by Earl Boysen (Author)
These projects are fun to build and fun to use
Make lights dance to music, play with radio remote control, or build your own metal detector
Who says the Science Fair has to end? If you love building gadgets, this book belongs on your radar. Here are complete directions for building ten cool creations that involve light, sound, or vibrations -- a weird microphone, remote control gizmos, talking toys, and more, with full parts and tools lists, safety guidelines, and wiring schematics.
Check out ten cool electronics projects, including
Chapter 8 -- Surfing the Radio Waves (how to make your own radio)
Chapter 9 -- Scary Pumpkins (crazy Halloween decorations that have sound, light, and movement)
Chapter 12 -- Hitting Paydirt with an Electronic Metal Detector (a project that can pay for itself)
Discover how to
Handle electronic components safely
Read a circuit diagram
Troubleshoot circuits with a multimeter
Build light-activated gadgets
Set up a motion detector
Transform electromagnetic waves into sound
Companion Web site
Go to www.dummies.com/go/electronicsprojectsfd
Explore new projects with other electronics hobbyists
Find additional information and project opportunities
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 444
Edition: 1
Publisher: For Dummies
Published: 14 Jul 2006
ISBN 10: 0470009683
ISBN 13: 9780470009680
Nancy Muir is the author of over 50 books on topics ranging from desktop computer applications to distance learning and electronics. She has a certificate in distance learning design and has taught technical writing at the university level. Prior to her freelance writing career, she held management positions in the publishing and software industries. She lives with her husband Earl and their benevolent owners their dog and cat. Nancy s company, The Publishing Studio, has its Web site at www.pubstudio.com.