<div><p>&quot;This is teaching at its best!&quot;<br><br>--Hans Camenzind, inventor of the 555 timer (the world's most successful integrated circuit), and author of<i>Much Ado About Almost Nothing: Man's Encounter with the Electron</i> (Booklocker.com)</p><p>&quot;A fabulous book: well written, well paced, fun, and informative. I also love the sense of humor. It's very good at disarming the fear. And it's<i>gorgeous</i>. I'll be recommending this book highly.&quot;<br><br>--Tom Igoe, author of Physical Computing and Making Things Talk<br><br></p><p>Want to learn the fundamentals of electronics in a fun, hands-on way? With <i>Make: Electronics</i>, you'll start working on real projects as soon as you crack open the book. Explore all of the key components and essential principles through a series of fascinating experiments. You'll build the circuits first,<i>then</i> learn the theory behind them!</p><p><b>Build working devices, from simple to complex</b>You'll start with the basics and then move on to more complicated projects. Go from switching circuits to integrated circuits, and from simple alarms to programmable microcontrollers. Step-by-step instructions and more than 500 full-color photographs and illustrations will help you use -- and understand -- electronics concepts and techniques.</p><ul><li>Discover by breaking things: experiment with components and learn from failure</li><li>Set up a tricked-out project space: make a work area at home, equipped with the tools and parts you'll need</li><li>Make your electronic projects programmable with Arduino</li><li>Learn about key electronic components and their functions within a circuit</li><li>Create an intrusion alarm, holiday lights, wearable electronic jewelry, audio processors, a reflex tester, and a combination lock</li><li>Build an autonomous robot cart that can sense its environment and avoid obstacles</li><li>Get clear, easy-to-understand explanations of what you're doing and why</li></ul></div>