Electronics For Dummies 2nd Edition

Do you dream of wiring up a flashing LED, experimenting with infrared detectors, or building a walking-talking robot from scratch? Do you want to understand what capacitors, oscilloscopes and transistors actually do? Then look no further!   Electronics For Dummies, UK Edition, covers everything from understanding the technology behind day-to-day gadgets, to reading a schematic, getting to grips with multimeters, and devising projects that are both useful and fun. 

With UK-specific information on where to purchase components for your workbench and the most useful websites and resources, this essential guide will get you up, running, and switched on in no time.    

Electronics For Dummies, UK Edition includes:   

Part I: Understanding The Fundamentals of Electronics      
Chapter 1: What is Electronics and What Can It Do For You?    
Chapter 2: Moving Electrons to Make Something Happen    
Chapter 3: Meeting Up with Resistance    
Chapter 4: Getting a Charge Out of Capacitors    
Chapter 5: Curling Up With Coils and Crystals    
Chapter 6: The Wide World of Semiconductors    
Chapter 7: Packing Parts Together on Integrated Circuits    
Chapter 8: Rounding Out Your Parts List     

Part II: Getting Your Hands Dirty      
Chapter 9: Setting Up Shop and Ensuring Your Safety    
Chapter 10: Reading Schematics    
Chapter 11: Constructing Circuits    
Chapter 12: Measuring and Analysing Circuits     

Part III: Putting Theory Into Practice      
Chapter 13: Exploring Some Learning Circuits    
Chapter 14: Great Projects You Can Build in 30 Minutes or Less    
Chapter 15: Cool Robot Projects to Amaze Your Friends and Family     

Part IV: The Part of Tens      
Chapter 16: Ten (Or So) Terrific Tips to Help You Succeed    
Chapter 17: Ten Great Electronics Parts Sources    
Chapter 18: Ten Electronics Formulas You Should Know     

Appendix: Internet Resources      
Getting Up to Speed with Tutorials and General Information    
Figuring Things Out with Calculators    
Surfing for Circuits    
Asking Questions in Discussion Forums    
Getting Things Surplus