Electronics from the Ground Up - 9780071837286

Learn the inner-workings of electronics with hands-on projects that show how experimentation leads to new ideas!

Electronics from the Ground Up: Learn by Hacking, Designing, and Inventing takes a highly practical approach to teaching electronics, starting with simple LEDs and ramping up to a collection of circuits that can be used in a variety of electronic systems. The book explains the components used in electronics projects, from diodes and resistors through amplifiers and oscillators.

You’ll learn how to read schematics, use test equipment, and solder. The book explains how inventions are created: how to think outside the box and borrow ideas from other fields to solve problems. A chapter reveals the practical application of algebra to electronics. Troubleshooting and repair techniques are also included.

• Demonstrates construction approaches, including 3D wired circuits, proto board (super-strip), vector board, copper-clad circuit board, and soldering techniques
• Shows multiple iterations of circuits and how to make improvements via learning new sub-circuits
• Explores hacking and modding circuits to create alternate uses