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Electronics All-in-One For Dummies, 3rd Edition

Name: Electronics All-in-One For Dummies, 3rd Edition
Author: Doug Lowe
ISBN: 9781119822110

by Doug Lowe

April 2022

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960 pages

23h 12m

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Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Introduction
About This BookFoolish AssumptionsIcons Used in This BookBeyond the BookWhere to Go from Here
Book 1: Getting Started with Electronics
Chapter 1: Welcome to Electronics
What Is Electricity?But Really, What Is Electricity?What Is Electronics?What Can You Do with Electronics?Looking inside Electronic Devices
Chapter 2: Understanding Electricity
Pondering the Wonder of ElectricityLooking for ElectricityPeering Inside AtomsExamining the ElementsMinding Your ChargesConductors and InsulatorsUnderstanding CurrentUnderstanding VoltageComparing Direct and Alternating CurrentUnderstanding Power
Chapter 3: Creating Your Mad-Scientist Lab
Setting Up Your Mad-Scientist LabEquipping Your Mad-Scientist LabStocking up on Basic Electronic ComponentsOne Last Thing
Chapter 4: Staying Safe
Facing the Realities of Electrical DangersOther Ways to Stay SafeKeeping Safety Equipment on HandProtecting Your Stuff from Static Discharges
Chapter 5: Reading Schematic Diagrams
Introducing a Simple Schematic DiagramLaying Out a CircuitTo Connect or Not to ConnectLooking at Commonly Used SymbolsSimplifying Ground and Power ConnectionsLabeling Components in a Schematic DiagramRepresenting Integrated Circuits in a Schematic Diagram
Chapter 6: Building Projects
Looking at the Process of Building an Electronic ProjectEnvisioning Your ProjectDesigning Your CircuitPrototyping Your Circuit on a Solderless BreadboardConstructing Your Circuit on a Printed Circuit Board (PCB)Finding an Enclosure for Your Circuit

