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5.0 out of 5 stars Great start for someone who knows nothing about electrical.
I learned a lot from this, things I never knew about resistance and wattage and how a circuit works. I really just wanted to learn a little about electricity so I’d be less afraid of working with it in my house. It even has little experiments you can do to show you how things work, you just have to buy some fairly inexpensive stuff. It’s a little older because it recommends looking at Radio Shack for some of the items, but you can get everything on Bolo now. If you’re a layman like me, this is a good place to start learning. Worth the money.
5.0 out of 5 stars Proves that We All Have the Potential to Understand Something Technical
Product: This is a standard "For Dummies" book. It is systematically organized and reader/user friendly.Content: I am one of those who was (barely) an engineering major in college for one year before realizing that my calling in life was to major in business administration. I am definitely not someone who is naturally inclined to study anything even remotely technical. One may even say that I have an aversion to such things. I was pleasantly surprised to find myself actually enjoying this book, and even easily grasping concepts that were quite foreign to me. I not only learned from this book, but now that I have an (albeit elementary) understanding of electricity and electronics, I have an active interest in electronics.
4.0 out of 5 stars Good intro to concepts with some fun projects
I've tried to get into other electronics primers, but this is the one that actually made sense to me. The explanations of the various components are pretty solid, and filled in a lot of gaps. I probably could use to re-read some of it for it to really sink in.My only complaint is that the theoretical stuff around Ohms law and calculating various circuit pieces could have been placed later in the book instead of the middle. I guess I like the hands on stuff before the theory. That said, the author does walk you through a good bit of the testing technique and theory together in some of the earlier chapters.The projects at the end seem fun and cover all of the major components and topics presented elsewhere in the book. I intend to get some more of the parts described and build a few for fun.At this point I feel comfortable delving into specific projects outside the book suited to my particular interested (analog audio signal manipulation for electric guitar).
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Format for Learning!
Finally a well-written book that starts from the beginning (atomic level), doesn't skip important areas or dots that need to be connected and is written in a format that is excellent for learning. Love the "Remember", "Tip", "Technical Stuff" and "Warning" labels next to paragraphs worth noting! -Dummy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for beginners.
This is an excellent book for beginners. It doesn't go too deep, but if you've never done anything in electronics before it's an excellent place to start. It explains the basic concepts of voltage, current, and power, Ohms law, and how and what the basic components of electronics do. There are also simple circuits you can build along the way. The author takes time to explain how to use a multi-meter, how to solder, and how to use a breadboard. Everything you really need to know to get started.
5.0 out of 5 stars So far so good. Have to spend a little to get items for projects, but provides online resources to shop from.
so far so good, i'm only about 1/3 through it and have learned a bit. I have some electronic knowledge, but I like the projects and testing voltage drop, mA, ohms law and that other stuff I thought I knew, but it's making it all come together. The online supply sources are great. I went to radio shack and they wanted $21.99 for a breadboard I found online for $4 in the online shopping resources found in this book. I still bought some stuff from radio shack, because...well, i don't want them to disappear. If i purchased everything listed in this book from Radio Shack it would cost at least $200+. I got $30 worth of stuff from RS to start with, and ordered 200+ items (LED's, resistors, capacitors, switches etc) online for another $30.
3.0 out of 5 stars Average
Working my way through the book. Figures are of poor quality and references for buying parts/supplies are dated (Radio Shack). Disappointing for the 3rd edition.
5.0 out of 5 stars Basic Electronics Fundamentals
As an MS CS student, this book is invaluable for teaching basic electronics fundamentals. I’ve tried other ‘beginners’ oriented texts and I think this is the best I’ve used so far. Just be aware that all the illustrations are in black and white.
Electronics
Lo consiglio a tutti coloro che vogliono iniziare con l'elettronica. Manca ovviamente la teoria ma questo è solo per iniziareConsegna all'hot spot come previsto
Just what I was looking for. Clear, concise and easy to follow.
As others have noted, some of the pictures aren’t very clear, but they are good enough to complete the circuits. I’m only about 1/3 thru the book but find it very helpful with explaining the concepts.
Great!
Great book. Goes from basic to advanced. Just as the book says, like learning ABC 😄 awesome book indeed
A really good read and well structured but...
This book is very good, honestly. It starts off with the basics and slowly gets more complicated throughout. I also like that they talk about all the different mathematical equations you can use within your circuits, as you really feel like you're learning a breadth of knowledge with minimal knowledge gaps that aren't mentioned.My only gripe with the book is that all of the photos are really dark/underexposed and it makes it really hard to see what's going on with the circuits sometimes. I understand that they may have done that in order to better illustrate the LED lights and that they are shining but making the photos as dark as they were felt really unnecessary.I didn't want to dock the book down a star for that but if I had the option, I would have probably docked half a star.Definitely worth buying, though.
Mastering Electronics Made Easy
I've been really enjoying this book. "Electronics for Dummies" by Cathleen Shamieh has been incredibly useful. It breaks down complex topics into easy-to-understand terms, making it accessible for beginners. The clear explanations and step-by-step instructions have really helped me grasp the fundamentals of electronics. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to get a solid understanding of electronics without feeling overwhelmed.
