Circuitbuilding Do-It-Yourself For Dummies

by Silver, H. Ward

• ISBN13: 9780470173428
• ISBN10: 0470173424
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-02-28
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

DO-IT-YOURSELF Here's the fun and easy way to start building circuits for your projects Have you ever wanted to build your own electronic device? Put together a thermostat or an in-line fuse, or repair a microphone cable? This is the book for you! Inside you'll find the tools and techniques you need to build circuits, with illustrated, step-by-step directions to help accomplish tasks and complete projects. As you accomplish the tasks throughout the book, you'll construct many projects while learning the key circuitbuilding principles and techniques. Find out about measuring and testing, maintenance and troubleshooting, cables, connectors, how to test your stuff, and more. Stuff You Need to Know 'ˆ— The tools you need and how to use them 'ˆ— How to make sense of schematics and printed circuit boards 'ˆ— Basic techniques for creating any circuit 'ˆ— How to make and repair cables and connectors 'ˆ— Testing and maintenance procedures

Author Biography

H. Ward Silver has the experience of a 20-year career as an electrical engineer developing instrumentation and medical electronics. He also spent 8 years in broadcasting, both programming and engineering. In 2000 he turned to teaching and writing as a second career. He is a contributing editor to the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) and author of the popular “Hands-On Radio” column in QST magazine every month. He is the author of the ARRL’s Amateur Radio license study guides and numerous other articles. He developed the ARRL’s online courses, “Antenna Design and Construction,” “Analog Electronics,” and “Digital Electronics.” Along with his comedic alter-ego, Dr Beldar, Ward is a sought-after speaker and lecturer among “hams.” When not in front of a computer screen, you will find Ward working on his mandolin technique and compositions.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Working Basics for Electronic-ers

The Toolbox

Basic Techniques

Building Circuits

Using a Solderless Breadboard

Building a Printed Circuit Board

Building a Prototype

Building from a Published Schematic

Cables and Connectors

Terminals and Connectors

Wiring for Wireless Radio

Mastering Power

Audio and Sensitive Connections

Measuring and Testing

Meet the Test Equipment

Measurements That Test Your Circuits and Projects

Maintaining Electronic Equipment

Who Let the Smoke Out?

Maintaining Your Cool (Stuff)

Getting a Charge Out of Batteries

Electronics in Motion

Getting Rid of Interference and Noise

The Part of Tens

Ten Circuitbuilding Secrets

Ten Circuit First-Aid Techniques and Supplies

Glossary

Circuitbuilding Resources

Index

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