Chapter 7: The Secrets of Successful Soldering
Understanding How Solder WorksProcuring What You Need to SolderPreparing to SolderSoldering a Solid Solder JointChecking Your WorkDesoldering
Chapter 8: Measuring Circuits with a Multimeter
Looking at MultimetersWhat a Multimeter MeasuresUsing Your Multimeter
Chapter 9: Catching Waves with an Oscilloscope
Understanding OscilloscopesExamining WaveformsCalibrating an OscilloscopeDisplaying Signals
Book 2: Working with Basic Electronic Components
Chapter 1: Working with Basic Circuits
What Is a Circuit?Using BatteriesBuilding a Lamp CircuitProject 1: A Simple Lamp CircuitWorking with SwitchesBuilding a Switched Lamp CircuitProject 2: A Lamp Controlled by a SwitchUnderstand Series and Parallel CircuitsBuilding a Series Lamp CircuitProject 3: A Series Lamp CircuitBuilding a Parallel Lamp CircuitProject 4: A Parallel Lamp CircuitUsing Switches in Series and ParallelBuilding a Series Switch CircuitProject 5: A Series Switch CircuitBuilding a Parallel Switch CircuitProject 6: A Parallel Switch CircuitSwitching between Two LampsProject 7: Controlling Two Lamps with One SwitchBuilding a Three-Way Lamp SwitchProject 8: A Three-Way Light SwitchReversing PolarityProject 9: A Polarity-Reversing Circuit
Chapter 2: Working with Resistors
What Is Resistance?Measuring ResistanceLooking at Ohm’s LawIntroducing ResistorsReading Resistor Color CodesUnderstanding Resistor Power RatingsLimiting Current with a ResistorProject 10: Using a Current-Limiting ResistorCombining ResistorsProject 11: Resistors in Series and ParallelDividing VoltageDividing Voltage with ResistorsProject 12: A Voltage Divider CircuitVarying Resistance with a Potentiometer
Chapter 3: Working with Capacitors
What Is a Capacitor?Counting CapacitanceReading Capacitor ValuesThe Many Sizes and Shapes of CapacitorsCalculating Time Constants for Resistor/Capacitor NetworksCombining CapacitorsPutting Capacitors to WorkCharging and Discharging a CapacitorProject 13: Charging and Discharging a CapacitorBlocking DC while Passing ACProject 14: Blocking Direct Current
Chapter 4: Working with Inductors
What Is Magnetism?Examining ElectromagnetsInducing CurrentCalculating RL Time ConstantsCalculating Inductive ReactanceCombining InductorsPutting Inductors to Work
Chapter 5: Working with Diodes and LEDs
What Is a Semiconductor?Introducing DiodesThe Many Types of DiodesUsing a Diode to Block Reverse PolarityProject 15: Blocking Reverse PolarityPutting Rectifiers to WorkBuilding Rectifier CircuitsProject 16: Rectifier CircuitsIntroducing Light Emitting DiodesUsing LEDs to Detect PolarityProject 17: An LED Polarity Detector
Chapter 6: Working with Transistors
What’s the Big Deal about Transistors?Amplifying with a TransistorUsing a Transistor as a SwitchAn LED Driver CircuitProject 18: A Transistor LED DriverLooking at a Simple NOT Gate CircuitBuilding a NOT GateProject 19: A NOT GateOscillating with a TransistorBuilding an LED FlasherProject 20: An LED FlasherWrapping Up Our Exploration of Discrete Components
Book 3: Working with Integrated Circuits
Chapter 1: Introducing Integrated Circuits
What Exactly Is an Integrated Circuit?Looking at How Integrated Circuits Are MadeIntegrated Circuit PackagesUsing ICs in Schematic DiagramsPowering ICsAvoiding Static and Heat DamageReading IC Data SheetsPopular Integrated Circuits
Chapter 2: The Fabulous 555 Timer Chip
Looking at How the 555 WorksUnderstanding 555 ModesUsing the 555 in Monostable (One-Shot) ModeUsing the 555 in Astable (Oscillator) ModeUsing the 555 in Bistable (Flip-Flop) ModeUsing the 555 Timer OutputDoubling Up with the 556 Dual TimerMaking a One-Shot TimerProject 21: A One-Shot 555 Timer CircuitMaking an LED FlasherProject 22: An LED FlasherUsing a Set/Reset SwitchProject 23: An LED Flasher with a Set/Reset SwitchMaking a BeeperProject 24: An Audible Beeper
Chapter 3: Working with Op-Amps
Looking at Operational AmplifiersUnderstanding Open Loop-AmplifiersLooking at Closed Loop-AmplifiersUsing an Op-Amp as a Unity Gain AmplifierUsing an Op-Amp as a Voltage ComparatorAdding VoltagesWorking with Op-Amp ICs
Book 4: Beyond Direct Current
Chapter 1: Getting into Alternating Current
What Is Alternating Current?Measuring Alternating CurrentUnderstanding AlternatorsUnderstanding MotorsUnderstanding TransformersWorking with Line VoltageUsing Line Voltage in Your ProjectsWires and Connectors for Working with Line VoltageUsing Fuses to Protect Line-Voltage CircuitsUsing Relays to Control Line-Voltage Circuits
Chapter 2: Building Power Supplies
Using a Power AdapterUnderstanding What a Power Supply DoesTransforming VoltageTurning AC into DCFiltering Rectified CurrentRegulating Voltage
Chapter 3: Understanding Radio
Understanding Radio WavesTransmitting and Receiving RadioUnderstanding AM RadioUnderstanding FM RadioBuilding a Crystal Radio
Chapter 4: Working with Infrared
Introducing Infrared LightDetecting Infrared LightProject 25: A Simple IR DetectorCreating Infrared LightBuilding a Proximity DetectorBuilding a Common-Emitter Proximity DetectorProject 26: A Common-Emitter Proximity DetectorBuilding a Common-Collector Proximity DetectorProject 27: A Common-Collector Proximity Detector
Book 5: Doing Digital Electronics
Chapter 1: Understanding Digital Electronics
