{"product_id":"electronics-projects-for-dummies-9780470009680","title":"Electronics Projects for Dummies","description":"These projects are fun to build and fun to use\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Make lights dance to music, play with radio remote control, or build your own metal detector\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Check out ten cool electronics projects, including\u003cbr\u003e * Chapter 8 -- Surfing the Radio Waves (how to make your own radio)\u003cbr\u003e * Chapter 9 -- Scary Pumpkins (crazy Halloween decorations that have sound, light, and movement)\u003cbr\u003e * Chapter 12 -- Hitting Paydirt with an Electronic Metal Detector (a project that can pay for itself)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Discover how to\u003cbr\u003e * Handle electronic components safely\u003cbr\u003e * Read a circuit diagram\u003cbr\u003e * Troubleshoot circuits with a multimeter\u003cbr\u003e * Build light-activated gadgets\u003cbr\u003e * Set up a motion detector\u003cbr\u003e * Transform electromagnetic waves into sound\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Companion Web site\u003cbr\u003e * Go to www.dummies.com\/go\/electronicsprojectsfd\u003cbr\u003e * Explore new projects with other electronics hobbyists\u003cbr\u003e * Find additional information and project opportunities\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarl Boysen\u003c\/b\u003e is an engineer who after 20 years in the computer chip industry, decided to slow down and move to a quiet town in Washington state. Earl is the co-author of \u003ci\u003eElectronics For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNanotechnology For Dummies.\u003c\/i\u003e He lives with his wife, Nancy, in a house he built himself and finds himself as busy as ever with teaching, writing, house building, and acting. Visit Earl at his Web site to get reviews and information about the latest components and techniques for building projects: www.buildinggadgets.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNancy Muir\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50491749695762,"sku":"9780470009680","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4713bd0b-6043-45ec-847e-b84537ea6558.jpg?v=1730553853","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/electronics-projects-for-dummies-9780470009680","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}