Learn to (safely) control electricity with the click of a button, the tip of a finger, and even the light from the sun!Why do lights blink? How does a speaker make noise? In
Electronics for Kids, you’ll discover the magic of electricity through hands-on projects designed to safely teach the basics while having fun and building cool gadgets.
Ward off intruders with an alarm that buzzes when someone opens your bedroom door, create a secret message machine to communicate with friends, and build your own playable musical instrument with funky digital sounds — all while learning the ins and outs of batteries, breadboards, and more!
Throughout your electronics journey, you’ll:
- Explore how resistance, voltage, and current work
- Solder components to a circuit board to create permanent projects
- Use transistors to create “smart” devices that react to touch
- Turn 1s and 0s into words and images
- Build circuits that help you decide things, like a coin flipper that randomly picks heads or tails
This second edition is revised and updated to focus on building a strong foundation of electronics, with more accessible language, less convoluted theory, and a focus on inexpensive, readily available components and tools. Full-color illustrations and diagrams provide helpful context and keep readers engaged.
Ready to have the incredible world of electronics at your fingertips? After reading
Electronics for Kids, you will be!