 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCathleen Shamieh\u003c\/b\u003e is an electrical engineer and a technical writer with extensive engineering and consulting experience in the fields of medical electronics, speech processing, and telecommunications.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuild your electronics workbench\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis helpful guide is packed with hundreds of diagrams and photographs alongside step-by-step instructions for experiments that show you how electronic components work. 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