Hacking electronics : an illustrated DIY guide for makers and hobbyists / Simon Monk.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Monk, Simon, author.

Series:

McGraw-Hill's AccessEngineering

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Electronics--Amateurs' manuals.

Electronics.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education, [2013]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Bring your electronic inventions to life! "This full-color book is impressive . there are some really fun projects!"--GeekDad, Wired.com Who needs an electrical engineering degree? This intuitive guide shows how to wire, disassemble, tweak, and re-purpose everyday devices quickly and easily. Packed with full-color illustrations, photos, and diagrams, Hacking Electronics teaches by doing--each topic features fun, easy-to-follow projects. Discover how to hack sensors, accelerometers, remote controllers, ultrasonic rangefinders, motors, stereo equipment, microphones, and FM transmitters. The final chapter contains useful information on getting the most out of cheap or free bench and software tools. Safely solder, join wires, and connect switches Identify components and read schematic diagrams Understand the how and why of electronics theory Work with transistors, LEDs, and laser diode modules Power your devices with a/c supplies, batteries, or solar panels Get up and running on Arduino boards and pre-made modules Use sensors to detect everything from noxious gas to acceleration Build and modify audio amps, microphones, and transmitters Fix gadgets and scavenge useful parts from dead equipment.

Contents:

A. About the author

B. Dedication

C. Acknowledgments

D. Introduction

You will need

How to use this book

1. Getting started

Getting stuff

How to strip a wire

How to join wires together by twisting

How to join wires by soldering

How to test a connection

How to hack a computer fan to keep soldering fumes away

Summary

2. Theory and practice

How to assemble a starter kit of components

How to identify electronic components

What are current, resistance, and voltage?

What is power?

How to read a schematic diagram

3. Basic hacks

How to make a resistor get hot

How to use resistors to divide a voltage

How to convert a resistance to a voltage (and make a light meter)

Hack a push light to make it light sensing

How to choose a bipolar transistor

How to use a power mosfet to control a motor

How to select the right switch

4. Leds

How to stop an led from burning out

How to select the right led for the job

How to use a lm317 to make a constant current driver

How to measure the forward voltage of an led

How to power large numbers of leds

How to make leds flash

How to use stripboard (led flasher)

How to use a laser diode module

Hacking a slot car racer

5. Batteries and power

Selecting the right battery

Charging batteries (in general)

How to charge a nimh battery

How to charge a sealed lead

acid battery

How to charge a lipo battery

Hacking a cell phone battery

Controlling the voltage from a battery

Boosting voltage

Calculating how long a battery will last

How to design for battery backup

How to use solar cells

6. Hacking arduino

How to set up arduino (and blink an led)

How to make an arduino control a relay

How to hack a toy for arduino control

How to measure voltage with an arduino

How to use an arduino to control an led

How to play a sound with an arduino

How to use arduino shields

How to control a relay from a web page

How to use an alphanumeric lcd shield with arduino

How to drive a servo motor with an arduino

How to charlieplex leds

How to type passwords automatically

Summary.

7. Hacking with modules

How to use a pir motion sensor module

How to use ultrasonic rangefinder modules

How to use a wireless remote module

How to use a wireless remote module with arduino

How to control motor speed with a power mosfet

How to control dc motors with an h-bridge module

How to control a stepper motor with an h-bridge module

How to make a simple robot rover

How to use a seven-segment led display module

How to use a real-time clock module

8. Hacking with sensors

How to detect noxious gas

How to measure something's color

How to detect vibration

How to measure temperature

How to use an accelerometer

How to sense magnetic fields

9. Audio hacks

Hacking audio leads

How to use a microphone module

How to make an fm bug

Selecting loudspeakers

How to make a 1-watt audio amplifier

How to generate tones with a 555 timer

How to make a usb music controller

How to make a software vu meter

10. Mending and breaking electronics

How to avoid electrocution

How to take something apart and put it back together again

How to check a fuse

How to test a battery

How to test a heating element

Finding and replacing failed components

How to scavenge useful components

How to reuse a cell phone power adapter

11. Tools

How to use a multimeter (general)

How to use a multimeter to test a transistor

How to use a lab power supply

Introducing: the oscilloscope

Software tools

A. Parts

Tools

Components.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. New York, N.Y. : McGraw Hill, 2013. Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Web browser. Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions.

Description based on cover image and table of contents, viewed on Feb. 20, 2015.

Other Format:

Print version: Hacking electronics : an illustrated DIY guide for makers and hobbyists.

ISBN:

9780071802376 (e-ISBN)

0071802371 (e-ISBN)

9780071802369 (print-ISBN)

0071802363 (print-ISBN)

OCLC:

857713490

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.