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great start for someone who knows nothing about electrical.
I learned a lot from this, things I never knew about resistance and wattage and how a circuit works. I really just wanted to learn a little about electricity so I’d be less afraid of working with it in my house. It even has little experiments you can do to show you how things work, you just have to buy some fairly inexpensive stuff. It’s a little older because it recommends looking at Radio Shack for some of the items, but you can get everything on Bolo now. If you’re a layman like me, this is a good place to start learning. Worth the money.
5.0 out of 5 stars Proves that We All Have the Potential to Understand Something Technical
Product: This is a standard "For Dummies" book. It is systematically organized and reader/user friendly.Content: I am one of those who was (barely) an engineering major in college for one year before realizing that my calling in life was to major in business administration. I am definitely not someone who is naturally inclined to study anything even remotely technical. One may even say that I have an aversion to such things. I was pleasantly surprised to find myself actually enjoying this book, and even easily grasping concepts that were quite foreign to me. I not only learned from this book, but now that I have an (albeit elementary) understanding of electricity and electronics, I have an active interest in electronics.
4.0 out of 5 stars Good intro to concepts with some fun projects
I've tried to get into other electronics primers, but this is the one that actually made sense to me. The explanations of the various components are pretty solid, and filled in a lot of gaps. I probably could use to re-read some of it for it to really sink in.My only complaint is that the theoretical stuff around Ohms law and calculating various circuit pieces could have been placed later in the book instead of the middle. I guess I like the hands on stuff before the theory. That said, the author does walk you through a good bit of the testing technique and theory together in some of the earlier chapters.The projects at the end seem fun and cover all of the major components and topics presented elsewhere in the book. I intend to get some more of the parts described and build a few for fun.At this point I feel comfortable delving into specific projects outside the book suited to my particular interested (analog audio signal manipulation for electric guitar).
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Format for Learning!
Finally a well-written book that starts from the beginning (atomic level), doesn't skip important areas or dots that need to be connected and is written in a format that is excellent for learning. Love the "Remember", "Tip", "Technical Stuff" and "Warning" labels next to paragraphs worth noting! -Dummy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for beginners.
This is an excellent book for beginners. It doesn't go too deep, but if you've never done anything in electronics before it's an excellent place to start. It explains the basic concepts of voltage, current, and power, Ohms law, and how and what the basic components of electronics do. There are also simple circuits you can build along the way. The author takes time to explain how to use a multi-meter, how to solder, and how to use a breadboard. Everything you really need to know to get started.
5.0 out of 5 stars So far so good. Have to spend a little to get items for projects, but provides online resources to shop from.
so far so good, i'm only about 1/3 through it and have learned a bit. I have some electronic knowledge, but I like the projects and testing voltage drop, mA, ohms law and that other stuff I thought I knew, but it's making it all come together. The online supply sources are great. I went to radio shack and they wanted $21.99 for a breadboard I found online for $4 in the online shopping resources found in this book. I still bought some stuff from radio shack, because...well, i don't want them to disappear. If i purchased everything listed in this book from Radio Shack it would cost at least $200+. I got $30 worth of stuff from RS to start with, and ordered 200+ items (LED's, resistors, capacitors, switches etc) online for another $30.
3.0 out of 5 stars Average
Working my way through the book. Figures are of poor quality and references for buying parts/supplies are dated (Radio Shack). Disappointing for the 3rd edition.
5.0 out of 5 stars Basic Electronics Fundamentals
As an MS CS student, this book is invaluable for teaching basic electronics fundamentals. I’ve tried other ‘beginners’ oriented texts and I think this is the best I’ve used so far. Just be aware that all the illustrations are in black and white.
Electronics
Lo consiglio a tutti coloro che vogliono iniziare con l'elettronica. Manca ovviamente la teoria ma questo è solo per iniziareConsegna all'hot spot come previsto
Just what I was looking for. Clear, concise and easy to follow.
As others have noted, some of the pictures aren’t very clear, but they are good enough to complete the circuits. I’m only about 1/3 thru the book but find it very helpful with explaining the concepts.
Great!
Great book. Goes from basic to advanced. Just as the book says, like learning ABC 😄 awesome book indeed
A really good read and well structured but...
This book is very good, honestly. It starts off with the basics and slowly gets more complicated throughout. I also like that they talk about all the different mathematical equations you can use within your circuits, as you really feel like you're learning a breadth of knowledge with minimal knowledge gaps that aren't mentioned.My only gripe with the book is that all of the photos are really dark/underexposed and it makes it really hard to see what's going on with the circuits sometimes. I understand that they may have done that in order to better illustrate the LED lights and that they are shining but making the photos as dark as they were felt really unnecessary.I didn't want to dock the book down a star for that but if I had the option, I would have probably docked half a star.Definitely worth buying, though.
Mastering Electronics Made Easy
I've been really enjoying this book. "Electronics for Dummies" by Cathleen Shamieh has been incredibly useful. It breaks down complex topics into easy-to-understand terms, making it accessible for beginners. The clear explanations and step-by-step instructions have really helped me grasp the fundamentals of electronics. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to get a solid understanding of electronics without feeling overwhelmed.
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