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The Electronics Self-Teaching Guide Projects book is completely updated for today's technology, this latest version combines concepts, self-tests, and hands-on projects to offer you a completely repackaged and revised resource. This unique self-teaching guide features easy-to-understand explanations that are presented in a user-friendly format to help you learn the essentials you need to work with electronic circuits.
All you need is a general understanding of electronics concepts such as Ohm's law and current flow, and an acquaintance with first-year algebra
Boasts a companion website that includes more than twenty full-color, step-by-step projects
Shares hands-on practice opportunities and conceptual background information to enhance your learning process
Targets electronics enthusiasts who already have a basic knowledge of electronics but are interested in learning more about this fascinating topic on their own
Features projects that work with the multimeter, breadboard, function generator, oscilloscope, bandpass filter, transistor amplifier, oscillator, rectifier, and more
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Electronics All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies
If you're looking for a solitary resource that covers everything you need to know about electronics, then look no further. This friendly and straightforward guide introduces the basics of electronics and enhances your learning experience by debunking and explaining concepts such as circuits, analog and digital, schematics, voltage, safety concerns, and more. Packed with nearly 900 pages of detailed information, this book shows you how to develop your own breadboard, design your own circuit, and get savvy with schematics
Covers the basics of electronics and demystifies a variety of electronics concepts
Encourages you to dive in and design a variety of fun and interesting entertainment, electronics, mobile, and automotive projects
Offers troubleshooting advice for common electronics challenges
Reviews circuits, schematics, voltage, safety concerns, and much more
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Arduino for Dummies, John Nussey
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Through the ten projects covered in Arduino for Dummies, you can start to build the confidence to develop your own. The book also contains lots of useful resources to support you to stretch as far as your ideas let you.
Book Contents:
1) Getting to know Arduino
2) Getting physical with Arduino
3) Building on the Basics
4) Unlocking Your Arduino's potential
5) Sussing out Software
6) The Part of Tens
7) Hacking other Hardware
Arduino Accessories
Here at RS we have a wide range of accessories to support you with your Arduino projects.
Books
can help you to get started as well as help you connect devices to the Internet of Things. We have
cases
to house and protect your Arduino boards and
connectivity
accessories such as cables and antennas. Arduino
Kits
are a great starting point when prototyping and experimenting with projects, from the most basic breadboard and wire kits to kits featuring Arduino boards and electronic components.
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Raspberry Pi Projects Book, Andrew Robinson, Mike Cook, Jonathan Evans & Sean McManus
Want to get creative with your Pi? The 'Raspberry Pi Projects Book' contains 16 different projects for you to tackle using Python, Raspberry Pi's recommended programming language. There's lots of exciting things for you to try out such as creating your own version of Pac Man with 'Pie Man' , drawing patterns that you can post to Facebook and creating LED disco lights with music!
Book Contents
Introduction
Getting your Raspberry Pi up and running
Introductory Software Project:The Insult Generator
Tic-Tac-Toe
Here's the News
Ping
Pie Man
Minecraft Maze Maker
Colour Snap
Test Your Reactions
The Twittering Toy
Disco Lights
Door Lock
Home Automation
Computer Controlled Slot Car Racing
Facebook-enabled Roto-Sketch
The Pendulum Pi, a Harmonograph
The Techno-Bord Box, a Wildlife Monitor
About the authors
Andrew Robinson
is the creator of PiFace — the Raspberry Pi interface.
Mike Cook
and
Sean McManus
co-wrote Raspberry Pi for Dummies.
Jonathan Evans
is the founder of PrivateEye Pi home monitoring projects.
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The
third edition of the Raspberry Pi User User Guide provides you with all you need to know to get started with your Pi and to create your projects. It also contains information on the Pi B+, it's additional ports and GPIO changes.
The book is split into four sections:
(1)
Connecting the Board
(2)
Building a Media Centre, Productivity Machine or Web Server
(3)
Programming with the Raspberry Pi
(4)
Hardware Hacking.
