Table of contents
About the author (13)
Thanks from the author (15)
Introduction (17)
PART I: ELECTRONIC BASICS (21)
Chapter 1: Introduction to Electronics (23)
- What is electronics? (24)
- Where does the electricity come from? (24)
- Protons and electrons as carriers of charge (26)
- Conductors and isolators (27)
- Power generation by ordering the motion of electrons (27)
- Electrical voltage (28)
- May the power be with you (28)
- Why is the tension different? (29)
- How do you harness electricity to work? (30)
- Use of electricity (30)
- Working electrons provide power (31)
- Directing electrons to their destination via electronic circuits (31)
- Electricity supply (33)
- DC power consumption from batteries (33)
- Use of alternating current from power plants (35)
- Converting light into electricity (35)
- Symbols used for energy sources (36)
- What can electrons do (37)
- Producing good vibrations (37)
- Seeing is believing (37)
- Sensing and alarming (38)
- Traffic control (38)
- Computers (38)
- Sound, image and communication (38)
Chapter 2: Equipment for beginner electronics (39)
- Tools needed (40)
- Stockpiling of spare parts (42)
- Preparation for launch (46)
- Handling the prototype plate (46)
Chapter 3: What's squeaking in the circuits? (49)
- Open and closed circuits and short circuits (49)
- Contractual direction of current flow (52)
- Straight circuit analysis (52)
- Circuit design with LED (53)
- Voltage measurement (56)
- Current measurement (59)
- Power calculation (60)
Chapter 4: Establishing connections (63)
- Serial and parallel connections (64)
- Serial connections (64)
- Parallel connections (65)
- Power on/off (68)
- Switch operation control (69)
- Call origination (70)
- Mixed circuits (71)
- Turn on the power (74)
- What do electronic circuits look like? (75)
PART II: CURRENT CONTROL BY ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS (79)
Chapter 5: Resistance (81)
- Current flow limitation (82)
- Resistors - passive but powerful (83)
- What are resistors for? (83)
- Resistor types - fixed and variable (87)
- Rated resistor power (92)
- Resistor switching (94)
- Serial resistor switching (94)
- Parallel resistor connection (96)
- Combinations of serial and parallel resistor connections (98)
Chapter 6: Compliance with Ohm Law (101)
- Ohm Law (101)
- Current flow despite resistance (101)
- Everything is proportionate (102)
- One law, three equations (103)
- Application of Ohm's law to circuit analysis (104)
- Calculation of the current flowing through the element (104)
- Calculation of the current voltage value in the element (105)
- Calculation of resistance (107)
- See to believe, the Ohm law really works! (107)
- What do you really need Ohm's law for? (110)
- Analysis of complex circuits (110)
- Designing and modifying circuits (112)
- The power of Joule's law (113)
- Application of Joule's law in selecting electronic components (113)
- Joule and Ohm - an excellent duo (114)
Chapter 7: Capacitors as energy source (115)
- Capacitors - electricity tanks (116)
- Charging and discharging capacitors (117)
- Observation of capacitor charging (119)
- Contrary to voltage changes (122)
- Alternating current transmission (122)
- What are capacitors (123)
- Capacitor characteristics (124)
- Definition of electrical capacity (124)
- Watch the rated voltage (126)
- Choice of type (dielectric) capacitor (126)
- Capacitor sizes (126)
- Capacitor polarity (127)
- Reading capacitor values (127)
- Variable capacitors (129)
- Interpretation of capacitor symbols (130)
- Capacitor connection (130)
- Parallel capacitor connection (130)
- Serial capacitor switching (131)
- Cooperation with resistors (132)
- Time is of the essence (132)
- Determination of RC circuit time constant (134)
- Modification of RC circuit time constant (135)
Chapter 8: Induction coils (139)
- Close relatives - magnetism and electricity (140)
- Drawing lines with a magnet (140)
- Magnetic field generation by means of electricity (141)
- Current induction with a magnet (142)
- Induction coil - magnetic personality coil (143)
- Measurement of inductance (144)
- Opposite current changes (144)
- Calculation of the circuit time constant RL (145)
- Keeping up (or not!) with the alternating current (146)
- Behavioural change according to frequency (146)
- Induction coil applications (147)
- Use of induction coils in circuits (148)
- Inductance determinations (148)
- Combination of shielded inductors (149)
- Tuning to radio stations (149)
- Resonance in RLC circuits (149)
- Crystal clear resonance (151)
- Impact on adjacent elements - transformers (152)
- What connects unshielded inductors? (152)
- Insulating circuits from power supply (153)
- Voltage up and down (153)
Chapter 9: In the world of diodes (155)
- To lead or not to lead? (155)
- Semiconductor structure (156)
- N and p-type semiconductors (157)
- Creating components using combinations of n and p-type semiconductors (157)
- Connector diodes (158)
- Polarization of diodes (159)
- Current conduction by diode (160)
- Diode ratings (160)
- Identification of diodes (161)
- Which side to connect? (161)
- Use of diodes in circuits (162)
- Alternating current rectification (162)
- Voltage adjustment with Zener diodes (163)
- LED light (164)
- LED switching on (166)
- Other diode applications (169)
Chapter 10: Incredibly talented transistors (171)
- Transistors - masters of switching and signal amplification (172)
- Bipolar transistors (173)
- Field transistors (174)
- How to recognize a transistor? (175)
- Semiconductor revolution (176)
- How do transistors work? (176)
- Modelling of transistor operation (177)
- Transistor handling (178)
- Signal amplification with transistors (179)
