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Hacking Electronics: An Illustrated DIY Guide for Makers and Hobbyists

Name: Hacking Electronics: An Illustrated DIY Guide for Makers and Hobbyists
Author: Simon Monk
ISBN: 9780071802376

by Simon Monk

March 2013

Beginner

304 pages

7h 25m

English

McGraw-Hill Education TAB

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Cover
About the Author
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents at a Glance
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Getting StuffBuying ComponentsWhere to Buy Things to HackA Basic ToolkitHow to Strip a WireYou Will NeedHow to Join Wires Together by TwistingYou Will NeedHow to Join Wires by SolderingSafetyYou Will NeedSolderingJoining WiresHow to Test a ConnectionYou Will NeedHow to Hack a Computer Fan to Keep Soldering Fumes AwayYou Will NeedConstructionSummary
Chapter 2: Theory and Practice
How to Assemble a Starter Kit of ComponentsYou Will NeedHow to Identify Electronic ComponentsResistorsCapacitorsDiodesLEDsTransistorsIntegrated CircuitsOther StuffSurface Mount ComponentsWhat Are Current, Resistance, and Voltage?CurrentResistanceVoltageOhm’s LawWhat Is Power?How to Read a Schematic DiagramThe First Rule of Schematics: Positive Voltages Are UppermostSecond Rule of Schematics: Things Happen Left to RightNames and ValuesComponent SymbolsSummary

