Chapter 17
Putting Projects Together
IN THIS CHAPTER
Creating unique light blinkers and flashers
Rigging an alarm
Constructing an adaptable siren
Sounding off with your own amplifier
Designing a traffic signal
Making beautiful music
Getting up to speed on electronics really pays off when you get to the point where you can actually build a project or two. In this chapter, you get to play with several fun, entertaining, and educational electronics gadgets that you can build in half an hour or less. I selected the projects for their high cool factor and their simplicity. I’ve kept parts to a minimum, and the most expensive project costs under $15 or so to build.
I’ve given you some detailed procedures for the first project, so work through that one first. Then, you should be able to follow the circuit schematics and build the rest of the projects on your own. Check Chapter 11 if you ...
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