electronics

Provides information about makerspaces and how they can be used to build a variety of robots and introduces robot concepts and robotics competitions.

"Students will unlock the mysteries of electronics, sensors, and LEDs with this book as it provides both technical information and step-by-step projects."--Publisher.

Describes how 3D printing works and how to get started with do-it-yourself 3D printing. Includes projects and further information on 3D printing suitable for young people.

Examines machines, from those found in the household like refrigerators, microwaves, and computers, to machines found in industry including engines, generators, and more. Provides information on the health, safety, convenience, consumer, and industrial applications of these machines.

"Modern life makes extensive use of electronics. On a daily basis, we use smartphones, computers, and TVs in the home and robots in industry and commerce. This title outlines the development of electronics, from early vacuum tubes to today’s microchips. It explains how semiconductors work at the atomic level and how they are made into solid-state devices essential for the Internet and other applications. A biographical chapter on J. J. Thomson, who discovered the electron (the key to electronics), rounds out the text. Science projects readers can try at home illustrate principles of physics" -- Provided by publisher.

Contains illustrated instructions and schematics for more than twenty easy-to-construct electronic gadgets; describes the science and math behind each one; and lists of materials and parts.

Provides an introduction to the fundamentals of electricity and basic electronics, covering safety, sources, conductors and insulators, Ohm's law, parallel circuits, motors, filters, and other topics, and including suggested activities.

Provides an overview of the field, employment outlook, educational requirements, and salary opportunities.