Book Contents
Introduction
Meet the Raspberry Pi
Getting started with the Raspberry Pi
Linux System Administration
Troubleshooting
Network Configuration
The Raspberry Pi Software Configuration Tool
Advanced Raspberry Pi Configuration
The Pi as a Home Theatre PC
The Pi as a Productivity Machine
The Pi as a Web Server
An Introduction to Scratch
An Introduction to Python
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Book Contents
1) Getting up and blinking with the Arduino
2) Digital Inputs, Outputs and Pulse-Width Modulation
3) Reading Analog Sensors
4) Using Transistors and Driving Motors
5) Making Sounds
6) USB and Serial Communication
7) Shift Registers
8) The I
2
C Bus
9) The SPI Bus
10) Interfacing with Liquid Crystal Displays
11) Wireless Communication with XBee Radios
12) Hardware and Timer Interrupts
13) Data Logging with SD Cards
14) Connecting your Arduino to the Internet
Arduino Accessories
Here at RS we have a wide range of accessories to support you with your Arduino projects.
Books
can help you to get started as well as help you connect devices to the Internet of Things. We have
cases
to house and protect your Arduino boards and
connectivity
accessories such as cables and antennas. Arduino
Kits
are a great starting point when prototyping and experimenting with projects, from the most basic breadboard and wire kits to kits featuring Arduino boards and electronic components.
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This accessible guide covers everything from how 3D printing works to the transformative impact it could have on our lives. 3D printers create 3-dimensional layered models and they allow users to create prototypes that use multiple materials and colours
This friendly-but-straightforward guide examines each type of 3D printing technology available today and gives artists, entrepreneurs, engineers, and hobbyists insight into the amazing things 3D printing has to offer. Youll discover methods for the creation of 3D printable objects using software, 3D scanners, and even photographs with the help of this timely For Dummies guide.
Use 3D printing software, hardware, and tools
Work with the different types of 3D printing processes and services
Follow best practices for 3D printing
Create your own RepRap 3D printer
Includes information on stereolithography, selective sintering, fused deposition, and granular binding techniques
Covers the potential for the transformation of production and manufacturing, reuse and recycling, intellectual property design controls, and the commoditization of traditional products from magazines to material goods
Walks you through the process of creating a RepRap printer using open-source designs, software, and hardware
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Electronics For Dummies, 2nd Edition
You can make all sorts of things, once you understand what electronics is and how it works. The Electronics For Dummies book helps you out with that part, explaining the whole thing in plain English. Learn how electricity functions, how to harness it and put it to work, what tools you need to build circuits, what you can make with them, and how to do it safely
Mystery solved - understand what makes your iPod, remote control, and computer work
Essential stuff - outfit your electronics lab with all the necessary tools, including some that will surprise you
Schematic road maps - learn to read schematics and understand how they help your project get where its going
Symbols of power - recognize all the identifiers for power sources, grounds, and components
Tools of the trade - discover how to use a multimeter, logic probe, oscilloscope, and solderless breadboard
Break it down - get to know the ins and outs of components such as resistors, capacitors ,diodes and transistors
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'Raspberry Pi for Dummies 2nd Edition' by Sean McManus and Mick Cook, is an introductory guide to the Raspberry Pi computer board. Aimed specifically at complete beginners to programming and computing, this step-by-step guide can help you to develop your skills and build confidence with the Pi.
What's different to the 'Raspberry Pi for Dummies' first edition?
The second edition is updated to reflect the newer Pi models such as the Pi B+ and the Pi 2 B. There is also additional content covering New Out Of Box Software (NOOBS), Minecraft, the Pi Store and Sonic Pi.
What's inside?
The book covers a range of topics essential to working with the Raspberry Pi such as;
Downloading and installing OS (operating systems)
Connecting to other devices
Linux open source
Programming with Scratch, Python and Minecraft
How to work with installed applications
Electronics basics for projects
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9781118217320, John Wiley & Sons
Electronics Self-Teaching Guide Projects
The Electronics Self-Teaching Guide Projects book is completely updated for today's technology, this latest version combines concepts, self-tests, and hands-on projects to offer you a completely repackaged and revised resource. This unique self-teaching guide features easy-to-understand explanations that are presented in a user-friendly format to help you learn the essentials you need to work with electronic circuits.
