Electronics Projects For Dummies

These projects are fun to build and fun to use Make lights dance to music, play with radio remote control, or build your own metal detector Who says the Science Fair has to end? If you love building gadgets, this book belongs on your radar. Here are complete directions for building ten cool creations that involve light, sound, or vibrations - a weird microphone, remote control gizmos, talking toys, and more, with full parts and tools lists, safety guidelines, and wiring schematics. Check out ten cool electronics projects, including  Chapter 8 - Surfing the Radio Waves (how to make your own radio)  Chapter 9 - Scary Pumpkins (crazy Halloween decorations that have sound, light, and movement)  Chapter 12 - Hitting Paydirt with an Electronic Metal Detector (a project that can pay for itself) Discover how to  Handle electronic components safely  Read a circuit diagram  Troubleshoot circuits with a multimeter  Build light-activated gadgets  Set up a motion detector  Transform electromagnetic waves into sound Companion Web site  Go to www.dummies.com/go/electronicsprojectsfd  Explore new projects with other electronics hobbyists  Find additional information and project opportunities links  http://link5s.com/TO0