Please note that i have no financial interest in any kits offered for use with my book, and i have no control over the contents of. I wrote this book as the simplest possible introduction to electronics, for people who dont want to spend much money and. Apr 29, 2012 this episode we take a tour of an example circuit depicting a basic implementation of an electronic lock combination, much akin to a safe combination lock, all accomplished using just a couple. Charles platt is a contributing editor and regular columnist for make magazine, where he writes about electronics.
He is the author of the highly successful introductory handson book, make. Note that at this time, pack 3 from protechtrader is the only source if you want a component pack for experiments 25 through 34 chapter 5 of the book. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then. Electronics component kit 1 has been designed to be used with the second edition of charles platt s hands on learning book, make. Years trying to get into electronics but the tutorials online or other books just didnt do it for me. This should include designing circuits to do what you want. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This site is maintained by charles platt, and is not formally associated with makermedia or any other company. Sep 30, 2015 charles platt is a contributing editor and regular columnist for make magazine, where he writes about electronics. Learning through discovery ebook written by charles platt.
Written by charles platt geek dads may recognize his name from his days at wired magazine and as a science fiction writer, the book is a fullcolor. Rounding up all of the necessary components can be time consuming and frustrating and we think learning electronics should be fun and exciting, so weve created the ideal component kit for experiments 111. Make electronics 2nd edition components pack 1, 2, or 3. Of the many, many books ive read about electronics this book stands out as the best i have read or even seen before. Charles platt is a contributing editor and regular columnist for make. You dont need any tools to build the projects in this book. Right away, youll start working on real projects, and youll explore all the key components and essential principles through the books collection of experiments. My only frustration has been adapting one of the circuits to a.
Hi, on your website you sell component packs for make. Easy electronics component pack parts needed for experiments in. To access shopping suggestions for tools and equipment, please click here. If you need to trim a wire, nail clippers will work just fine. This book explains very well some concepts that other wise you would not understand. Maker media has just published a new book called make. Being creative, instead of just following instructions, is part of the maker ethic.
Electronics, youll start working on real projects as soon as you. To purchase books, visit amazon or your favorite retailer. This is a simple, convenient, and costeffective way of getting all the tools and materials you need to do the projects in this book. Platt was a senior writer for wired magazine, has written various computer books, and has been fascinated by electronics since he put together a telephone answering machine from a tape recorder and militarysurplus relays at age 15. Currently he is designing and building prototypes of medical equipment in his workshop in a northern arizona wilderness area. Buy it you love to learn electronics from make electronics. Great book, explains the basics of electronics clearly and simply, with colour diagrams and photographs.
Every other book on electronics starts with theory, but i start with putting a battery on your tonguejust as with the original book. Electronics 2nd edition by charles platt and allow beginners to learn basic electronic circuits. Electronics, youll start working on real projects as soon as you crack open the book. Hans camenzind, inventor of the 555 timer the worlds most successful integrated circuit, and. Electronics component pack was exactly what i needed as it actually matched the experiments in make. Really good book to start to learn electronic, the only thing missing would be to be able to buy the whole set of components with the book. Projects have been reworked to provide additional features, and the book has been restructured to offer a stepbystep learning process that is as clear and visually pleasing on handheld devices as it is on paper. Want to learn the fundamentals of electronics in a fun, handson way. Charles platt born in london, england, 1945 is the author of 41 fiction and nonfiction books, including sciencefiction novels such as the silicon man and protektor published in paperback by avon books.
While easy electronics does not go into a lot of depth, i think it is the quickest, simplest, least expensive way for people to find out if they want to learn more. I just need to put the circuit together on the perma proto board, mount it in an altoids tin, mount the tin on the body, and drill holes for the wires from. It can serve as a prequel to my more comprehensive book, make. Combined with our electronics kits you will have everything you need to complete the experiments in the book. This is the simplest, quickest, least technical, most affordable introd. Just be aware that if a kit doesnt refer specifically to the second edi. Tom igoe, author of physical computing and making things talk. Hans camenzind, inventor of the 555 timer the worlds most successful integrated circuit, and author of much ado about almost nothing. Lots of experiments including testing some components. Read all of the three encyclopedia and two electronic books even before you start the blinking led project, because not only he will do that for you, he also will put you in a position where you find yourself making professional projects using what he taught you before you finish all of his books. To report a broken link or any other problem, please email make. He became a sciencefiction writer author of the silicon man, taught classes in computer graphics, and was a senior writer at wired, but he has retained his lifelong love for hobby electronics.
