Electronics AIl-in-One For Dummies

8 books in 1* Getting Started with Electronics* Working with Basic Electronic Components* Working with Integrated Circuits* Getting into Alternating Current* Working with Radio and Infrared* Doing Digital Electronics* Working with BASIC Stamp Processors* Having Fun with Special EffectsThe one-stop electronics shop for tinkerers, hobbyists, DIYers and evil geniuses in-the-makingIf you're fascinated by electronics, this book is for you. From basic concepts and components to integrated circuits and microcontrollers, and from radio to infrared, Electronics All-in-One For Dummies delivers clear, concise information, illustrated step-by-step guidance, troubleshooting tips and dozens of fun, learn-by-building electronics projects. Bringing together eight For Dummies electronics mini-books, this book is your complete how-to guide to this fascinating topic. Whether you're looking for a complete introduction or you've got the basics down and feel like you'd like to try your hand at more advanced electronics projects, you've come to the right place.* Brush up on the building blocks - learn how conductors, resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes and transistors work and how to use them* Keep it safe - discover how to work safely as you tackle your projects* Complete the circuit - explore integrated circuits, digital circuits, logic circuits and programmable circuits* Get technical - from basic circuits to XOR gates and radio to microcontrollers, get the practical reviews and instruction you need to start building - right away!* Have fun while you learn - build dozens of quick, easy projects* Be a troubleshooter - learn to overcome common electronics challenges and make common repairsOpen the book and find:* Important safety standards* An introduction to electronics basics* Dozens of fun, easy projects* Step-by-step instructions, clearly illustrated* Tips for working safely with household current* The ins and outs of working with integrated circuits* An introduction to microprocessors* Techniques for working with radio control and infrared