Do you dream of wiring up a flashing LED, experimenting with infrared detectors, or building a walking-talking robot from scratch? Do you want to understand what capacitors, oscilloscopes and transistors actually do? Then look no further! \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eElectronics For Dummies, UK Edition\u003c/i\u003ecovers everything from understanding the technology behind day-to-day gadgets, to reading a schematic, getting to grips with multimeters, and devising projects that are both useful and fun. With UK-specific information on where to purchase components for your workbench and the most useful websites and resources, this essential guide will get you up, running, and switched on in no time. \u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eElectronics For Dummies, UK Edition\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e \u003cu\u003eincludes:\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Understanding The Fundamentals of Electronics\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter 1: What is Electronics and What Can It Do For You?\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter 2: Moving Electrons to Make Something Happen\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter 3: Meeting Up with Resistance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter 4: Getting a Charge Out of Capacitors\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter 5: Curling Up With Coils and Crystals\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter 6: The Wide World of Semiconductors\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter 7: Packing Parts Together on Integrated Circuits\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter 8: Rounding Out Your Parts List\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Getting Your Hands Dirty\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter 9: Setting Up Shop and Ensuring Your Safety\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter 10: Reading Schematics\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter 11: Constructing Circuits\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter 12: Measuring and Analysing Circuits\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Putting Theory Into Practice\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter 13: Exploring Some Learning Circuits\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter 14: Great Projects You Can Build in 30 Minutes or Less\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter 15: Cool Robot Projects to Amaze Your Friends and Family\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: The Part of Tens\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter 16: Ten (Or So) Terrific Tips to Help You Succeed\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter 17: Ten Great Electronics Parts Sources\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter 18: Ten Electronics Formulas You Should Know\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix: Internet Resources\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eGetting Up to Speed with Tutorials and General Information\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFiguring Things Out with Calculators\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSurfing for Circuits\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAsking Questions in Discussion Forums\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGetting Things Surplus\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ol\u003e
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