Distinguishing Analog and Digital ElectronicsUnderstanding BinaryUsing Switches to Build GatesProject 28: A Simple AND CircuitProject 29: A Simple OR CircuitProject 30: A Simple XOR Circuit
Chapter 2: Getting Logical
Introducing Boolean Logic and Logic GatesLooking at NOT GatesLooking at AND GatesLooking at OR GatesLooking at NAND GatesLooking at NOR GatesLooking at XOR and XNOR GatesDe Marvelous De Morgan’s TheoremAll You Need Is NAND (Or NOR)Using Software to Practice with Gates
Chapter 3: Working with Logic Circuits
Creating Logic Gates with TransistorsProject 31: A Transistor NOT GateProject 32: A Transistor NAND GateProject 33: A Transistor NOR GateIntroducing Integrated Circuit Logic GatesIntroducing the Versatile 4000-Series Logic GatesBuilding Projects with the 4011 Quad Two-Input NAND GateProject 34: A CMOS NAND GateProject 35: A CMOS AND GateProject 36: A CMOS OR GateProject 37: A CMOS NOR Gate
Chapter 4: Working with Flip-Flops
Looking at LatchesProject 38: An Active-High LatchProject 39: An Active-Low LatchLooking at Gated LatchesProject 40: A Gated D LatchIntroducing Flip-FlopsProject 41: A D Flip-FlopProject 42: A Toggle Flip-FlopDebouncing a Clock Input
Chapter 5: Introducing Microcontrollers
Introducing MicrocontrollersProgramming a MicrocontrollerWorking with I/O Pins
Book 6: Working with Arduino Microprocessors
Chapter 1: Introducing Arduino
Introducing the Arduino UNOBuying an UNO Starter KitInstalling the Arduino IDEConnecting to an UNOLooking at a Simple Arduino SketchRunning the Blink ProgramUsing a Digital I/O Pin to Control an LEDProject 43: Blinking an LED with an Arduino UNO
Chapter 2: Creating Arduino Sketches
Introducing CWorking with a Prototyping ShieldBuilding a Test CircuitProject 44: An Arduino LED Test CircuitFlashing the LEDsUsing CommentsCreating IdentifiersUsing VariablesDoing MathA Program That Uses Variables and MathUsing If StatementsUsing While LoopsUsing For LoopsCrafting Your Own Functions
Chapter 3: More Arduino Programming Tricks
Using a Push Button with an ArduinoChecking the Status of a Switch in ArduinoProject 45: A Push-Button Controlled Arduino LED FlasherRandomizing Your ProgramsReading a Value from a PotentiometerProject 46: A Variable-Rate LED Flasher
Chapter 4: An Arduino Proximity Sensor
Using an Ultrasonic Range FinderUsing an LCDBuilding a Proximity SensorProject 47: An Arduino Proximity Sensor
Chapter 5: Adding Sound and Motion to Your Arduino Projects
Using a Speaker with an ArduinoProject 48: Creating Sound with a SpeakerUsing an MP3 ShieldBuilding an Arduino Music PlayerProject 49: Using a Music Maker Shield to Play SoundsUsing a Servo with an ArduinoProject 50: Using a Servo with an Arduino
Chapter 6: Keypads and Keyboards
Using a KeypadSetting Up a KeypadBuilding a Keypad CircuitProject 51: Using a KeypadUsing an Arduino for Computer Keyboard InputBuilding a Windows Keypad GadgetProject 52: A Windows Keypad Gadget
Book 7: Working with Raspberry Pi
Chapter 1: Introducing Raspberry Pi
Introducing the Raspberry PiConsidering Raspberry Pi VersionsSetting Up a Raspberry PiInstalling the Raspberry Pi Operating SystemStarting Up Your Raspberry PiUnderstanding the File SystemWriting Your First Raspberry Pi ProgramExamining GPIO PortsConnecting an LED to a GPIO PortFlashing an LED in PythonBuilding a Raspberry Pi LED FlasherProject 51: Blinking an LED with a Raspberry Pi
Chapter 2: Programming in Python
Looking Closer at PythonBuilding a Test CircuitProject 52: A Raspberry Pi LED Test BoardFlashing the LEDsUsing CommentsCreating IdentifiersUsing ConstantsUsing VariablesCreating Your Own FunctionsUsing If StatementsUsing While LoopsUsing For LoopsLooking at Python Lists
Chapter 3: Reading Digital and Analog Input
Using a GPIO Port for Digital InputChecking the Status of a Switch in PythonProject 53: A Push-Button-Controlled Raspberry Pi LED FlasherReading Analog InputEnabling SPI on Your Raspberry PiUsing the MCP3008 in PythonUsing the mcp3008 PackageProject 54: A Variable-Rate LED Flasher
Book 8: Special Effects
Chapter 1: Building a Color Organ
Examining the Color Organ ProjectUnderstanding How the Color Organ WorksGetting What You Need to Build the Color OrganAssembling the Color OrganUsing the Color Organ
Chapter 2: Animating Holiday Lights
Introducing the ShowTime PC ControllerLooking at a Basic Light-O-Rama SetupUnderstanding Channels and SequencesChoosing Lights for Your DisplayDesigning Your LayoutAssembling the ShowTime PC ControllerConnecting the Controller to a ComputerTesting the ShowTime PC ControllerUsing the Light-O-Rama Sequence EditorUnderstanding SequencesCreating a Musical SequenceVisualizing Your Show
Chapter 3: Building an Animatronic Prop Controller
Looking at the Requirements of Animatronic Prop ControlExamining a Typical Animatronic PropBuilding the Prop ControllerProgramming the Prop-1 ControllerSending Commands to the RC-4 or AP-16+ ModulesProgramming the RC-4 Relay Control ModuleA Sample AP-16+ ProgramProgramming the PIR Motion DetectorLooking at Complete Jack-in-the-Box Program
Chapter 4: Re-Creating a Retro Science-Fiction Robot Head
Looking to Robby and B-9 For InspirationConceiving VIN-eIntroducing VIN-e 1.0Looking at VIN-e’s ElectronicsA Final Word about Safety
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Index