Electronics, and is writing a sequel to that book in addition to volumes 2. Electronics component kit 1 has been designed to be used with the second edition of charles platts hands on learning book, make. He explains things very well and avoids technical theory and math. Charles platt s first electronics project was a telephone answering machine, which he built when he was 15. Electronics, and from the moment i started reading the rough draft, i was completely hooked. Electronics charles platt this is teaching at its best. Charles began contributing to make magazine in its third issue and is currently a contributing editor. Projects have been reworked to provide additional features, and the book has been restructured to offer a step by step learning process that is as clear and visually pleasing on handheld devices as it is on paper. This episode we take a tour of an example circuit depicting a basic implementation of an electronic lock combination, much akin to a safe combination lock, all accomplished using just. Electronics, a great new book to learn handson electronics. I wrote this book as the simplest possible introduction to electronics, for people who dont want to spend much money and arent sure how deeply they want to go. I think it is one of the most valuable books ive ever read. Learning through discovery, edition 2 ebook written by charles platt. I love the oreilly standard fare inside the book clear imagery, text boxes, photos, precise and concise explanations.
Publication date 2009 topics electronics, technology, learning, make. Want to learn the fundamentals of electronics in a fun. A few months ago, gareth branwyn, a senior editor at make, and an editor at make. This book if filled with straightforward, easy to simulate information. The handson projects in this book progress from simple to complex, breaking circuits into modules to make them easier to understand. The continue shopping button in the shopping cart will bring you back here to the item you just selected. It is written for beginners and enthusiasts of electronics. Electronics second edition are currently available from two independent suppliers.
Just be aware that if a kit doesnt refer specifically to the second edition of this book, it is probably not compatible. To access kits containing supplies and components, please click here. Rounding up all of the necessary components can be time consuming and frustrating and we think learning electronics should be fun and exciting, so weve created the ideal. Sep 18, 2015 charles platt is a contributing editor and regular columnist for make magazine, where he writes about electronics.
That is why easy electronics by charles platt is the perfect book for true beginners. This really is a great book for getting started in electronics. Charles platt has gone to the effort of creating a book that empowers the brand new hobbyist to start building right away. Dec 11, 2009 maker media has just published a new book called make. Electronics, and is writing a sequel to that book in addition to volumes 2 and 3 of the encyclopedia of electronic components. Electronics learning by discovery charles platt on. More electronics, and the encyclopedia of electronic components, volumes. Make electronics learning through discovery by charles platt. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read make. Charles platt has given the electric shock to the maker movement by writing an essential tome for novices and advanced experimenters alike. Kits from radio shack are now obsolete and cannot be used in conjunction with make. All of the other ones sold by radio shack and make themselves are for the original 1st edition of the book and most of the parts needed for the projects have changed. Charles platt born in london, england, 1945 is the author of 41 fiction and nonfiction books.
The author, charles platt deserves a knighthood for his work. Electronics companion kits, both toolkits and bundles of the various components used in the books experiments. Electronics, by charles platt, and its the best electronics primer ive ever come across admittedly, im the editorinchief of make and. Years trying to get into electronics but the tutorials online or other books just. Platt was a senior writer for wired magazine, and has written various computer books. Want to learn even more about electronics in a fun, handson way. Please visit the kit suppliers web sites and read the detailed specifications. Electronics, or if youre already familiar with the material in that book, youre ready for make. Want to learn the fundamentals of electronics in a fun, hands. The book was published in 2009 written by charles platt. All of the sources that exist including my own books just.
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