Hacking Electronics: An Illustrated DIY Guide for Makers and HobbyistsBring 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. |
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Contents
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2 Theory and Practice | 19 |
3 Basic Hacks | 33 |
4 LEDs | 55 |
5 Batteries and Power | 83 |
6 Hacking Arduino | 105 |
7 Hacking with Modules | 149 |
8 Hacking with Sensors | 193 |
9 Audio Hacks | 213 |
10 Mending and Breaking Electronics | 235 |
11 Tools | 245 |
Parts
| 257 |
Index | 263 |
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