Special Characters and Numerics

~ (curly brace), 617

1N400x diodes, 283
1N914 diode, 284
1N4148 diode, 284

2N2222 transistor, 316, 320, 328
2N3904 NPN transistors, 58

4-bit mode LCD, 670

8-bit mode LCD, 670

74xx logic family, 344
78XX voltage regulator, 439–440

555 timer chips
- 556 dual timer chips, 361–364
- astable mode, 343, 348, 352–357
- beeper, 377–382
- bistable mode, 349, 357–359
- in coin-toss circuit, 96–97, 99
- description of, 346–348
- LED flasher circuit, 369–373
- modes
  - astable, 343, 348, 352–357
  - bistable, 349, 357–359
  - monostable, 343, 348, 349–352
- monostable mode, 343, 348, 349–352
- one-shot timer, 364–369
- output pin, 359–360
- overview, 343–344, 345
- pins, 346–348
- in schematic diagrams, 348
- set/reset switches, adding, 373–377
556 dual timer chips, 361–364

802.11n wireless network, 738

4000-series logic gates, 542–543
4011 Quad 2-Input NAND Gate, 544–545
4013 Dual D flip-flop, 581

7400-series TTL logic gates, 541

A

A0 UNO board header pin, 610
A1 UNO board header pin, 610
A2 UNO board header pin, 610
A3 UNO board header pin, 610
A4 UNO board header pin, 610
A5 UNO board header pin, 610
AC (alternating current)
- alternators, 411–413
- blocking DC while passing, 254–259
- converting DC, power supply for, 431
- defined, 33, 406
- line voltage
  - circuits, 423–428
  - connectors for, 421–423
  - ground wires, 419–421
  - hot wires, 419–421
  - neutral wires, 419–421
  - overview, 416
  - in projects, 417–421
  - wires for, 421–423
- magnetic field and, 408
- measuring, ...

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