household electronics

Provides instructions for sixty-two projects made with broken computers and other discarded electronic devices, including a gear clock, keyboard lamp, capacitor earrings, RAM money clip, a laser gag zapper, floppy disk wall frame, earbud speakers, cell phone flashlight, and flat-screen ant farm, and includes information on tools, techniques, and safety.

Examines the science and technology involved in handheld gadgets, looking at the evolution in what these devices are capable of accomplishing, exploring how touchscreens work, examining the issue of e-waste, and more.

Describes more than 180 household devices, explaining what they are used for, how they work, and where they can be found in the home; and includes interesting facts.

Explains the importance of microchips and computers, describes the inner workings of fifteen gadgets, including a calculator, scanner, video game console, and cell phone, and features cutaway illustrations and a glossary.