Chapter 3: Basic Hacks
How to Make a Resistor Get HotYou Will NeedThe ExperimentHow to Use Resistors to Divide a VoltageYou Will NeedHow to Convert a Resistance to a Voltage (and Make a Light Meter)You Will NeedHack a Push Light to Make It Light SensingYou Will NeedBreadboardConstructionHow to Choose a Bipolar TransistorDatasheetsMOSFLT TransistorsPNP and N-Channel TransistorsCommon TransistorsHow to Use a Power MOSFET to Control a MotorYou Will NeedBreadboardHow to Select the Right SwitchPush-Button SwitchesMicroswitchesToggle SwitchesSummary
Chapter 4: LEDs
How to Stop an LED from Burning OutYou Will NeedDiodesLEDsTrying It OutHow to Select the Right LED for the JobYou Will NeedBrightness and AngleMulticolorIR and UVLEDs for IlluminationHow to Use a LM317 to Make a Constant Current DriverYou Will NeedDesignBreadboardConstructionHow to Measure the Forward Voltage of an LEDYou Will NeedHow to Power Large Numbers of LEDsHow to Make LEDs FlashYou Will NeedBreadboardHow to Use Stripboard (LED Flasher)Designing the Stripboard LayoutYou Will NeedConstructionTroubleshootingHow to Use a Laser Diode ModuleHacking a Slot Car RacerYou Will NeedStoring Charge in a CapacitorDesignConstructionTestingSummary
Chapter 5: Batteries and Power
Selecting the Right BatteryBattery CapacityMaximum Discharge RateSingle-Use BatteriesRechargeable BatteriesCharging Batteries (in General)COver-ChargingOver-DischargingBattery LifeHow to Charge a NiMH BatterySimple ChargingFast ChargingHow to Charge a Sealed Lead-Acid BatteryCharging with a Variable Power SupplyHow to Charge a LiPo BatteryHacking a Cell Phone BatteryControlling the Voltage from a BatteryYou Will NeedBreadboardBoosting VoltageCalculating How Long a Battery Will LastHow to Design for Battery BackupDiodesTrickle ChargingHow to Use Solar CellsTesting a Solar PanelTrickle Charging with a Solar PanelMinimizing Power ConsumptionSummary
Chapter 6: Hacking Arduino
How to Set up Arduino (and Blink an LED)You Will NeedSetting Up ArduinoModifying the Blink SketchHow to Make an Arduino Control a RelayRelaysArduino OutputsYou Will NeedConstructionSoftwareHow to Hack a Toy for Arduino ControlYou Will NeedConstructionThe Serial MonitorSoftwareHow to Measure Voltage with an ArduinoYou Will NeedConstructionSoftwareHow to Use an Arduino to Control an LEDYou Will NeedConstructionSoftware (Flashing)Software (Brightness)How to Play a Sound with an ArduinoYou Will NeedConstructionSoftwareHow to Use Arduino ShieldsHow to Control a Relay from a Web PageYou Will NeedConstructionNetwork ConfigurationTestingSoftwareHow to Use a Alphanumeric LCD Shield with ArduinoYou Will NeedConstructionSoftwareHow to Drive a Servo Motor with an ArduinoYou Will NeedConstructionSoftwareHow to Charlieplex LEDsYou Will NeedConstructionSoftwareHow to Type Passwords AutomaticallyYou Will NeedConstructionSoftwareSummary
Chapter 7: Hacking with Modules
How to Use a PIR Motion Sensor ModuleYou Will Need (PIR and LED)BreadboardYou Will Need (PIR and Arduino)ConstructionSoftwareHow to Use Ultrasonic Rangefinder ModulesYou Will NeedThe HC-SR04 RangefinderThe MaxBotix LV-EZl RangefinderHow to Use a Wireless Remote ModuleYou Will NeedBreadboardHow to Use a Wireless Remote Module with ArduinoYou Will NeedSoftwareHow to Control Motor Speed with a Power MOSFETYou Will NeedBreadboardSoftwareHow to Control DC Motors with an H-Bridge ModuleYou Will NeedBreadboardUsing the Control PinsHow to Control a Stepper Motor with an H-Bridge ModuleYou Will NeedConstructionSoftwareHow to Make a Simple Robot RoverYou Will NeedConstructionTestingSoftwareHow to Use a Seven-Segment LED Display ModuleYou Will NeedConstructionSoftwareHow to Use a Real-Time Clock ModuleYou Will NeedConstructionSoftwareSummary
Chapter 8: Hacking with Sensors
How to Detect Noxious GasYou Will NeedThe LM311 ComparatorBreadboardUsing a Gas Sensor with an ArduinoHow to Measure Something’s ColorYou Will NeedConstructionSoftwareHow to Detect VibrationYou Will NeedConstructionSoftwareHow to Measure TemperatureYou Will NeedConstructionSoftwareHow to Use an AccelerometerYou Will NeedConstructionSoftwareHow to Sense Magnetic FieldsYou Will NeedConstructionSoftwareSummary
Chapter 9: Audio Hacks
Hacking Audio LeadsGeneral PrincipalsSoldering Audio ConnectorsConverting a Stereo Signal to MonoHow to Use a Microphone ModuleHow to Make an FM BugYou Will NeedConstructionTestingSelecting LoudspeakersHow to Make a 1-Watt Audio AmplifierYou Will NeedConstructionTestingHow to Generate Tones with a 555 TimerYou Will NeedConstructionHow to Make a USB Music ControllerYou Will NeedConstructionSoftwareHow to Make a Software VU MeterYou Will NeedConstructionSoftwareSummary
Chapter 10: Mending and Breaking Electronics
How to Avoid ElectrocutionHow to Take Something Apart AND Put It Back Together AgainHow to Check a FuseHow to Test a BatteryHow to Test a Heating ElementFinding and Replacing Failed ComponentsTesting ComponentsDesolderingReplacementHow to Scavenge Useful ComponentsHow to Reuse a Cell Phone Power AdapterSummary
Chapter 11: Tools
How to Use a Multimeter (General)Continuity and Diode TestResistanceCapacitanceTemperatureAC VoltageDC VoltageDC CurrentAC CurrentFrequencyHow to Use a Multimeter to Test a TransistorHow to Use a Lab Power SupplyIntroducing: The OscilloscopeSoftware ToolsSimulationFritzingEAGLE PCBOnline CalculatorsSummary
Appendix Parts
ToolsComponentsComponent Starter KitsResistorsCapacitorsSemiconductorsHardware and MiscellaneousModules
Index

Overview

Bring 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.

Safely solder, join wires, and connect switches

Identify components and read schematic diagrams

Understand the how and why of electronics theory

Work with transistors, LEDs, and laser diode modules

Power your devices with a/c supplies, batteries, or solar panels

Get up and running on Arduino boards and pre-made modules

Use sensors to detect everything from noxious gas to acceleration

Build and modify audio amps, microphones, and transmitters

Fix gadgets and scavenge useful parts from dead equipment

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