- Polarization of the transistor to act as an amplifier (180)
- Controlling voltage gain (181)
- Configuration of amplification circuits with transistors (181)
- Signal switching with transistors (182)
- Transistor selection (182)
- Key parameters of transistors (183)
- Identification of transistors (183)
- Gaining experience with transistors (184)
- Current amplification (184)
- The switch is on! (186)
Chapter 11: Innovative integrated circuits (189)
- Why integrated circuits? (190)
- Analogue, digital and mixed circuits (191)
- Making logical decisions (191)
- In the beginning there was a bit (192)
- Gateway data processing (193)
- Simplifying goals using truth tables (195)
- Creating logical elements (197)
- How to use ICs? (198)
- Identification of integrated circuits by part number (198)
- The most important is the casing (198)
- Integrated circuit pins (200)
- Use of data sheets (202)
- Use of logic (203)
- Lamp at the end of the goal NAND (203)
- Gate construction OR of three gates NAND (205)
- Common types of integrated circuits (206)
- Operating amplifiers (206)
- Time Vehicle - System 555 (208)
- Decimal counter 4017 (214)
- Microcontrollers (215)
- Other common integrated circuits (216)
Chapter 12: Selection of additional parts (217)
- Joining elements (218)
- Power supply (220)
- Squeezing the seventh sweat out of a battery (221)
- Use of solar energy (224)
- Power supply from wall socket (not recommended) (224)
- Sensors (226)
- See the light (227)
- Microphone audio capture (227)
- Heat detection (228)
- Other types of input transducers (230)
- Effect of electronic devices (230)
- Speakers' voice (231)
- Buzzing of buzzers (232)
- DC motors (233)
PART III: THE JOKES ARE OVER (235)
Chapter 13: Workshop equipment and safety (237)
- Workshop space selection (238)
- Basic workshop equipment (238)
- Workbench (239)
- Collection of tools and materials (239)
- Hunt for a universal meter (240)
- Soldering equipment (241)
- Collection of hand tools (242)
- Cloths and cleaning products (243)
- Lubricants (244)
- Adhesives (245)
- Other tools and materials (246)
- Provision of spare parts (247)
- Contact plates (247)
- Initial set (248)
- Accessories (249)
- Storage of parts (250)
- Health protection and electronic components (250)
- Electricity can be really dangerous (251)
- Safe soldering (254)
- Avoiding electrostatic discharges like pests (255)
Chapter 14: Interpretation of diagrams (259)
- What is the scheme and what is it for? (259)
- A broad perspective (260)
- Connections are most important (261)
- Simple circuit with battery (262)
- Power consumption (262)
- Voltage source indication (263)
- Mass determination (264)
- Identification of electronic components (265)
- Analogue electronic components (267)
- Digital components and integrated circuits (268)
- Other elements (270)
- Measurement locations (271)
- Diagram analysis (272)
- Other standards for symbols of electronic components (273)
Chapter 15: Electronic circuit design (275)
- Contact plates (276)
- Contact plate construction details (277)
- Contact plate sizes (279)
- Electronic circuit design using contact plates (279)
- Preparation of parts and tools (279)
- Preparation of spare parts (280)
- System topography (281)
- Damage prevention (284)
- Soldering bases (284)
- Preparation for soldering (284)
- Soldering technique (285)
- Checking the quality of the connection (287)
- Soldering (287)
- Post-soldering procedure (288)
- Safety during soldering (288)
- Permanent joining of elements (289)
- PCB types (289)
- Layout building on a perforated board (289)
- Making your own printed circuit board (292)
Chapter 16: Taking measurements with a universal meter (293)
- The extraordinary capabilities of the small universal meter (294)
- But this is a voltmeter! (295)
- It's also an ammeter! (295)
- The ohmmeter too! (296)
- Types of universal meters (296)
- Analogue or digital? (297)
- Digital multimeter (298)
- Choice of measuring range (299)
- Calibration of the universal meter (301)
- Use of the universal meter (302)
- Current voltage measurement (303)
- Current measurement (304)
- Resistance measurement (305)
- Other types of trials (311)
- Checking the circuits with a universal meter (311)
Chapter 17: Entire submission of projects (313)
- Parts needed (314)
- LED blinker (314)
- Basic information about the circuit of the shutter (315)
- Design of the shutter system (316)
- Checking the finished circuit (318)
- Bicycle shutter design (319)
- Detection of intruders by means of a photosensitive alarm (320)
- List of parts for building a light alarm (322)
- Practical applications of the alarm (322)
- Music in C major (323)
- Siren deterring intruders (325)
- Parts needed (325)
- Alarm principle (326)
- Audio amplifier with volume control (327)
- Car blinker (328)
- System design 1. (330)
- Light control (330)
- System design 2. (331)
- Traffic lights (332)
PART IV: DECALOGUES (337)
Chapter 18: Ten ways to broaden horizons (339)
- Circuits from the Internet (339)
- Completed electronic projects (340)
- Simulation of electronic circuits (340)
- Testing of alternating signals (340)
- Megahertz counting (341)
- Generation of different types of signals (341)
- Computer architecture fundamentals (341)
- Microcontrollers (341)
- Raspberry Pi (342)
- Practice makes the master (342)
Chapter 19: The ten most popular electronic parts stores (343)
- Poland (343)
- Aprovi (343)
- AVT (344)
- Electronics Centre (344)
- Digital (344)
- Elfa Distrelec (344)
- Allegro (344)
- Outside Poland (344)
- RadioShack (344)
- All Electronics (345)
- Farnell (345)
- Parts Express (345)
- RoHS Directive (345)
- New, second-hand or from a sale? (345)
Glossary (347)
Scorch (357)
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