Basic Electronics

Designed for both the student andhobbyist, this updated revision is an introduction to the theory and practiceof electronics including advances in microcontrollers, sensors, and wirelesscommunication. Each chapter contains a brief lab to demonstrate the topic underdiscussion, then moves on to use all of the knowledge mastered to build aprogrammable robot (Arduino and Netduino). New material on using Raspberry Piand Python has been included. The companion files include short videos of thelabs, soldering skills, and code samples for programming of the robot. Coveringboth the theory and also its practical applications, this text leads the readerthrough the basic scientific concepts underlying electronics, building basiccircuits, learning the roles of the components, the application of digitaltheory, and the possibilities for innovation by combining sensors, motors, andmicrocontrollers. It includes appendices on mathematics for electronics, atimeline of electronics innovation, careers in electronics, and a glossary.FEATURES:Includes companion files with over twenty video tutorials on currents, soldering, power supply, resistors, decoder circuits, Raspberry Pi, animations of featured circuits and more (files also available from the publisher for downloading)Features a chapter on using Raspberry Pi and Python in electronic projects and a new chapter on Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things (IoT)Leads the reader through an introductory understanding of electronics with simple labs and then progressing to the construction of a microcontroller-driven robot using open source software and hardware (Netduino and Arduino versions)Presents theoretical concepts in a conversational tone, followed by hands-on labs to engage readers by presenting practical applications.