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Circuitbuilding Do-It-Yourself For Dummies

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Circuitbuilding Do-It-Yourself For Dummies by H. Ward Silver is a practical guide designed for enthusiasts eager to explore the world of electronics. It provides step-by-step instructions and clear explanations on how to build simple circuits, making complex concepts more accessible. This book is perfect for beginners seeking to enhance their technical skills with hands-on projects.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy hands-on projects and want to dive into the world of electronics and circuit building. It's perfect for beginners looking to understand the fundamentals with practical, step-by-step instructions, enabling you to build your own electronic devices confidently. Ideal for hobbyists eager to expand their knowledge and apply it in a creative, engaging way.

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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 book provides tools and techniques you need to build circuits, with illustrated, step-by-step directions to help accomplish tasks and complete projects.

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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, an in-line fuse, or repair a microphone cable? Circuitbuilding Do-It-Yourself For Dummies 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 circuit-building 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:

  • The tools you need and how to use them.
  • How to make sense of schematics and printed circuit boards.
  • Basic techniques for creating any circuit.
  • How to make and repair cables and connectors.
  • Testing and maintenance procedures.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470173428

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 February 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 201.0mm

Height: 249.0mm

Weight: 680g

Pages: 416

About the Author

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 β€œHands-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, β€œAntenna Design and Construction,” β€œAnalog Electronics,” and β€œDigital Electronics.” Along with his comedic alter-ego, Dr Beldar, Ward is a sought-after speaker and lecturer among β€œhams.” When not in front of a computer screen, you will find Ward working on his mandolin technique and compositions.

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