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Beschreibung

A from-scratch guide to understanding, designing, and building basic electronics

Electronics All-in-One For Dummies unlocks the fascinating world of analog and digital electronics with crystal-clear explanations that actually make sense. Whether you're curious about how electricity flows through circuits or ready to dive into hands-on Arduino projects, this comprehensive guide transforms complex concepts into manageable, exciting learning adventures.

From the fundamentals of electricity and circuits to advanced microprocessors and components, you'll build genuine understanding step by step. The book doesn't just tell you what to do-it shows you why it works, with visuals that illuminate the inner workings of every electronic device around you. When your projects inevitably go haywire, you'll have the troubleshooting skills to get them back on track.

  • Discover how electronics work, gather the right equipment for your DIY projects, and learn how to stay safe
  • Get started with Arduino microprocessors to bring your ideas to life
  • Work with alternating current, direct current, integrated circuits, car electronics, and beyond
  • Save money on electronics repairs, develop your problem-solving skills, or launch a career in electronics

Perfect for hobbyists taking their first steps and students seeking deeper knowledge, this all-in-one resource empowers you to bring your electronic ideas to life.

A from-scratch guide to understanding, designing, and building basic electronics

Electronics All-in-One For Dummies unlocks the fascinating world of analog and digital electronics with crystal-clear explanations that actually make sense. Whether you're curious about how electricity flows through circuits or ready to dive into hands-on Arduino projects, this comprehensive guide transforms complex concepts into manageable, exciting learning adventures.

From the fundamentals of electricity and circuits to advanced microprocessors and components, you'll build genuine understanding step by step. The book doesn't just tell you what to do-it shows you why it works, with visuals that illuminate the inner workings of every electronic device around you. When your projects inevitably go haywire, you'll have the troubleshooting skills to get them back on track.

  • Discover how electronics work, gather the right equipment for your DIY projects, and learn how to stay safe
  • Get started with Arduino microprocessors to bring your ideas to life
  • Work with alternating current, direct current, integrated circuits, car electronics, and beyond
  • Save money on electronics repairs, develop your problem-solving skills, or launch a career in electronics

Perfect for hobbyists taking their first steps and students seeking deeper knowledge, this all-in-one resource empowers you to bring your electronic ideas to life.

Über den Autor

Doug Lowe is an IT director with 40 years' experience managing networks. He has written more than 30 For Dummies books with over a million copies in print.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1

Book 1: Getting Started with Electronics 7

Chapter 1: Welcome to Electronics 9

Chapter 2: Understanding Electricity 21

Chapter 3: Creating Your Mad-Scientist Lab 37

Chapter 4: Staying Safe 61

Chapter 5: Reading Schematic Diagrams 73

Chapter 6: Building Projects 87

Chapter 7: The Secrets of Successful Soldering 125

Chapter 8: Measuring Circuits with a Multimeter 137

Chapter 9: Catching Waves with an Oscilloscope 153

Book 2: Working with Basic Electronic Components 165

Chapter 1: Working with Basic Circuits 167

Chapter 2: Working with Resistors 207

Chapter 3: Working with Capacitors 239

Chapter 4: Working with Inductors 265

Chapter 5: Working with Diodes and LEDs 279

Chapter 6: Working with Transistors 305

Book 3: Working with Integrated Circuits 335

Chapter 1: Introducing Integrated Circuits 337

Chapter 2: The Fabulous 555 Timer Chip 349

Chapter 3: Working with Op-Amps 385

Chapter 4: Discovering Darlingtons 405

Book 4: Beyond Direct Current 415

Chapter 1: Getting into Alternating Current 417

Chapter 2: Building Power Supplies 441

Chapter 3: Understanding Radio 453

Chapter 4: Working with Infrared 485

Book 5: Doing Digital Electronics 503

Chapter 1: Understanding Digital Electronics 505

Chapter 2: Getting Logical 521

Chapter 3: Working with Logic Circuits 541

Chapter 4: Working with Flip-Flops 577

Book 6: Working with Arduino Microprocessors 607

Chapter 1: Introducing Arduino 609

Chapter 2: Creating Arduino Sketches 625

Chapter 3: More Arduino Programming Tricks 657

Chapter 4: An Arduino Proximity Sensor 675

Chapter 5: Adding Sound and Motion to Your Arduino Projects 691

Book 7: Hands-On Projects for Hobbyists 723

Chapter 1: Building a Color Organ 725

Chapter 2: Crafting a Steampunk Crystal Radio 737

Chapter 3: Re-Creating a Retro Science-Fiction Robot Head 757

Chapter 4: Building an Infinity Life Box 769

Index 799

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2026
Fachbereich: Nachrichtentechnik
Genre: Importe, Technik
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Einband - flex.(Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781394400867
ISBN-10: 1394400861
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Lowe, Doug
Auflage: 4. Auflage
Hersteller: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 236 x 191 x 54 mm
Von/Mit: Doug Lowe
Erscheinungsdatum: 30.04.2026
Gewicht: 1,55 kg
Artikel-ID: 135129293