Simple, Low-cost Electronics Projects

by Blechman

• ISBN13: 9781878707468
• ISBN10: 1878707469
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-08-01
• Publisher: Elsevier Science

Summary

Fred's explanations are clear, readable, and friendly. Each project comes with a complete discussion of circuit theory, circuit board and parts placement layouts, excellent hints on building and testing each circuit, suggestions for packaging, and a complete parts list. Few things are as satisfying as when an electronic device you built yourself comes to life when you flip the "On" switch. You're guaranteed success with this essential book on your workbench!

Table of Contents

FOREWORD	v	(2)
PREFACE	vii
CHAPTER 1: A Telephone Hold Button	1	(8)
CHAPTER 2: A Telephone Remote Ringer	9	(4)
CHAPTER 3: A Telephone Recording Beeper	13	(4)
CHAPTER 4: A Telephone FM Transmitter	17	(8)
CHAPTER 5: A Telephone Line Analyzer	25	(10)
CHAPTER 6: Two Simple Electronic Sirens	35	(10)
CHAPTER 7: A Variable Frequency Audio Oscillator	45	(4)
CHAPTER 8: Building a VOX (Voice-Operated Switch)	49	(8)
CHAPTER 9: A Nickel-Cadmium Battery Zapper	57	(8)
CHAPTER 10: A Multi-Purpose Digital Tester	65	(10)
CHAPTER 11: 3 1/2-Digit Module Applications	75	(8)
CHAPTER 12: A Photo-Electric Counter	83	(10)
CHAPTER 13: A Digital Thermometer	93	(10)
CHAPTER 14: A Talking Alarm Clock	103	(8)
CHAPTER 15: A DC Digital Voltmeter	111	(8)
CHAPTER 16: A Digital Multimeter Kit	119	(10)
CHAPTER 17: A Transistor/Diode Tester	129	(8)
CHAPTER 18: Quick Tracey, The Semiconductor Sleuth	137	(10)
CHAPTER 19: Digital Voltmeter Capacitance Adapter	147	(8)
CHAPTER 20: A Function Generator	155	(8)
CHAPTER 21: Measuring Inductance With "Quick Henry"	163	(8)
CHAPTER 22: A Deluxe Timebase	171	(6)
APPENDIX A: Part Substitution	177	(8)
APPENDIX B: Kit and Part Sources	185	(6)
APPENDIX C: Fred's Funnies	191	(12)
INDEX	203