All you need is a general understanding of electronics concepts such as Ohm's law and current flow, and an acquaintance with first-year algebra
Boasts a companion website that includes more than twenty full-color, step-by-step projects
Shares hands-on practice opportunities and conceptual background information to enhance your learning process
Targets electronics enthusiasts who already have a basic knowledge of electronics but are interested in learning more about this fascinating topic on their own
Features projects that work with the multimeter, breadboard, function generator, oscilloscope, bandpass filter, transistor amplifier, oscillator, rectifier, and more
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9780470147047, John Wiley & Sons
Electronics All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies
If you're looking for a solitary resource that covers everything you need to know about electronics, then look no further. This friendly and straightforward guide introduces the basics of electronics and enhances your learning experience by debunking and explaining concepts such as circuits, analog and digital, schematics, voltage, safety concerns, and more. Packed with nearly 900 pages of detailed information, this book shows you how to develop your own breadboard, design your own circuit, and get savvy with schematics
Covers the basics of electronics and demystifies a variety of electronics concepts
Encourages you to dive in and design a variety of fun and interesting entertainment, electronics, mobile, and automotive projects
Offers troubleshooting advice for common electronics challenges
Reviews circuits, schematics, voltage, safety concerns, and much more
New items
9781118555439, John Wiley & Sons
Raspberry Pi Projects Book, Andrew Robinson, Mike Cook, Jonathan Evans & Sean McManus
Want to get creative with your Pi? The 'Raspberry Pi Projects Book' contains 16 different projects for you to tackle using Python, Raspberry Pi's recommended programming language. There's lots of exciting things for you to try out such as creating your own version of Pac Man with 'Pie Man' , drawing patterns that you can post to Facebook and creating LED disco lights with music!
Book Contents
Introduction
Getting your Raspberry Pi up and running
Introductory Software Project:The Insult Generator
Tic-Tac-Toe
Here's the News
Ping
Pie Man
Minecraft Maze Maker
Colour Snap
Test Your Reactions
The Twittering Toy
Disco Lights
Door Lock
Home Automation
Computer Controlled Slot Car Racing
Facebook-enabled Roto-Sketch
The Pendulum Pi, a Harmonograph
The Techno-Bord Box, a Wildlife Monitor
About the authors
Andrew Robinson
is the creator of PiFace — the Raspberry Pi interface.
Mike Cook
and
Sean McManus
co-wrote Raspberry Pi for Dummies.
Jonathan Evans
is the founder of PrivateEye Pi home monitoring projects.
New items
9781118446379, John Wiley & Sons
Arduino for Dummies, John Nussey
'Arduino for Dummies' by John Nussey, is the perfect first book to use if you are new to the Arduino development platform and/or electronics. With this book, you can learn about the Arduino platform, products and how to set up, as well as programming, soldering and prototyping.
Through the ten projects covered in Arduino for Dummies, you can start to build the confidence to develop your own. The book also contains lots of useful resources to support you to stretch as far as your ideas let you.
Book Contents:
1) Getting to know Arduino
2) Getting physical with Arduino
3) Building on the Basics
4) Unlocking Your Arduino's potential
5) Sussing out Software
6) The Part of Tens
7) Hacking other Hardware
Arduino Accessories
Here at RS we have a wide range of accessories to support you with your Arduino projects.
Books
can help you to get started as well as help you connect devices to the Internet of Things. We have
cases
to house and protect your Arduino boards and
connectivity
accessories such as cables and antennas. Arduino
Kits
are a great starting point when prototyping and experimenting with projects, from the most basic breadboard and wire kits to kits featuring Arduino boards and electronic components.
New items
9781118921661, John Wiley & Sons
Raspberry Pi User Guide (3rd Edition), Eben Upton & Gareth Halfacree
The
third edition of the Raspberry Pi User User Guide provides you with all you need to know to get started with your Pi and to create your projects. It also contains information on the Pi B+, it's additional ports and GPIO changes.
The book is split into four sections:
(1)
Connecting the Board
(2)
Building a Media Centre, Productivity Machine or Web Server
(3)
Programming with the Raspberry Pi
(4)
Hardware Hacking.
Book Contents
Introduction
Meet the Raspberry Pi
Getting started with the Raspberry Pi
Linux System Administration
Troubleshooting
Network Configuration
The Raspberry Pi Software Configuration Tool
Advanced Raspberry Pi Configuration
The Pi as a Home Theatre PC
The Pi as a Productivity Machine
The Pi as a Web Server
An Introduction to Scratch
An Introduction to Python
Minecraft Pi Edition
Learning to Hack Hardware
The GPIO Port
The Raspberry Pi Camera Module
Add-on Boards
Python Recipes
Camera Module Quick Reference
HDMI Display Modules
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9781118549360, John Wiley & Sons
Exploring Arduino: Tools and Techniques for Engineering Wizardry, Jeremy Blum
'Exploring Arduino: Tools and Techniques for Engineering Wizardry' is a book that supports you with engineering and programming using the Arduino platform. The book features step-by-step exercises for you to work through that gradually increase in difficulty. There is also a series of videos, codes, schematics and other downloadable materials at your disposal, making the book a great source of reference material.
