Electronics Projects For Dummies (For Dummies (Math & Science))

These projects are fun to build and fun to use Make lights dance to music, play with radio remote control, or build your own metal detector Who says the Science Fair has to end? If you love building gadgets, this book belongs on your radar. Here are complete directions for building ten cool creations that involve light, sound, or vibrations — a weird microphone, remote control gizmos, talking toys, and more, with full parts and tools lists, safety guidelines, and wiring schematics. Check out ten cool electronics projects, including * Chapter 8 — Surfing the Radio Waves (how to make your own radio) * Chapter 9 — Scary Pumpkins (crazy Halloween decorations that have sound, light, and movement) * Chapter 12 — Hitting Paydirt with an Electronic Metal Detector (a project that can pay for itself) Discover how to * Handle electronic components safely * Read a circuit diagram * Troubleshoot circuits with a multimeter * Build light-activated gadgets * Set up a motion detector * Transform electromagnetic waves into sound Companion Web site * Go to www.dummies.com/go/electronicsprojectsfd * Explore new projects with other electronics hobbyists * Find additional information and project opportunities These projects are fun to build and fun to use Make lights dance to music, play with radio remote control, or build your own metal detector Who says the Science Fair has to end? If you love building gadgets, this book belongs on your radar. Here are complete directions for building ten cool creations that involve light, sound, or vibrations -- a weird microphone, remote control gizmos, talking toys, and more, with full parts and tools lists, safety guidelines, and wiring schematics. Check out ten cool electronics projects, including * Chapter 8 -- Surfing the Radio Waves (how to make your own radio) * Chapter 9 -- Scary Pumpkins (crazy Halloween decorations that have sound, light, and movement) * Chapter 12 -- Hitting Paydirt with an Electronic Metal Detector (a project that can pay for itself) Discover how to * Handle electronic components safely * Read a circuit diagram * Troubleshoot circuits with a multimeter * Build light-activated gadgets * Set up a motion detector * Transform electromagnetic waves into sound Companion Web site * Go to (http://www.dummies.com/go/electronicsprojectsfd) www.dummies.com/go/electronicsprojectsfd * Explore new projects with other electronics hobbyists * Find additional information and project opportunities These projects are fun to build and fun to use Make lights dance to music, play with radio remote control, or build your own metal detector Who says the Science Fair has to end? If you love building gadgets, this book belongs on your radar. Here are complete directions for building ten cool creations that involve light, sound, or vibrations -- a weird microphone, remote control gizmos, talking toys, and more, with full parts and tools lists, safety guidelines, and wiring schematics. Check out ten cool electronics projects, including * Chapter 8 -- Surfing the Radio Waves (how to make your own radio) * Chapter 9 -- Scary Pumpkins (crazy Halloween decorations that have sound, light, and movement) * Chapter 12 -- Hitting Paydirt with an Electronic Metal Detector (a project that can pay for itself) Discover how to * Handle electronic components safely * Read a circuit diagram * Troubleshoot circuits with a multimeter * Build light-activated gadgets * Set up a motion detector * Transform electromagnetic waves into sound Thanks to the original uploader! Cover 1 Contents at a Glance 12 Part I: Project Prep 26 Chapter 1: Exploring the World of Electronics Projects 28 Chapter 2: Safety First 38 Chapter 3: Assembling Your Electronics Arsenal 52 Chapter 4: Running Down the Skills You Need 80 Part II: Sounding Off! 106 Chapter 5: Making Light Dance to the Music 108 Chapter 6: Focusing Sound with a Parabolic Microphone 136 Chapter 7: Murmuring Merlin 160 Chapter 8: Surfing the Airwaves 186 Part III: Let There Be Light 206 Chapter 9: Scary Pumpkins 208 Chapter 10: Dancing Dolphins 236 Chapter 11: Controlling a Go-Kart Infrared Style 260 Part IV: Good Vibrations 300 Chapter 12: A Handy-Dandy Metal Detector 302 Chapter 13: Sensitive Sam Walks the Line 322 Chapter 14: Couch Pet-ato 364 Part V: The Part of Tens 382 Chapter 15: Ten Great Parts Suppliers 384 Chapter 16: Ten Great Electronics Resources 390 Chapter 17: Ten Specialized Electronics Resources 396 Glossary 402 Index 412 Provides instructions for building ten electronic gadgets, including an AM radio, an infrared go-kart, a metal detector, and a parabolic microphone.