Book Contents
1) Getting up and blinking with the Arduino
2) Digital Inputs, Outputs and Pulse-Width Modulation
3) Reading Analog Sensors
4) Using Transistors and Driving Motors
5) Making Sounds
6) USB and Serial Communication
7) Shift Registers
8) The I
2
C Bus
9) The SPI Bus
10) Interfacing with Liquid Crystal Displays
11) Wireless Communication with XBee Radios
12) Hardware and Timer Interrupts
13) Data Logging with SD Cards
14) Connecting your Arduino to the Internet
Arduino Accessories
Here at RS we have a wide range of accessories to support you with your Arduino projects.
Books
can help you to get started as well as help you connect devices to the Internet of Things. We have
cases
to house and protect your Arduino boards and
connectivity
accessories such as cables and antennas. Arduino
Kits
are a great starting point when prototyping and experimenting with projects, from the most basic breadboard and wire kits to kits featuring Arduino boards and electronic components.
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9781118660751, John Wiley & Sons
3D Printing For Dummies
This accessible guide covers everything from how 3D printing works to the transformative impact it could have on our lives. 3D printers create 3-dimensional layered models and they allow users to create prototypes that use multiple materials and colours
This friendly-but-straightforward guide examines each type of 3D printing technology available today and gives artists, entrepreneurs, engineers, and hobbyists insight into the amazing things 3D printing has to offer. Youll discover methods for the creation of 3D printable objects using software, 3D scanners, and even photographs with the help of this timely For Dummies guide.
Use 3D printing software, hardware, and tools
Work with the different types of 3D printing processes and services
Follow best practices for 3D printing
Create your own RepRap 3D printer
Includes information on stereolithography, selective sintering, fused deposition, and granular binding techniques
Covers the potential for the transformation of production and manufacturing, reuse and recycling, intellectual property design controls, and the commoditization of traditional products from magazines to material goods
Walks you through the process of creating a RepRap printer using open-source designs, software, and hardware
Addresses the limitations of current 3D printing technologies and provides strategies for improved success
Programming
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9780470286975, John Wiley & Sons
Electronics For Dummies, 2nd Edition
You can make all sorts of things, once you understand what electronics is and how it works. The Electronics For Dummies book helps you out with that part, explaining the whole thing in plain English. Learn how electricity functions, how to harness it and put it to work, what tools you need to build circuits, what you can make with them, and how to do it safely
Mystery solved - understand what makes your iPod, remote control, and computer work
Essential stuff - outfit your electronics lab with all the necessary tools, including some that will surprise you
Schematic road maps - learn to read schematics and understand how they help your project get where its going
Symbols of power - recognize all the identifiers for power sources, grounds, and components
Tools of the trade - discover how to use a multimeter, logic probe, oscilloscope, and solderless breadboard
Break it down - get to know the ins and outs of components such as resistors, capacitors ,diodes and transistors
Getting it together - find out how integrated circuits make all the rest possible and learn to work with them & Analyze it - understand the rules that govern current and voltage and learn how to apply them
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9781118904916, John Wiley & Sons
Raspberry Pi for Dummies (2nd Edition) Book, Sean McManus & Mike Cook
'Raspberry Pi for Dummies 2nd Edition' by Sean McManus and Mick Cook, is an introductory guide to the Raspberry Pi computer board. Aimed specifically at complete beginners to programming and computing, this step-by-step guide can help you to develop your skills and build confidence with the Pi.
What's different to the 'Raspberry Pi for Dummies' first edition?
The second edition is updated to reflect the newer Pi models such as the Pi B+ and the Pi 2 B. There is also additional content covering New Out Of Box Software (NOOBS), Minecraft, the Pi Store and Sonic Pi.
What's inside?
The book covers a range of topics essential to working with the Raspberry Pi such as;
Downloading and installing OS (operating systems)
Connecting to other devices
Linux open source
Programming with Scratch, Python and Minecraft
How to work with installed applications
Electronics basics for projects
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